Froggy Knits

November 29, 2005

Hemmed Edging

Inspired by Alison's use of a hem when knitting her Weasley sweater, I decided to give it a go.

I referred to Ann Budd's Book of Sweater Patterns and upon first read was a little shocked that I didn't see the provisional cast on listed anywhere in the instructions. Now mind you I've never used this technique before, but I did remember reading that it involved knitting the last worked row to the cast-on row. I guess I figured a provisional cast-on would make that a bit easier and even after trying it with what I'd call a success, however, I still want to try it next time using a provisional cast-on unless someone would like to indicate to me why she choose not to include that. I'm aware that there may be a very good reason since I, having not ever done this before, probably don't know what I'm talking about, lol.

Well enough jabber...take a look.


~i really like the finished look of it so far~

After I cast on with 2's, I went searching for 1's which I didn't think I even had so I could get on with it. Sometimes when trying something new, my "inner lazy knitter" only needs a minor setback to just go on without implementing the new technique. As I was rummaging through nomad needle land (boy, i need to organize my needles), I ran across this "vintage pair" gifted to me by a family member that used to knit a while ago.

Check these out...


~i mean come on...40 cents...cool, huh~

And I guess that was before they even started using the horizontal straight line to accompany the "c" of the cent sign, huh. Don't know when I have seen it expressed that way at the moment.

Posted by froggy at November 29, 2005 10:26 PM
Comments

i've been wondering the same thing. i think a provisional CO would make it easier to do that merging row but i haven't actually seen it that way in any instructions yet! if you do try let us know. next time i have a chance i will too. i always seem to have a problem picking up the right stitch and eventually get off by a stitch or two (a total pain!)

Posted by: jody at November 30, 2005 05:46 AM

I wouldn't know anything about all that confusing stuff, as I'd never tried it myself. Heh.

However, I am very intrigued by that container behind your needles with the cucumbers(?)in it.

Posted by: isel at November 30, 2005 06:32 AM

The vintage needles are really cool. The font (or, er typeface - I can never remember the difference) is really great.

Posted by: Amy at November 30, 2005 07:53 AM

Yaay! Froggie's back!! Good to see you!

Posted by: Meg at November 30, 2005 10:43 AM

I'm also joining the chorus of hurrahs for your return to blogdom. The hemmed edge does indeed look nice but dang, I CAN NOT beleive that you are looking to do a whole sweater on 1s and 2s! Strength to you!

Posted by: Jenna at November 30, 2005 09:50 PM

I'm so glad you're back!

Posted by: erin at November 30, 2005 10:23 PM

Oh I'm so happy you're back! Bloglines didn't pick up any of your new posts though :( Your Weasley sweater looks like it's off a good start, the yarn is lovely!

Posted by: lyn at December 1, 2005 01:40 AM

at 40 cents, very cool needles. I'm curious too, what's in the jar behind the needles?

Posted by: eyeleen at December 1, 2005 04:52 PM

Nice find. I've never tried a hemmed cast-on, but it looks pretty enough to tempt me.

Posted by: Pioggia at December 1, 2005 07:01 PM

Hey girlie - your hem is looking cute! You can do one without a provisional cast-on, but I agree that it looks more elegant and makes more sense to do it with one. If you go over to Marnie's she has a great hem tutorial - I know because I thought the way she did her hems was so cool that I made her post about it last year!

Miss you already - xox,

Posted by: Julia at December 2, 2005 06:14 AM

P.S. My bloglines picked you up. Maybe some of us subscribe to a different feed? I know it can be random.

Posted by: Julia at December 2, 2005 06:16 AM

Ummm... is the whole sweater to be done on 2's or just the hem? Because... well... that's just really intense. A whole sweater on 2s?? Sheesh.

Posted by: Kathy at December 2, 2005 02:11 PM

Glad to have you back! My bloglines picked you too! I'm glad about that. I have never done the provisional cast before. I was looking at it on the Tv show Knitty Gritty (on DIY) about a couple of weeks ago it aired on there how to do it.

Posted by: Michelle at December 2, 2005 09:33 PM