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October 24, 2004
Ribbons again
A couple people have asked me for the method I used to make the pink ribbons so here are patterns. I just kind of made them up as I went along so maybe the instructions aren't too specific. I have no idea of the number I cast on, plus it depends on the yarn you are using. I hate turning so I decided to make the ribbons side to side rather than end to end.
Ribbon #1: Stockinette Stitch Ribbon
Using appropriately sized needles for the yarn have chosen start casting on with the long tail method. Cast on until it looks like it will be about 7 inches wide.
Row 1: Purl
Row 2: Knit
Repeat these rows until the ribbon measures about .75 inch then bind off your next row in pattern.
Ribbon #2: Seed Stitch Ribbon
Using appropriately sized needles for the yarn have chosen start casting on with the long tail method. Cast on until it looks like it will be about 7 inches wide. Have an odd number of sts on your needles
All rows: K1, *p1, k1, repeat from * until end.
Repeat these rows until the ribbon measures about .75 inch then bind off your next row in pattern.
Ribbon #3: 1x1 Rib Ribbon
Using appropriately sized needles for the yarn have chosen start casting on with the long tail method. Cast on until it looks like it will be about 7 inches wide. Have an even number of sts on your needles
All rows: *K1, p1, repeat from * until end.
Repeat these rows until the ribbon measures about .75 inch then bind off your next row in pattern.
Finishing: for all ribbons
Use one of your ends to secure the ribbons in the twisted form, then weave in your ends.
Super simple, no? I've also made some using my I-cord knitting machine. I really have to get those things in the mail. They've been ready for a week.
Other knitting news: I haven't had so much time to knit because I've been working a lot. The shadow tam is really addictive so I've been making that on the metro. It's 5/8 done. I'm unsure about the shaping of the armholes on the Michelin Man sweater so I might have to rip and do some other calculations. I'm still plodding along on my Denise needles.
Posted by kate at October 24, 2004 07:53 PM
