Saturday, May 7, 2022

On the Edge

 Designing  edge finishes for shaped knitting (a rough draft).

Intro: Knitting is a counted thread/stitch discipline that results in geometric shapes.

early 20th century, shapes were predominantly round, as in doilies and table cloths. 

Some edgings were knit separately as a long, narrow piece and applied. The nature of the stitch pattern allowed the outer edge to expand while the inner edge could contract, without noticeable bunching or ruffling. In some cases, a pronounced ruffle was achieved. 

Don't be afraid of a pattern that has different knitting directions: attached as being knit, grafted, or sewn together.



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