How to Fix Loose Edge Stitches in Knitting for Cleaner, Tighter Edges

If you’ve ever finished a row, turned your work, and noticed that weird long, floppy stitch hanging off the edge… you’re not alone.

That loose first stitch is one of the most common knitting frustrations, especially on scarves, blankets, and any flat project where the edges really show. It happens because every stitch normally gets tightened by the next one you knit… but at the end of the row, there is no “next stitch,” so it stretches out.

The good news? You don’t need special techniques or complicated stitches to fix it.

There’s a super quick tension trick you can do right after knitting your first stitch that instantly tightens your edges and makes your work look cleaner, neater, and more professional. It only takes a second, but it makes a huge difference in the finished look of your projects.

Once you start doing it, you’ll never go back.

Click the link below to be taken to the video and photo tutorial so you can follow along step by step and see exactly how it works.

Happy knitting!