stupid question number 2

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

On Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:31:22 -0500, 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

Most knitters would tell you that "weaving in" is unnecessary unless
you're carrying the yarn for many stitches - 6 or more, usually. If
you're going to full the FO I wouldn't worry about it at all!

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

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/it...ojects_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.
Madelaine

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/it...ojects_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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Katherine wrote:
Madelaine wrote:

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.
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yes, this is what I'm doing:
http://www.knitpicks.com/Projects/it...ojects_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.

If you're going to sew them together back to back, there is no need to
wrap the stitches at all, because any potential hanging loop will be
kept in place by the second layer. Felting should keep the strands
in place anyway. All you have to do is keep them loose enough so
that the piece doesn't pucker.

=Tamar

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/it...ojects_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