Topic: nordic knitting
It's been a while since I did a lot of two handed stranded color knitting, and although I am pleased with myself for learning to use my right index finger better, I always forget which hand will allow the color used to dominate. I have to relearn with every project. I sure could use a cute trick to remember if anyone wants to share.
At any rate, the bottom of this sweater (the entire bunny chart)was knit with the white color in my right. The top part (licing) was knit with the white in my left, which allows the white stitches to POP OUT, which is what I am after. I believe the explanation is that the left hand allows the yarn to hum along UNDER the stitches, and the right hand OVER the stitches. At least this is true for how "I" carry yarn.
But, since I am planning to knit 5 sweaters before I write the pattern, this is fine. I will leave this snafu in this adorable sweater (I love red!) and it will be a springboard for discussion at the retreats.
Posted by countrywool
at 7:45 AM EDT
Updated: Tuesday, 17 May 2005 7:49 AM EDT
