I just started to knit a scarf using rib stitch, with a pattern of K2 P2 repeated in each row. I was wondering if this is going to curl the way a stockinette does?
2006-07-13 15:23:26 · 10 answers · asked by ƎIΝΟƆ 6 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Well, it could curl - try to keep your tension loose and block it when you are done.
This is how to block your knitting (in case you don't know). Good luck!
Here's my favorite way to block knitting made from any fiber that can be washed:
Wash your towels. (!)
Take a spun-out damp bath towel and smooth it out on a flat surface. Place your sweater pieces on the towel one at a time, smoothing them out and rolling up the towel as you go.
Let it sit for several hours. Overnight is really good.
Un-roll your towel and lay out your pieces on a flat surface.
I use an inexpensive 3'x5' Indian-type rug. The fibers of the rug act like gentle Velcro and grip the sweater pieces, usually without pinning!
Gently ease your sweater pieces to the size that the pattern called for.
Let dry and you're all set to put it togeter!
This method works safely on any fiber content that can be dampened...
2006-07-13 15:54:19 · answer #1 · answered by wd2crv 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there! It should not curl. I have found the best thing to do with scarves is to knit the first 3 or 4 rows. Your choice. This will give your ends a flat look. Also your last 3 or 4 rows should be knit as well to make the scarf look balanced. Worth a try.
2006-07-13 17:59:17 · answer #2 · answered by kitten 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really doubt that it would curl. Anytime you do a combination of knitting and purling (or garter stitch), you help eliminate the curling tendencies.
Some other good stitch patterns to eliminate curling would be a basketweave, seed stitch, mistake rib, etc. Nearly all reversible stitch patterns will not curl.
Good luck and check out the stitch pattern library!
2006-07-15 07:42:41 · answer #3 · answered by tplemel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never had ribbing curl. I never block things like scarves and hats--only sweaters and after assembly. I lay the sweater on a damp towel, arranging it straight and with no wrinkles. I then lay another damp towel on top. Using an iron set on 'steam' I press a section at a time until the top towel is almost dry. Remove top towel and let sweater cool. Remove sweater from bottom towel and set aside until sweater is completely dry--usually overnight. If anything doesn't lay the way I want it to, I do block it using the steam method.
2006-07-13 16:34:02 · answer #4 · answered by Yarn Junkie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt your scarf will curl using the rib stitch unless your tension is off.
Good Luck!
2006-07-17 08:28:55 · answer #5 · answered by E Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ends won't curl up, but the whole thing will probably curl up like a tube when it's done.
2006-07-14 06:08:10 · answer #6 · answered by Danaerys 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldnt curl unless you have a really off tension and varying tension..for example your cast on is extremely tight. ..then you loosen up.
One reason ribbing is used on the waistband and cuffs/collars of sweaters is that it is flat.
2006-07-14 03:03:57 · answer #7 · answered by Kelli, Becky,Rebecca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the ribbing is much firmer than stockinette.
2006-07-14 20:40:47 · answer #8 · answered by cassandradl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you're done you will block it to eliminate curl
2006-07-13 15:27:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't really have any curling problems.. it should just be nice and stretchy/expandable.
2006-07-18 13:27:42 · answer #10 · answered by xenomorph_girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋