Stacy

by Stacy Reeves
(Floydada, Texas USA)

The bottom and side edges of the wrap I'm knitting are rolling. Can it be fixed or do I need to rip it all out and start over?

YOUR ANSWER

I am assuming that the wrap is knitted in stocking stitch?

Stocking stitch does tend to roll or curl. There are a couple of things you can do to fix it.

When the wrap is finished you can wash it and block it out to dry. You lay it flat and pin out the edges while it is drying. Your edges of your wrap will stay flat until you get it wet again.

Or you can add a decorative edging to the wrap by knitting or crocheting a thin strip of fabric all the way around the edges.

If you prefer a 'knitting solution' you could try knitting the first and last stitch on every row. This creates a one stitch 'garter stitch' border on the edges and will help to prevent the rolling - but this is probably only an option if you want to start over.