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When
knitting for a child knitting instructions can seem at first very
daunting. Even to the more experienced knitter interpreting
instructions can sometimes be a tricky task to say the least. To help
dispel some of the mystery around knitting patterns, we cover some of
the basic and more advanced sticking points below.
I noticed the letters 'BO' in my
child knitting instructions, but I'm really unsure what it means?
This
is instructing you to 'bind off' and is most commonly seen when working
round the collar of a sweater. When binding off, ensure you knit the
knit stitches and purl the purl stitches as they face you, and bind off
loosely if you want the sweater to fit over your head. This can be
achieved by using a slightly bigger needle.
What does ssk mean when it
appears in my child knitting instructions? SSK
is an acronym, standing for slip, slip, knit and is a decrease that
verges to the left. Slip two stitches as if to knit one at a time from
the left to the right needle. Insert the left needle into the fronts of
the two slipped stitches and knit them together.
What is a selvage stitch?
A
selvage stitch is an empty stitch worked into each side of a garment to
allow it to be sewn together, effectively acting as a seam. Selvage
stitches can also be used for decorative purposes.
The
pattern stitch reads k2, *p1, k1, p2, rep from *, k1. What does that
mean? This
is just an abbreviated form. It is asking you to knit two stitches,
then purl 1, k1, p2 across the row until the last stitch, then k1.
More
valuable resources on knitting patterns and child knitting are readily
available. Take the time to learn the standard terminology and practise
before beginning to knit for your child - you'll definitely reap the
benefits of a little hard work in the long run! After some minor
research, you can begin knitting for your children,creating high
quality, beautifully crafted, durable garments to keep your kids warm
and looking adorable!
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