Saturday Stitch: Narrow Vandyke Edging

Every Saturday I will share with you a new stitch.
Today's stitch is: Narrow Vandyke Edging.

 Add a little flair or a decorative element to your knitting, maybe to stabilize the edge to prevent rolling or simply make your work look more finished.  Great to use on a scarf, sweater instead of a rib, blankets and throws.

Instructions

Cast on 8 stitches.

Row 1: K4, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog.

Row 2: S1, k3, yo, k2tog, w2, k2tog.

Row 3: Yo, k1, kpws, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog.

Row 4: S1, k3, yo, k2tog, k4.

Row 5: Yo, k6, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog.

Row 6: S1, k3, yo, k2tog, w2, k2tog, w2, s1, k1, psso, k1.

Row 7: K2, kpws, k1, kpws, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog.

Row 8: S1, k3, yo, k2tog, k7. Turn, bind off 5.

Repeat rows 1-8 for desired length

Abbreviations

w2 = wrap yarn twice around right needle

kpws = knit and purl the wrapped stitches

Difficulty level: Easy