SAVOR SUMMER: SHOP, DINE & EXPLORE PAGE 16 theconnectionsnj.com CREATIVE CORNER Seeing Double-Double Knitting By Carolyn Hanson Looking for a challenge? Try using a Doodle Deck by Pacific Co to create a 2-sided, 2-color scarf. One Color Double Knitting Another use of double knitting is to create a flat pocket using straight needles. This is perfect for a small flat Afterthought Pocket as described by Elizabeth Zimmermann in Knitting Without Tears. The setup is similar for 2 colors, except that just one color is used. With this technique, one stitch is knitted and the next is slipped (passed from one needle to the next without knitting). How to Start? - Cast on an even number of stitches using a K1P1 cast on. -Knit one, slip the next stitch as if to purl and repeat; K1, slip 1 purl wise. Turn your work and repeat. Now the previously slipped stitches are knitted, and the knitted stitches are slipped. It takes 2 rows to complete a single full row of knitting. When binding off, separate the knit stitched from the slip stitches onto 2 needles, then bind off using a third needle. A pocket is the result. The effect is a flatter result from knitting in the round. Here are 2 patterns that use this technique. - Angora Baby Booties by Joelle Hoverson - Berlin Scarf by Susanne Muller The scarf is knit in the round, while the fringe is double-knit. ouble knitting is a technique that creates two knit sides of the fabric (Stockinette). There are 2 different purposes. One is to create a 2-color reversible design in stockinette flat or in rounds. The other is for 1-color while knitting in rows, instead of rounds, to create a small pocket. Two Color Double Knitting This fabric is double thick and creates reversible designs with no wrong side. It’s perfect for reversible scarves or hats. The technique requires a pair of stitches; one knitted in Color A and another purled in Color B for each stitch in the design. The knitted stitches form the front, and the purl stitches form the back, making a 2-sided design. The colors used on each side are reversible. For example, a white background with green hearts on one side and a green background with white hearts on the other. Double knitting does not have any floats, meaning extra yarn is carried on the wrong side to allow for the color changes on the front. All color changes happen between the 2 layers. How to start? - Cast on an even number of stitches using 2 colors (Color A, Color B) in an A-B-A-B pattern. - For each pair of stitches, knit with Color A and purl with Color B. To make it easier, think of double knitting as 1x1 ribbing; knit 1 in Color A, purl 1 in Color B. Both colors held in the back when knitting and both colors held in the front when purling, but only knitting or purling with the appropriate color. There is usually a chart showing which color is used for the knit stitches; the partner stitch uses the other color to purl. D CigeLaw@gmail.com
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