As a distraction from my cardigan front that needs re-doing, I decided to try out double knitting. Issue 17 of Knit Now magazine has clear, step-by-step instructions. The hearts in these pictures are back to back and created simultaneously. I cast on again and did a few rows so you can see how it looks during working:
On this row the green stitches were knitted and the orange stitches purled, taking both yarns back and forth between each stitch. Then on the next row, the orange stitches will be knitted and the green purled, to create two layers of stocking stitch, back to back. My tension is not great, but I see the principle and think it's rather clever.
Hearts today, socks tomorrow - I don't think I have seen the magazine here, I must have a look.
ReplyDeleteSo cute !!! These could make lovely blocks for a double-sided blanket, etc.
ReplyDeleteWhen my Mom first taught me knitting, she also showed me double knitting. As a first attempt, I made a simple 2-colour block, without any pattern. I don't know if that is the reason, or there are multiple techniques, but I remember slipping every alternate stitch in each row. Thus, in a sense, one had to work a row twice . Slow going. But what I Really liked, was to "open" it up like a pocket ;-)
Oh, that's interesting. Once the hearts are made, using this method, it will no longer open as a pocket.
DeleteThat's a technique I've been wanting to try. In another year I'll have the time to catch up to you!
ReplyDeleteLike Muskaan my mom taught me double knitting. The ones I made first had so many errors I put a loop on the corner and now use them as extra potholders. Knitting and I were never the greatest of partners. Oh we get along now and then but I'd rather crochet or tat.
ReplyDeleteI've only seen that done with 2 sets of needles. How interesting. Seems it would be murder to keep a complex pattern straight.
ReplyDeleteMy hat is off to you that you can do it at all, tension or no.
Yes, I think it could boggle the mind a bit. The article says it's worked in mirror image, I guess to keep it more straight forward, though logically I don't see why one side couldn't be completely different from the other. It can also be worked in the round.
DeleteOh, my! I had no idea such a technique even existed! What an amazing idea, and I am SO impressed with your first bit of double knitting. I confess - I am a 'permanent' novice when it comes to knitting. :-) Still....it is a fantastic idea, and you have explained it very clearly. After reading/looking at your illustration(s), I think even *I* could manage it .....with a bit of practice. :-) Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteThat is so neat!!! :)
ReplyDeletelove the colors and the reverse is great!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful and looks very complicated. I remember my Grandma knitting like this sometimes. There isn't a craft she couldn't just look at and accomplish. Why Oh Why didn't I pay better attention and learn from her amazing talents! Smiles...
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! LOL I've tried double knitting and it looks nothing like that :).
ReplyDeleteCute.This type of knitting is so lovely but I have never done this type.Something to think of doing sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI have thought of trying double knitting before, it looks interesting but I didn't know what to make with the technique so I left the idea for another day, maybe you will inspire me to try it again!
ReplyDeleteI like Bernice's idea of potholders.
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