yo, k2tog
Ahh, the most basic of lace stitches. One increase (yo) immediately followed by it's paired decrease (k2tog). So simple yet so beautiful when executed properly. I have used this lovely stitch pattern (k1, *yo, k2tog*, to last k1) so many times. I really love it's beauty and simplicity. I find that it works best on a stiff-ish yarn say mohair, silk, linen, cotton, etc. Not so great on squishy alpaca type yarns.
Well, here I am making up a lovely little number for spring 08. I've added a bit of yo, k2tog to the back. I am, of course, knitting this in the round. (A very important note)
Notice the lower few rows of my yo, k2tog and then the upper rows. See a difference?
That's right, when yo, k2tog is worked in the round it only makes ladders not pretty little x's. A few rounds into this I took a look and saw ladders. Hitting myself on the head and wondering Really, when will I not make a mistake.?
One must work round 1 as yo, k2tog and round 2 as k2tog, yo in order to get the pretty x's.
D U H.
The good news and it is in fact very good news based on yesterdays post is that my gauge was EXACTLY as I anticipated. Wooo - hooooo.
Well, here I am making up a lovely little number for spring 08. I've added a bit of yo, k2tog to the back. I am, of course, knitting this in the round. (A very important note)
Notice the lower few rows of my yo, k2tog and then the upper rows. See a difference?
That's right, when yo, k2tog is worked in the round it only makes ladders not pretty little x's. A few rounds into this I took a look and saw ladders. Hitting myself on the head and wondering Really, when will I not make a mistake.?
One must work round 1 as yo, k2tog and round 2 as k2tog, yo in order to get the pretty x's.
D U H.
The good news and it is in fact very good news based on yesterdays post is that my gauge was EXACTLY as I anticipated. Wooo - hooooo.
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