I finished one side of my knitted cushion. I'm not totally convinced I've done it right because the tension of the wrapped stitches looks awfully loose compared with the rest of the knitting.
And I managed the grafting. I've grafted two cast off seams before when making a cardigan, but I've never grafted stitches while they're still on the needle. Thank the lord for the internet, because the knitting pattern said 'do not cast off, but join last segment to first by grafting one stitch from the needle with the corresponding stitch on the cast-on edge. See page 41.'. I saw page 41 and it had no instructions what-so-ever on how to graft stitches that you haven't cast off yet. You tube, I love you.
It turns out this grafting malarky is not something that should be attempted for the first time whilst the children are in the house/awake or the telly is blaring. You need a nice quiet place, a flat surface and some patience.
'knit, slip, purl; knit, slip, purl; knit, slip, purl;...'
It's not the neatest, most even grafting in the world, but that's the beauty of homemade.
It turns out this grafting malarky is not something that should be attempted for the first time whilst the children are in the house/awake or the telly is blaring. You need a nice quiet place, a flat surface and some patience.
'knit, slip, purl; knit, slip, purl; knit, slip, purl;...'
It's not the neatest, most even grafting in the world, but that's the beauty of homemade.
Edited to add :: for those of you that don't know, grafting is a method of seaming that creates a seam that looks like a row of stitches.
Your cushion looks lovely Victoria, that is beautiful yarn!
ReplyDeleteGosh that does look like it needs you full attention! Beautiful colour cushion Victoria, I'm sure it's going to be a beauty xox
ReplyDeleteThe colour is lovely and I am sure it will all fall into place when it is put together.
ReplyDeleteLovely work! Very curious to see the finished cushion!
ReplyDeleteAbout the loose wraps, did you pick the wraps up? I'm a beginner to knitting but had to deal with a W&T recently, and apparently patterns don't mention this, but it should be a part of wrapping and turning. Here's a good tutorial on picking up wraps: http://verypink.com/2010/04/06/picking-up-wraps/
Even so, i still like the look of it a lot! And like you said, the beauty of handmade!
Hi Dennis,
DeleteThe pattern I'm using said not to pick up the wraps. I'm not a great knitter, so this suited me!
It looks amazing....and nothing wrong with a bit of wonkiness in the home made department...adds to the charm x
ReplyDeleteIt seems very dificult !
ReplyDeleteWait to see the result.
Hug
Anna
Looking forward to seeing the finished article. I always watch you tube when grafting toes on socks, you definitely have to be on your own in the quiet as it's quite confusing and easy to lose your place. Sue
ReplyDeleteIt's looking good! I always turn to You Tube for help I. Fact that is where I taught myself to knit and crochet. Love your blog!! Claire :)
ReplyDeleteWell done, it looked a bit daunting but you have succeeded.
ReplyDeleteNot sure what grafting is but do understand needing full attention in work especially when I'm counting stitches in crochet. :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks very pretty. I totally agree with needing peace and quiet whilst grafting! But it is rhythmic and very satisfying, once you get the hang of it, yes?
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