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Everhopeful09

Hello fellow knitters, I don't post much on here but am subsribed! I'm wondering if you can help, I have knitted a baby shawl, for part of the border I did purl stitch (meant to be knit), it looks ok, but the only problem is that bit curls under, does anyone have any ideas how I could stop this? I won't be unpicking as only noticed once I had finished. Could I use a sewing stitch or something, i'm at a lose what to do

Thanks
EH xx

plumduff55

cherydee wrote: »

Just after a bit of advice. Nearly finished knitting my 15 month grandson a stripey cardigan, it's done in 4 colours with each stripe approx 1 inch. How do I go about sewing the seams.....do I use all the loose ends and sew each stripe with the same colour wool, which is going to be time consuming (but I suppose they have to be sewn in anyway) or will I be able to use one colour to sew up the seams. Thanks for any advice you can give.

It will definately look better if you use the ends the same colour to join the edges.
I hate sewing up and am usely half way through my next project before sewing up my last !!! But once completed it does make a big difference if the seams are well finished. Good luck.

meanmarie

Everhopeful,

I am sure that there is somebody more knowledgeable than me around, afraid that I would feel obliged to rip and redo....stocking stitch tends to 'roll' if on an edge..

Good luck,

Marie

missychrissy

cherydee wrote: »

Just after a bit of advice. Nearly finished knitting my 15 month grandson a stripey cardigan, it's done in 4 colours with each stripe approx 1 inch. How do I go about sewing the seams.....do I use all the loose ends and sew each stripe with the same colour wool, which is going to be time consuming (but I suppose they have to be sewn in anyway) or will I be able to use one colour to sew up the seams. Thanks for any advice you can give.

I would definitely sew up each section with the same colour wool as it will give a much better finish. It is worthwhile taking that bit extra care for a better finish when you have spent hours knitting in the first place.

grannybroon

Everhopeful09 wrote: »

Hello fellow knitters, I don't post much on here but am subsribed! I'm wondering if you can help, I have knitted a baby shawl, for part of the border I did purl stitch (meant to be knit), it looks ok, but the only problem is that bit curls under, does anyone have any ideas how I could stop this? I won't be unpicking as only noticed once I had finished. Could I use a sewing stitch or something, i'm at a lose what to do

Thanks
EH xx

Hi there

Have you tried 'stretching' the shawl? When I knit shawls I always wash them carefully afterwards. I then pin out flat, slightly stretching and leave until dry. I do the same if I wash a shawl. This helps to define the shape and pattern.

Hope this helps.:)

grannybroon

Apollonia wrote: »

I like to browse old patterns on this website:

http://www.theretroknittingcompany.co.uk/dollspatterns2.html

If you scroll down the page to the titles starting 'WW' there are lots of patterns for the dolls you remember.

HTH

:TWhat a fantastic link! I recognised quite a few patterns which I used when my daughter was young. Have saved to my favourites.:T

cuddles123

Also loving that link - thank you.

I had an operation on my foot last week, so have had enforced knitting time :j

Have done the front and back of a Guernsey for my son in law and done my first 3 Needle Bind Off on the shoulders. Made and sewn in the neck gussets and now doing the first sleeve.:D

susan946

Thank you for the link to the vintage doll patterns. It just shows that everything's there on the internet if you just know where to look. I don't have my doll any more so I'll have to trawl eb and see if anyone is selling at the moment!

Everhopeful09

grannybroon wrote: »

Hi there

Have you tried 'stretching' the shawl? When I knit shawls I always wash them carefully afterwards. I then pin out flat, slightly stretching and leave until dry. I do the same if I wash a shawl. This helps to define the shape and pattern.

Hope this helps.:)

Hi,

I have washed it once, but will do again and pin out flat, might work, its really annoying as right hear the beginning, only on eight rows but its all that patterned stitches in between that are the nightmare.

Fingers crossed it works!

Eh xx

charlies_mum

Everhopeful09 wrote: »

Hello fellow knitters, I don't post much on here but am subsribed! I'm wondering if you can help, I have knitted a baby shawl, for part of the border I did purl stitch (meant to be knit), it looks ok, but the only problem is that bit curls under, does anyone have any ideas how I could stop this? I won't be unpicking as only noticed once I had finished. Could I use a sewing stitch or something, i'm at a lose what to do

Thanks
EH xx

Can you crochet ? If you did a crocheted scalloped edge, the weight would help it to lie flat