In come these snazzy little numbers I have begun to stack in the bathroom and probably in the kitchen as well. Made from 100 percent cotton Lily 'n' Cream Red (a.k.a. Poppy) they do the
Also helpful is the slightly lacy pattern of holes and raised nubs. The nubs not only scrub off the Barracuda, the holes help when he then throws the discarded washcloth in a wet heap in the bathroom or other corner of the house. I've found they dry quickly and can be used several times in the bathtub (provided there is hanging up and no heap throwing) before I need to throw them through the washer.
There is probably a name for this stitch, but I do not know it. I call it "twice knit" since "double knit" was already taken. I stumbled upon the concept when I was making a blanket of various patterned stitches and I needed another one. After repeating the same technique for three or four rows I decided I like it. Now it is used regularly.
It is another wonderfully simple pattern. This one doesn't even require purling! All that is necessary is to knit each stitch twice. You knit it once, standardly, then place your needle back under the stitch and knit it again. Doing this over and over, creates a lacework pattern.
You need 1 skeins of 100% cotton yarn, 2 size 8 knitting needles, and about an hour.
Cast on 36 stitches.
Knit the first row.
Twice knit all remaining rows until 9 inches long (or desired length).
How to Twice Knit
First, knit your stitch normally. You can now just slide it back onto your left needle and knit it again or you can follow the pictures below. I found it faster to use the method diagrammed below, but either way works. Once the stitch has been knit from the left needle to the right needle, stick your left needle back under the stitch (the one you just knit).
Once the yarn is wrapped around the bottom needle, hold it with your finger so you can pull the yarn under.
I want to go home and try this!! I've been doing the holey y/o to increase for a couple of years. Tried one this summer with a pattern, but on smaller needles it took me forever! I don't know that I can knit them in an hour, but I'd like to try. Are you a fast knitter? I'm just stumbling through as a beginner. Guess I'll use what I have tonight...I may even have some red to get me reved up!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for inspiring me. I can sew for a bit tonight to start with, because I'm under a little time pressure there, then knit it is!!