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January 05, 2005

that darned curling problem solved

I have learned from a dear friend that stockingette stitch curls more than other stitches, and she taught me how to remedy this problem. Here is what she said:

Tip: Stockinette stitch is notorious for curling. To prevent curled
scarves begin with ten rows of seed stitch, [this is for worsted weight
or finer yarn, less rows for huge stuff]. Then begin and end your scarf
with margins of seed stitch thus:

Beginning of each row: Slip one, purlwise, [k1,p1]3 times, add a yarn
slip stitch marker, then continue your scarf in the stitch of your
choice.

End of each row: Set yarn marker seven stitches from end of row.[p1,k1]
3 times, k1. [this means you do 2 k at the end, the second one becomes
the slipped stitch for the next row beginning.

End scarf with as many rows of seed stitch as you did at the beginning.

I am sure this will make more sense as I learn more. I understand what she is saying, but I have yet to execute it.

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Stockinette is SO curly! I solve it by using a garter stitch edge. This is similar to the seed stitch edge, but easier. I just made a doggie sweater, and I did k6 at the beginning and end of every row, and voila! No curlies!

Posted by: Kristine at Jan 6, 2005 11:21:23 PM

Thanks, Kristine! I'll try that!

Posted by: Alicia at Jan 7, 2005 8:01:07 AM