Slipped stitches at the end AND the beginning of the row

Hello.
I could use some help.

I’m knitting something in mosaic. And the rows are the repetition of

  1. K…
  2. K…
  3. (Sl1 pw wyib, K1)… Sl1 pw wyib
  4. (Sl1 pw wyif, K1)… Sl1 pw wyif

When I finish row 3 and turn my work I have in my left needle, from right to left, a st (not worked in row 3) and the thread it’s on the left of that st., “coming” from a purl st.

How do I sl the first st of row 4? Do I “ignore” the first stitch? If I do that then that st won’t be worked twice, leaving a small gap.

I’m sorry if this is a rookie question, but I can not find a solution. What I am doing leaves the thread around the edge (everything else looks fine).
Thank you so much.

Welcome to KnittingHelp!
What is the name and designer of your pattern?
It’s unusual for a pattern to call for slip stitch at both ends of a row. It stretches the end sts. It happens in this sequence for two rows and then the sts are knit for two rows.
According to these rows, you would slip the end stitch again at the beginning of row 4 then move the yarn to the back to knit the next stitch. This is going to drag that slip stitch up another row at each end.
It’ll be interesting to know the pattern and designer.

Thankx for the welcome :smile:

Well… Maybe I’m reading it wrong.

Actually the pattern reads:

MC 1. K…
MC 2. K…
CC 3. (Sl1, K1)… Sl1
CC 4. (Sl1 wyif, K1)… Sl1 wyif

Abb
Sl1 - slip 1 stitch purl wise
Wyif - wyth yarn in front

I just assumed that in row 3 it was wyiB, otherwise there wound’t be the distinction, right? Maybe I created a problem that didn’t exist to begin with…

A lot of people, in Ravelry, did it in a way that there’s like a frame of main colour around. At least one did it the way I’m doing.

Isn’t it somewhat desagreable to name the designer? I’m knew in the forum, the last thing I want is to commit a faux pas, to hurt someone’s sensibilities.

Knowing the pattern and designer helps us help you.

There’s nothing wrong with naming the pattern and designer. Asking a question about a pattern is fine and often asking the designer is the best way to get an answer. We’re here to help since there is often a delay in response from designers.
It also gives all of us a chance to see and enjoy a new pattern, and perhaps buy or download it. In a sense it’s free advertising for the designer or yarn company.
We can’t publish large portions of patterns however due to designer copyright.

I’m also interested to know what pattern it is. I knit a lot of mosaic.

I actually like an i-cord edge and do it on most things. If you wanted to try it then co an extra 3 stitches each end. It looks really nice

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It’s a free pattern on Ravelry by Emily Bolduan, “wash cloths”. The name of her store is Maker Maker.

Oh they are cute. Please post pictures of your finished cloths.

Have you done much mosaic before?

If not and you like it then a great starter pattern is https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/always-be-brave

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I have done some mosaic (mittens, cowl, jumper) and it all when good. It’s the first time I encountered a problem.
That shawl is beautiful, thank you.

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Very nice. This is a good project for experimenting with the slip stitch edges. You can try different ways and see which you prefer.

By George i think i got it. It’s true, I created a problem unnecessarily.

The left side, how I was doing, how I’m doing.

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It’s lovely knitting. I like the recent row ends but it is a matter of preference. Thanks for posting the photo!

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The best thing about washcloths is, it really doesn’t matter whether or not it’s perfect. They still work! It’s an attractive texture. I need some new coasters, and this looks like it would be great for that.

You’re right, it would be great for coasters.

I’m slightly OCD, this difference bothers me… a lot lol I’m going to frog it and start again.

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Thank you so much everybody.

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I would probably frog it as well! But that’s a personal decision. Some people would be just fine with it.