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Ta hks again
Sallyann
Ta hks again
Sallyann
New idea for KFB
Just in case you missed this in your email today...
Here is today's blog from Knitting Nuances. She is suggesting a better way to knit the KFB increase that will eliminate that little purl bump. This looks like a great idea!
http://blog.knittingnuances.com/2015/10/06/wait-dont-knit-1-fb-look-what-happens-when-you-reverse-it/
Here is today's blog from Knitting Nuances. She is suggesting a better way to knit the KFB increase that will eliminate that little purl bump. This looks like a great idea!
http://blog.knittingnuances.com/2015/10/06/wait-dont-knit-1-fb-look-what-happens-when-you-reverse-it/
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Just finished a swatch with the 3 methods: slip instead of k into back loop; standard kf&b, and twist kb&f (Knitting Nuances new take). I will post photo when it is dried - currently on blocking board.
Initial observations: slipping back loop leaves a hole, which can be used for decorative effect. However, if the knitted fabric is not going to be under any tension at all, the hole wouldn't be visible as the previous stitch and the k into front loop snug up together. Just a little sideways tension on fabric reveals the hole.
Comparing the other 2, the kb&f definitely has a smaller visible bar then standard kf&b. Without doubt results would be different with different yarns. I used an 8 ply crepe. With a less defined yarn I think the kb&f bar would be even less visible and disappear more into the fabric.
Initial observations: slipping back loop leaves a hole, which can be used for decorative effect. However, if the knitted fabric is not going to be under any tension at all, the hole wouldn't be visible as the previous stitch and the k into front loop snug up together. Just a little sideways tension on fabric reveals the hole.
Comparing the other 2, the kb&f definitely has a smaller visible bar then standard kf&b. Without doubt results would be different with different yarns. I used an 8 ply crepe. With a less defined yarn I think the kb&f bar would be even less visible and disappear more into the fabric.
I, too, use the "bump" to count as I read my stitch pattern, most recently in knitting a top down pullover with the raglan increases every other round. Using the kbf version, I don't know, short of pencil and paper, how to do that. I'll have to try the kbf on a swatch and see if I can read it. Aloha... Bevcrispie said:Thanks; I am going to try that also. Although, I must confess, I often use that "bump" to count as I "read" my st patterns.
I'm one of the over 200 who signed up for the blog today. The kb&f is ingenious! I had to do a swatch to try it out.
At first read through I missed the part about reorienting the stitch and there was still a bump, although less pronounced. Then I went back re-read and there was that magic step...reorienting the stitch.
Can't wait to try it out!
Thank you, thank you!
At first read through I missed the part about reorienting the stitch and there was still a bump, although less pronounced. Then I went back re-read and there was that magic step...reorienting the stitch.
Can't wait to try it out!
Thank you, thank you!
It means knit into the front of your stitch, as usual, then before dropping the stitch off the needle, knit into the back of the same stitch. It's a method of increasing.
Thank you for the link....hope I can remember to that next time LOL
This is my sample. See comments above. From the bottom: knit front, slip backLillyhooch said:Just finished a swatch with the 3 methods: slip instead of k into back loop; standard kf&b, and twist kb&f (Knitting Nuances new take). I will post photo when it is dried - currently on blocking board.
Initial observations: slipping back loop leaves a hole, which can be used for decorative effect. However, if the knitted fabric is not going to be under any tension at all, the hole wouldn't be visible as the previous stitch and the k into front loop snug up together. Just a little sideways tension on fabric reveals the hole.
Comparing the other 2, the kb&f definitely has a smaller visible bar then standard kf&b. Without doubt results would be different with different yarns. I used an 8 ply crepe. With a less defined yarn I think the kb&f bar would be even less visible and disappear more into the fabric.
knit front and back
twist stitch, knit back and front
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Nice! I love that you knit this comparison. I have not tried the slip version, so I will try that one too.
Thanks!Lillyhooch said:This is my sample. See comments above. From the bottom: knit front, slip back
knit front and back
twist stitch, knit back and front
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