Hi, I'm new to this and in need of some info
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Sorry I don't know about that, but from my short time on this site, I would bet you that somebody will respond who knows! So check back or hang out and check the site out. Glad you found us. :-D
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Could these be "mock" cables? It's a popular stitch for socks and trim and might be what you are seeking.
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Hey from Texas,ecando said:
I just finish what I called a baby cocoon and it used that stitch. K2 tog, but do not remove this st from left hand needle, insert needle between these 2 sts just knitted and knit first st again, then remove from left needle to right needle. It sounds harder than what it is. Oh, its called Mock Cable.
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I recently made a jersey for my daughter and they used something in the rib pattern that I think may be what you are looking for. I will find the pattern and send it on to you, very simple and you use a k2 p2 and the end result looks like small cables. At work right now but will send it later today.
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I think she was probably doing what I've always known as 'Twist Rib', it's firm, very stretchy and it looks great on cricket sweaters in particular.ecando said:
It is indeed based on a K2, P2 rib but the K2 is a mock cable: insert the right-hand needle into the front of the second stitch on the left-hand needle and knit it, then insert the needle into the first stich, knit that and slide both stitches off the left-hand needle together thus creating a single cable.
It can be done on every row, which creates a very tight rib band; only on one side, the right side RS (odd numbered) rows; or over four rows with the twists on rows three and four, rows one and two being a simple K2, P2.
The last is my personal favourite, but knit up a test swatch and see which you like best. If you don't get on with knitting shirring elastic in with cotton yarn, this will retain its shape better than a standard rib.
Hope that helps.
Dave
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I did wonder if it might be, given our shared heritage.milomom said:
How often one makes the repeat depends on how tight you want the piece and whether it needs to be reversible.
I'm sure you'll agree, it's a good idea for anyone new to the stitch to try it on a test swatch with the twists on different rows and compare the effect. It does tighten the ribbing quite a bit, I sometimes have to add a few extra stitches, particularly at the cuffs.
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When knitting the knit stitches, just knit into the back of the stitch instead of the front. I often use this on sweater and toque ribs. It gives a little variation to the old k1,p1 ribbing. Hope this helps. :thumbup:
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