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Posted by Madelaine on December 13, 2006, 11:17 am
Katherine wrote:
> 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
>
I hadn't thought of doing that, but that makes a lot of sense. I think
I will, I just have to finish them!
Madelaine
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