Looking for a particular Designing with Kniterate topic?

Published over 1 year ago • 1 min read

Hello,

Have you ever viewed a technique and a few weeks later needed to review the steps, but couldn't remember where to find them?

I'm happy to present a new index for Designing with Kniterate topics. This will make it easier than ever to find the info you're looking for. When you need it, a link to the index can also be found in the Helpful Links area of the "Please read before beginning" module for each session.

Racking — It's not just for zigzags

I've received a couple of requests for lessons on racking. It's probably my favorite knitting technique! When used in design, it's great for topographic knitting, crochet-like textures, and of course, zigzags. A deep dive workshop would begin with the basic rack principles and patterns, and then advance to more complicated stitch patterns like the ones below.

3 swatches using racked knitting — Opposing vertical herringbone (dark grey), racking with missed stitches (light grey), and racking with tucks (cream), all knitted on the Kniterate

I envision a two-part series with the basics presented on one day and the advanced follow-up a couple of weeks later. If this is something that interests you, would you please let me know? Your response is not a commitment. I'm just trying to gauge interest.

Thank you,

Olgalyn

What makes a rib a rib?

Hello sweater makers, I hope you are well, safe, and working creatively! Last spring, I shared a newsletter about jersey. Today's topic is ribs: useful balanced ribs and eye-catching novelty ribs. And we mustn't forget the double jacquards. Yes, jacquards knitted on a double-bed machine can be rib fabrics too. Double jacquards Each wale (column of stitches) in a rib fabric has knit stitches and no purl stitches, or it has purl stitches and no knit stitches. Though knit stitches appear on each...

5 months ago • 1 min read

How stable are your sweaters?

Hello sweater makers, When we talk about knit fabric stability, we’re really talking about how well a fabric holds its shape and resists stretching or sagging — both while you’re working with it and after it’s made into your garment. Today I'll talk about stability and the properties of the different types of jersey. Plain jersey is also referred to as stockinette by many people who knit. This fabric usually stretches more across the width than along the length, and it curls at the edges....

8 months ago • 1 min read

What's New with Designing with Kniterate

Hello, I hope your knitting is interesting and progressing well! If you've been enrolled for a while and stopped by the course recently, you'll have noticed that the archiving of older course versions is complete. If you had access to the older versions previously, you still have access now under a separate "course". If you'd like your access to the older versions removed from your course page, please let me know by replying to this email. Course Updates I've been exploring Kniterate's varied...

almost 2 years ago • 1 min read