May 2014

Understanding Patterns

We looked at different types of patterns, how to substitute yarns and then how to knit the patterns we want.

The demonstration pattern was this month’s Baby Cardigan, which can be downloaded here for a text based version, and here for a schematic type of pattern.  Pat and Fran knitted the front and sleeve on Knitmaster and Brother machines respectively, and described their own ways of doing things as they went.

Lynne talked about Knitleaders/Knitradars, and showed baby cardigans she had knitted using such a device.

Lynda demonstrated using Knitware software – available here, or UK agent here.

Then we had a clearout/giveaway of assorted yarn and equipment, which went down rather well.