You may also want check trims at http://www.yarns-and.com/piecrust.htm
DUFFY CABLE Pick up 3 sts of a 3 prong tool and hang them on 3 ndls. K 8 rows using your hand as weight. Pick up the next 3 sts and hang them on top of the first sts. Repeat until you are completely around the piece. To finish, K 8 rows of the last pick up and rehang on the first 3 st group Bind off.
PIECRUST EDGING Pick up 3 sts on a 3 prong tool and hang them on 3 ndls. K 8 rows with carriage set to knit one direction and slip in the other direction. Use your hand as the weight. Pick up the next 3 sts and hang then on top of the first sts. Repeat until you are completely around the piece. To finish K 8 rows of the last pick up and rehang on the first 3 st group. Bind off.
IDIOT’S DELIGHT #1 E-wrap CO 7 needles in the following ndl setup, III 00 I 00 III. Put the carriage into hold position. K 2 rows on all ndls. * Place the center ndl into hold position and K 6 rows. K 2 rows on all ndls (take out of hold position)* Repeat between * -* for desired length. Bind off. Use small claw weight to help the ndls knit off cleanly.
IDIOT’S DELIGHT #2 E-wrap cast on 6 ndls in the following ndl setup, II 00 I 00 I 00 II. Put carriage into hold position. K 2 rows on all ndl. *Place the 2 single ndls into hold position and knit 6 rows. K 2 rows on all ndls (take out of hold position). * Repeat between *-* for desired length. Bind off. Use a small claw weight to help the ndls knit off cleanly.
SHELL E-wrap cast on 7 ndls in the following ndl setup, III 00 I 00 III. Put the carriage into hold position. K 2 rows on all ndls. * Place ndls 3 and 5 into hold postion. K 6 rws, then K 2 rows on all ndls (take out of hold position).* Repeat between *- * for desired length. Bind off. Use a small claw weight to help ndls knit off cleanly.
DOUBLE SHELL E-wrap cast on 13 ndls in the following ndl setup, III 00 I 00 IIIII 00 I 00 III. Put the carriage to hold position. K 2 rows on all ndls. Place ndls 3 & 5 and 9 & 11 into hold position. K 4 rows, then knit 2 rows over all ndls (take out of hold position). Repeat between *-* for desired length. Bind off. Use a small claw weight to help the ndls knit off cleanly.
CROCHET CAST ON Using a latch tool, crochet a st around each ndl. Multiple rows can be done two ways: by either crocheting a row and kntting a row, then crocheting the next row either in front or behind the existing row. It is harder to crochet in front of the existing orw, but if you crochet behind the row the complete CO must be turned to be the right side.
LOOP TRIM E-wrap CO 6 ndls. * Put the carriage into hold position. Place 3 ndls into hold position and K 10 rows on all ndls. K 10 rows on all ndls (take out of hold position). * Repeat between *-* for desired length. Bind off. Use your hand as a weight on the loops or a small claw weight to help the ndls knit off cleanly.
DOUBLE LOOP As above except alternate sides with the loops and only K 2 rows between the loops on all ndls.
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E-wrap cast on 10 ndls *K 10 rows.
Pick up the 2nd st from each edge of the CO and hang on the center 2 ndls.*
Repeat between * - * for desired length.
Bind off.
Use a small claw weight to help the ndls knit off cleanly.
I used a contrasting thread loop, held on loosely as I knit,
to mark the sts to be picked up, until I could easily recognize which to pick up.
Haven't thought of how I could use this one yet!
Ok - I have been given a couple good ideas!
How about hearts in pale pink on a baby girls neckline?
Joan H
I have a question too. How would you attach it to another knitted item? I can see it as a trim down the front of a pullover or cardigan; as an afghan trim.
Lois on Vancouver Island
I have an afghan book that uses the heart trim to join panels of plain knitting. Haven't made one of those yet, but the pics look nice and the panels would sure be quick with only the joining taking time.
Joyce H
Crochet - Charlene's Twisted Fringe CharmKnits ©
The fringe sample pictured above was worked on a chain, picking up 2 bars on the 2 rows of single crochet. The fringes were worked on the back bar or loop of the stitch, the pulled loops were 5 inches long and twisted 12 times. The yarn is 4 ply - worsted weight and I used size H (USA) crochet hook. I lay a piece of paper in my lap while I'm doing this to use as a guide for the loop length. This is a great project to do while watching TV (I can't just sit there!).
Nina's Non-Rolling Afghan EdgeHow about hearts in pale pink on a baby girls neckline?
Joan H
Lois on Vancouver Island
I have an afghan book that uses the heart trim to join panels of plain knitting. Haven't made one of those yet, but the pics look nice and the panels would sure be quick with only the joining taking time.
Joyce H
Crochet - Charlene's Twisted Fringe CharmKnits ©
Also check another version of the twisted fringe done by Gladys Goodey
http://goodeys.tripod.com/goodeysknittingroom/id38.html
http://goodeys.tripod.com/goodeysknittingroom/id38.html
This is a great fringe - no cut ends - washes well - no tangles.
Do 1 row single crochet (on cast off/cast on edge or on a chain if not attaching to piece).
Do 2 rows single crochet, picking up 2 bars (or 1 bar, front or back, as preferred - choice gives a little different effect).
Next row: Fringe - Slip st. in first stitch through one(front or back) or two bars as preferred,(again, choice gives a little different effect) and * pull loop of slip stitch to length required for fringe (4 or 5 inches)(experiment to determine desired length). Twist loop ~ ten - fifteen turns, slip st in same stitch. Slip stitch in next stitch through one or two bars as preferred * Repeat * * to end of edge. Work fringe on both ends of afghan, or all four sides, as desired.
Next row: Fringe - Slip st. in first stitch through one(front or back) or two bars as preferred,(again, choice gives a little different effect) and * pull loop of slip stitch to length required for fringe (4 or 5 inches)(experiment to determine desired length). Twist loop ~ ten - fifteen turns, slip st in same stitch. Slip stitch in next stitch through one or two bars as preferred * Repeat * * to end of edge. Work fringe on both ends of afghan, or all four sides, as desired.
Ideas: Fringe on a lampshade using crochet cotton or rayon.--- decoration on a jacket with gold thread! Let your imagination run wild................
This edge was taught to me by my good friend and a wonderful teacher(knitting & college), Nina L. from Butte, MT.
Add 7 needles to side of afghan panel that will be the finished side (right or left).
The next to last needle (#6)will be out of work while knitting.
x indicates needle in work – o indicates needle out of work.
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Bind off (your choice) other stitches.
**Working from purl side with tappet tool pick up stitch #4 and twist once.
(Undo and rework stitches as you work up the length of piece.)
Pull out 2 stitches – with tappet tool behind first undone stitch – catch the 2nd and pull through the twisted stitch.
*Pull out 2 stitches - with tappet tool behind first undone stitch - catch the 2nd and pull through.* Continue * to * for the length of the piece.**
(See Figure 1)
Repeat ** to ** using stitch # 2.
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Stitch # 7 - undo 4 stitches, catch first 2 stitches with tappet tool and twist once - catch next 2 stitches with tool and pull through loop of first 2 stitches. Continue up the length of the side.
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