The other day I saw a scarf that had what looked like a purled edge along the length. Anybody know how to achieve that effect? Also, I came across a hat pattern that asked for a crochet cast on. Although I have been knitting forever, I have always played it safe (until now!) and have never heard of that method. Any advice? :help:
Can you post a pic of the scarf to get a better sense of the edging you’re referring to?
As for crochet CO…one of the provisionals…some insight here:
http://www.stitchdiva.com/custom.aspx?id=48
http://www.knittingatknoon.com/provisional.html
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The scarf might be stockinette stitch with a garter stitch edging – so the center section alternates K rows and P rows, but the edge stitches are either always K or always P. (The garter helps keep the stockinette from curling.)
I will try to get a picture of the scarf. However, it is in a store so they might not let me.
well its time for you to branch out and learn some cast on’s!
there are LOTS of different ones
there is [B]Long tail[/B] (and about [B]10 variation[/B] of long tail!)
there are [B]simple cast ons.[/B]. (including just spiral wraping the yarn around the needle!)
there are [B]tubular cast on’s[/B] (invisible cast ons)–and at least 4 ways to make one!
there are [B]knit on[/B] (KNIT AND CABLE are the biggies, but there are variation of those too!
there [B]One of kin[/B]d (Channel island), or the hairpin lace one–(knitted hairpinlace)
there are [B]crocheted cast ons[/B] 1-where you use a crochet hook and make loops over the needle (and then start knitting)
and there [B]Provisional cast ons [/B](temporary cast ons, that will be undone -a crocheted version is one of the more common ones)
there are [B]noose/eyelet[/B] cast ons for starting shawl or hat from 4 or 6 or 8 stitches. (these cast ons start with a big hole, but the tail gets pulled and closed up like a noose, and makes a small eyelet
there are all sorts of [B]2 needle cast ons.[/B]. (eastern/turkish/figure 8, magic ) are all versions of this style.
there are [B]multi colored braided cast ons[/B].
i know 40 or so cast on’s (and i don’t know them all!) in this past year, i’ve learned 2 new ones!)
want to know more? google, or start here and read a 4 part series (there are links to the next part at the end of each post) about cast ons. page 4 is a collection of links… and references.
WOW, you are just a wealth of informations and you blog is just so helpful!!!
Holy cow! I had NO idea there were so many kinds of cast-on methods! I have recently learned the long-tail cast-on, which I LOVE! I have until recently, only followed typical brand patterns but living where I do now those are not available (though I can get some on-line), and the yarns are not available here either. Not to mention that most knitters here don’t even use patterns. So between that and joining these on-line knitting communities, I have been inspired to branch out, take more risks with my knitting and try to make my own things. It is a little daunting 'cause I have no idea what I am doing but… it will be fun I am sure!