Turning Rows
- July 4, 2023
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When knitting a doubled hem or a band, a turning row creates a sharp crease at the fold line.
1Tension Change Crease
2 Garter Ridge Crease
Distinctive and popular
3Picot edge
Feminine and often used for ladies and kids garments
1Tension Change Crease
This is the easiest and most commonly used turning row (just remember to adjust the tension after knitting the row)
2 Garter Ridge Crease
Distinctive and popular
3Picot edge
Feminine and often used for ladies and kids garments
Watch the video to learn how to knit these types of turning rows.
Many times patterns will instruct you to “knit a turning row” when hanging a hem or knitting a doubled band.
The purpose is to create a crease or decorative edge along the fold of the hem.
Here are some basic methods. Incorporate one in your next project to make it special.
Many times patterns will instruct you to “knit a turning row” when hanging a hem or knitting a doubled band.
The purpose is to create a crease or decorative edge along the fold of the hem.
Here are some basic methods. Incorporate one in your next project to make it special.
Hems are the finishing touch for any knitted item.
Sure, you can add ribbing or just let the edges roll for a casual look.
But ... adding a hem creates a stable edge, adds interest and can give your garment a designer touch.
Sure, you can add ribbing or just let the edges roll for a casual look.
But ... adding a hem creates a stable edge, adds interest and can give your garment a designer touch.
What do you think?
Are you tired of seeing ribbing on every sweater?
Are you open to adding hems and decorative edges in lieu of ribbing?
Are you tired of seeing ribbing on every sweater?
Are you open to adding hems and decorative edges in lieu of ribbing?
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