Insert the right-hand needle into the edge stitch or gap where you want to pick up a stitch
Wrap the working yarn around the right-hand needle
Pull the loop through to the front
Transfer the new loop onto the right-hand needle
Repeat along the edge at even intervals
Use the pattern’s recommended pickup ratio if provided
Pick up through both legs of edge stitches for a neater finish
Pick up from the right side when possible
Keep tension even as you work
Count the picked-up stitches to match the pattern requirement
Knit or purl the picked-up stitches on the next row if instructed
Use a smaller needle if the edge looks loose
Use a larger needle if the edge looks tight