Elastic works wonders in ribbing
Linen-and-cotton sweaters are
rich looking, wearable all year
round and a pleasure to knit.
Because the yarns have limited
elasticity, however, a few tricks
can make the difference between a
sweater that will last for years and
one that will eventually stretch out
of shape.
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The classic cotton-and-linen
blend sweater shown here, for
example, has elastic knit into the
ribbing. The elastic doesn’t show
on the outside, but it helps keep the
ribbing in place at the neckline,
cuffs and waistband.
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Working with a natural, textured
yarn gives a sweater a rich sur
face, even without difficult pattern
stitches. In the sweater shown, the
stockinette stitch predominates.
The texture provides all the pat
tern you need.
No matter which linen or cotton
yam you use, however, it’s even
more important than usual to keep
a careful check on your gauge as
you work. Also, because these
natural fibers are not as elastic as
wool, you can literally add elastic
to the sweater to prevent stret
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ching at the neckline, cuffs and
wasitband.
To work elastic into the ribbing
of any linen or cotton sweater, you
may either knit it into the ribbing
or stitch it through after the
sweater is completed. Ordinary
elastic thread from a sewing or
variety shop is all you need.
To knit elastic into the ribbing,
knot end of elastic thread. Hold
elastic thread beside your yam as
you work, working it into the
ribbing as though it is yam. end off
by knotting elastic into side edge.
As an easy alternative, stitch
elastic thread through the ribbing
after the sweater is completed. To
do so, thread a blunt tapestry
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needle with elastic thread. Then,
starting at top edge of the ribbing,
knot elastic into the seam.
Stitch elastic through the ribbing
on the wrong side of sweater.
Stitch through one back loop of
each rib, periodically checking
that elastic doesn’t show on right
side of sweater. End off by knot
ting elastic into the seam.
With either technique, don’t pull
elastic tight. Instead, simply hold
elastic taut enuogh to help the
ribbing keep its shape.
For most sweaters, it is enough
to elasticize only the top and
bottom rows of the ribbing. The
number of rows you elasticize,
however, is up to you.
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