I was spending time with the boys, so missed you all yesterday.
New project coming up on the horizon, a double knit afghan. Here is the link:
http://www.ravely.com/patterns/library/winter-wonderland-afghan. This is an incredible afghan worked in the double knit technique as well as color work. Certainly not something that will be completed in a short time.
This is a most incredibly knit piece, however, not to be done in a weekend!
Double knitting is knitting a reversible piece on two needles. The total cast on is completed, must be an even number of stitches, divisible by 2, and then the stitches are evenly divided between two needles, holding them parallel. Starting at one end, begin combining stitches to one needle by slipping the first from the front needle, then slip a stitch from the back needle, then one from the front needle and then one for the back needle. Continue in this manner until all stitches are merged on to one needle.
Now to knit them, knit the first stitch, yarn forward, and slip the next stitch purl wise, yarn back and knit the next stitch, yarn forward and slip the next stitch purl wise, yarn back. Just continue in this manner, checking occasionally that you haven't caught a stitch by executing one incorrectly by putting your hand up through the bottom opening and making sure all is separate and not connected anywhere. There is a rhythm to it, just chant along and you will pick it up in no time.
I will be completing a video tutorial in a week or so, and will let you know when completed. I also used this technique while knitting the finger portions of the Gauntlet Fingerless Glove Pattern.
Have a great afternoon everyone and Happy Knitting!
