While creating the test swatches for a version of single bed 3D scales using the lace carriage I was intrigued by the chevron effect that became more obvious with color changes The fabric was capable of changing considerably in look and width that could be encouraged to remain more permanent with blocking. There is a … Continue reading To mesh or not to mesh 6: chevrons
Decades ago UKI used to offer 92 colors in a 3M elastic, and for some time lots of folks were experimenting with using it as the second color in fair isle. A company now defunct called Impresario used to even sell pattern books for garments using the technique, with the no stretch ground yarns creating … Continue reading Knitting with “unusual” fibers/ elastic 1
A new Ayab release has been available for download for a while, though I have not had the opportunity to explore it. Along with several new software features, a manual is now also available including a wealth of information on developing designs for download with various software and executing them in a variety of techniques on … Continue reading Revisiting Ayab_multiple colors per row DBJ 1
The machine knitting forums in both Ravelry and Facebook have recently been buzzing with versions of twisted headbands in varied techniques and yarn weights. Tanya Cunningham sparked the discussions by showing her bulky tubular knotted version. In her blog, one may find clear instructions on fold and assembly. I chose to knit mine in full … Continue reading Twisted headband meet fisherman rib, seaming, variation ideas
July 2021: Gimp update for Mac 2 includes information on Brushes and patterns Colors exchange Colors threshold Grid options Symmetry Painting My last post, written prior to these updates, revisiting-gimp-in-knit-design I lean toward experimentation as a way of learning and finding what steps work for me. These notes are not intended as full tutorials, they simply … Continue reading GIMP update for Mac
Fringes are not a personal favorite of mine on machine-knit garments in their “simplest” forms. I can recall using them rarely. Here a cut Passap version was applied to a piece made in my student days, a ruana for which I no longer have the measurements. It was composed of wool DBJ, worked in 10 … Continue reading A collection of fringes 1
A Facebook member recently shared this photo, followed by a “wish I could make it” comment, it is from the Passap #60 pattern book. I began a spreadsheet on my blog intending to update it over time that may be useful when traveling between Brother and Passap The style in the photo is that of … Continue reading Translating Passap model book pattern/use on Brother 1
One is limited to imagination, skill, and patience when working short-rowed fabrics. The techniques may be used in borders, on isolated areas, symmetrically or not, and the yarn, in turn, may be able to be pressed, stiffened, felted (which minimizes any slits), or otherwise processed to achieve desired effects. The scale of the shapes affects … Continue reading A return to short row shapings: bumps and slits
I have long since wanted to experiment with a variety of folds in knits other than “simple pleats”. I am sharing some of my earlier starts looking at some concepts beginning with the single bed. For a diagonal pleat, I began testing the waters by bringing some needles to hold-position every other row and creating … Continue reading Origami folds inspired pleats 1
This is an illustration of the #3 frill from the Ribber Techniques Book: 1. COR: knit a zigzag row to left, hang comb and weights, no circular rows2. knit second zigzag row to right3. transfer stitches as shown 4. knit to left 5. knit back to the right repeat steps 3-5 to the desired height For another variation, … Continue reading Ribber trims 2