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Posted by Katherine on December 12, 2006, 5:10 pm
Madelaine wrote:
> hesira wrote:
> > Basically, you're doing intarsia? If you want to carry unused yarn to
> > be used further down the row, and you have a span of more than 3
> > stitches, you wrap the unused yarn around the yarn you are using, every
> > 3 stitches or so, to avoid a hanging loop. It's kind of like a yarn
> > over, only you wrap the unused thread over the yarn you're working with
> > instead of the needle.
> >
> > Hesirsa
> >
> > Madelaine wrote:
> >> In two-color work, when you span more than 3 stiches, the pattern
> >> recommends "weaving the yarn in" so there aren't big loops on the back.
> >> How does one do this? The final product is to be felted (the coasters
> >> I posted before). I am enjoying the two color work.
> >> Madelaine
> >
>
> yes, this is what I'm doing:
> http://www.knitpicks.com/Projects/itemid_50517221/projects_display
> Since you knit more than one coaster at a time, it does seem wise to do
> the wrapping thing. You cut them apart after you felt them, so the
> longest areas of carryover would be cut through, so it depends on how
> well they felt whether that would show. I'm thinking of making the
> coaster 2 thick, sewing them back to back, so the carried over yarn
> doesn't show. I used the yarn they recommended, and it will be a very
> cheap project.
Very nice coasters! I agree with your idea of making them double. Will
you sew the sides together before felting? I'd like to see your
finished result.
Higs,
Katherine
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