I am knitting a scarf, Knit one row, Purl one row, etc. but the sides keep curling in and its really bugging me. Anything i can do to prevent it / flatten it out?
2006-06-30 15:51:03 · 9 answers · asked by ƎIΝΟƆ 6 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Knit one row & purl one row is stockinette. Stockinette curls. Period. You may be able to flatten it temporarily by blocking or steaming, but it will eventually curl again.
To have a flat scarf, you need to knit a border in a stitch pattern that does not curl. Garter stitch, seed stitch, or moss stitch will all work.
You can also try adding a crochet border. I'd suggest going all the way around with single crochet followed by another row of double crochet scallops or just a round of double crochet.
IMHO, the knitted border works best. Garter stitch is knitting all rows. Seed stitch is knit1 purl1 across, then on the next row you knit the purls and purl the knits.
2006-06-30 16:46:18 · answer #1 · answered by bogiebogie 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Knit one row and purl the next creates the stockinette stitch, which naturally curls on the sides.
Knit 2 or 3 stitches on both sides of the purl rows, and you'll create a small edge to your scarf. This will prevent the curl.
2006-07-01 17:07:19 · answer #2 · answered by Yah00_goddess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To flatten it out you can try a few things.
One way of doing it is to add a row of crochet stitches around the edge where it's curling. You can actually get very detailed with this and make it very pretty and lacy, if that's the look you're going for.
Another thing you can try is to press it after it's been completed, or if it's really bugging you badly, while taking a break from knitting. Lie it flat on your ironing board, shoot it with a few shots of steam, and let it lay flat until it dries. You can also choose to lay it between two damp towels and let it dry, while keeping it 'pressed' with a book or magazine on top of the towels.
One of these two suggestions should work for you. If not, there are plenty of resources on the internet about pressing knitted garments that should assist you.
Hope that helps. =)
2006-06-30 16:33:15 · answer #3 · answered by Pixie_Lily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is stockinette (or stocking stitch) it will ALWAYS CURL NO MATTER WHAT.
if you want it to not do that, then cast on an even amount of stitches and knit one stitch and purl one stitch. this makes a single rib that looks like stockinette but will not curl. have fun!
2006-07-05 15:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by iheartllondon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just found a blog by an experienced knitter with good tutorials. One of them is called the "I-cord trix". She made this up herself and plans to use it on her next scarf to stop the edges from curling! It's available @ www.string-or-nothing.blog-city.com Good luck!
2006-07-01 17:53:41 · answer #5 · answered by cillianblue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loosen up on your stitches or swith yarn weight to a lighter weight. You'll have a bit of curling but if you loosen up on your stitches it should'nt be as bad.
2006-06-30 15:55:35 · answer #6 · answered by joel_deena1081 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can block the scarf if it is made out of a natural fiber. Simply get it wet and stretch it and pin it to a pillow until it dries in the shape you want.
2015-04-10 12:41:04 · answer #7 · answered by Shelby Edmonds 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is something called edging or "an edge stitch" that is suppose to stop that. Sorry I can't remember how to do it though.
2006-06-30 15:56:01 · answer #8 · answered by Signilda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cool, another knitter! Try hanging your needles from a peg board, it should straighten it out.
2006-06-30 16:35:22 · answer #9 · answered by [[Milissa xoxo]] 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋