Automatic I-Cord Edging

If you want to have a finished edge on scarves, shawls, or baby blankets, cast on an extra three stitches at each edge of your knitting. Then, before starting the "real" pattern, knit the first three stitches. Then follow your pattern until you get to the last three stitches. Stop, bring your yarn to the front of your knitting, and slip the last three stitches as if to purl. When you turn your work, always knit the first three stitches, then follow your pattern until the last three stitches. Bring your yarn to the front of your knitting, and slip the last three stitches as if to purl. You will automatically have an i-cord edge!