A lovely neighbor, Lily Lande, taught me to knit 47 years ago, when I was 10 years old. My mom actually kept the first first sweater I ever made (on number 13 needles!) and returned it to me when I had my own daughter, who is now 27. I still have the sweater--it is a treasured family heirloom. Mrs. Lande is 100 years old, living in CA, but unfortunately she is now legally blind, but amazing woman that she has always been, still continues to knit a bit! I have just returned to knitting in the past year, and my skills are a bit rusty. I have made several Ann Norling fruit/vegetable baby hats with little green stems (an eggplant, strawberry, and blueberry) using circular and double point needles. I am now moving on to a cardigan baby sweater using a longer circular needle. Unfortunately, my local knitting store is a bit snobby, and I felt a little intimidated asking questions. I hope you guys will be able to help me.
To make a seed stitch border using a circular needle, is it K1P1 for first row, and then P1K1 for the next? I am starting with the back piece. I need to do the border in one color, and then switch over to stockinette in the main color, which I assume is just knitting all rows, like with the hats. When I do the front pieces, does the button band get added later? I am so bummed with myself, that I allowed myself to be intimidated and not ask this, even though I bought the yarn from them. They were not at all helpful. I am very disappointed with their attitude.
Many thanks for answering back, Fran.
To make a seed stitch border using a circular needle, is it K1P1 for first row, and then P1K1 for the next? I am starting with the back piece. I need to do the border in one color, and then switch over to stockinette in the main color, which I assume is just knitting all rows, like with the hats. When I do the front pieces, does the button band get added later? I am so bummed with myself, that I allowed myself to be intimidated and not ask this, even though I bought the yarn from them. They were not at all helpful. I am very disappointed with their attitude.
Many thanks for answering back, Fran.