[Knitting Paradise Newsl]

How can I knit in a pattern when I knit top down in the round? I don't like duplicate stitching. It makes the clothes too bulky.

Jo

 

[KnitLogical]

Hi

Have you tried making for instance pattern columns so that you can deal with the inceases as they happen .

i.e. knit 6 sts panel of lace for 10sts, knit 6 sts, etc etc

you would have to work it out on paper first

Gracie

 

[Carol J.]

If you are considering Fair Isle or Norwegian knitting, you have several colors going at the same time. Symbols match the colors you are using and the pattern is read similar to a counted cross stitch chart. Increases seem to be done on rows of plain knitting between rows of designs. Using a circular needle means you only knit and don't have to purl so reading the chart is much easier and putting in markers between each repeat of the pattern helps alot. You may have to start with double pointed needles or a 16 inch circular.
I agree with you, duplicate stitches sewn over the knit stitches never looks as nice as knit-in ones. Read up on Fair Isle and Scandinavian knitting techniques and try them.

Carol J.

 

[KnitLogical]

When working a cardigan you have to purl as it isn't in the round it's back and forth.

Gracie

 

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