How to Fix a Dropped Edge Stitch in Both Types of Garter Stitch

Dropped edge stitches are scary. They make the edge of the fabric look so messy that it seems that the only way to fix it is to undo everything and start from scratch.

Fortunately, the hopelessness of this situation is just an illusion. Dropped edge stitches are fairly easy to fix when we understand what’s going on at that scary messy part of our project.

We’ve already discussed a simple way to fix a dropped edge stitch in a project worked in stockinette stitch or the one that has slip-stitch selvedges (you’ll find that tutorial right here).

Now, let’s see how we can fix the edge of a project worked in garter stitch, or the one decorated with garter stitch selvedges.

When all yarn loops at the edge of the fabric are fixed, resume working on your project as if nothing has ever happened. The section of the edge that we’ve just repaired might be a bit loose, but you will easily fix this imperfection when you block your project. Or, use the dry blocking technique to neaten the edge right away.

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