Suzanne, you are a lifesaver! I'm new to lace knitting, and have a project that is confusing me - It's a bolero (short shrug) in a lace pattern. I've had to adjust it a bit as the recipient wants longer sleeves, and she's a bit broader in the back. The pattern is a leaf pattern. (5 rows) and when repeated, they are offset from the prior 5 rows. Sooo, the pattern not only has yarn overs (increase) but it also has k3tog... plus ssk and k2tog... how the devil do you count that so the fabric stays balanced? Here's my assumption; there are 10 YO in a row, and 5 k3tog. Each k3tog counts as 2 stitches, so the row is balanced. But then I need to increase (knitting from the wrist up to shoulder, across the back, and then back down the other arm) -- I get all messed up with to big of an increase and jagged/uneven edges... Do you have any chart tutorials with examples of using the k3tog? I'll persevere, but I sure would like to do it right!
Penny, I do have a video regarding K3tog's, here's the link, th-cam.com/video/EbYYb_HPo6k/w-d-xo.html Way to persevere and thanks so much for watching!! ❤️
Excellent video tutorial on this subject. Thank you so much. If you have a book or books on knitting I would certainly be happy to purchase one or more?!
Your explanations are so clear and easy to understand. What if you're working with a pattern with a chart (that has repeats), but the pattern doesn't say how many repeats to do? I've been knitting for 1 year, but haven't worked with a lot of patterns. Thanks
Excellent question. As an example in this pattern, on the chart, you would work the repeat until you get to the center marker, then make a M1R, slm, sl1, M1L, then work the repeat until the designated number of stitches are remaining to work the left edge. Hope that helps. It is usually fairly easy to see if you compare the chart to the stitches on your needle. Look to see how many stitches are before the beginning of the designated repeat, and how many stitches are left on the chart after the repeat is finished. Let me know if this makes sense for you. Good video idea.
I so appreciate your videos. Thank you so much. I have a question. When working a mosaic chart, on a flat piece, that has 2 colors within the same row, does it require two passes to work one row; i.e. one pass for each color?
Mosaic only has one color per row. The chart will have two colors. The color in the right most square is the color to use for that row. The other color boxes are to be slipped. Hope this helps you. I have several videos on Mosaic knitting if you would like more help - Here is the playlist - th-cam.com/play/PLLKJ9GuhEEwnMW8QMgjhWGOs_OaAVqiji.html
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You’re really the best ! Thanks again, have a bless day and Happy New Year🍇🎉🪅
Thank you so much, RRW! I think you're the best too! Have a wonderful New Year. ❤️
Suzanne, you are a lifesaver! I'm new to lace knitting, and have a project that is confusing me - It's a bolero (short shrug) in a lace pattern. I've had to adjust it a bit as the recipient wants longer sleeves, and she's a bit broader in the back. The pattern is a leaf pattern. (5 rows) and when repeated, they are offset from the prior 5 rows. Sooo, the pattern not only has yarn overs (increase) but it also has k3tog... plus ssk and k2tog... how the devil do you count that so the fabric stays balanced? Here's my assumption; there are 10 YO in a row, and 5 k3tog. Each k3tog counts as 2 stitches, so the row is balanced. But then I need to increase (knitting from the wrist up to shoulder, across the back, and then back down the other arm) -- I get all messed up with to big of an increase and jagged/uneven edges... Do you have any chart tutorials with examples of using the k3tog? I'll persevere, but I sure would like to do it right!
Penny, I do have a video regarding K3tog's, here's the link, th-cam.com/video/EbYYb_HPo6k/w-d-xo.html
Way to persevere and thanks so much for watching!! ❤️
Excellent video tutorial on this subject. Thank you so much. If you have a book or books on knitting I would certainly be happy to purchase one or more?!
Maybe one day!
Thanks again, Suzanne🎀 I'm becoming matured knitter because of your excellent video🌹
Thank you! Happy knitting.
Your explanations are so clear and easy to understand. What if you're working with a pattern with a chart (that has repeats), but the pattern doesn't say how many repeats to do? I've been knitting for 1 year, but haven't worked with a lot of patterns. Thanks
Excellent question. As an example in this pattern, on the chart, you would work the repeat until you get to the center marker, then make a M1R, slm, sl1, M1L, then work the repeat until the designated number of stitches are remaining to work the left edge. Hope that helps. It is usually fairly easy to see if you compare the chart to the stitches on your needle. Look to see how many stitches are before the beginning of the designated repeat, and how many stitches are left on the chart after the repeat is finished. Let me know if this makes sense for you. Good video idea.
Thanks Suzanne. Yes, your explanation makes a lot of sense. Will try that in the near future. Thanks again!!
I so appreciate your videos. Thank you so much.
I have a question. When working a mosaic chart, on a flat piece, that has 2 colors within the same row, does it require two passes to work one row; i.e. one pass for each color?
Mosaic only has one color per row. The chart will have two colors. The color in the right most square is the color to use for that row. The other color boxes are to be slipped. Hope this helps you. I have several videos on Mosaic knitting if you would like more help - Here is the playlist - th-cam.com/play/PLLKJ9GuhEEwnMW8QMgjhWGOs_OaAVqiji.html
Haven't done much with the slip stitch
it is fun, happy knitting.