Hello friendlies! I was hoping you could help me identify a technique used in a sweater I recently bought.
I found this gem at my local thrift store for a few dollars. It’s a Dale of Norway sweater. There is an interesting technique used in the cuffs, bottom band and shoulders that I am very curious about. They make those areas, especially the shoulders, feel much more durable and secure and I’m wondering if it would be possible to do a similar thing in future knits.
Google has been unhelpful though as I don’t know at all what to call this.
Underneath there appears to be some kind of ribbing? While the top continues in the pattern panels.
Sleeve cuffs.
Bottom band.
Shoulders.
Has anyone seen this before? What is it called? Would it be worth trying in a future knit project?
Thanks!!!