Ask Jeanette ‘Knitting’ issue 93, September 2011
How to do a long tail cast Long tail cast on method
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Kilim Cushion
how to make up the back of the Kilim Cushion, Knitting Magazine, issue 92
From your co-ordinating fabric cut 1 x Front piece, 2 x Back pieces and 1 x Facing to the dimensions given in the pattern remembering to add 2 cm ( 3/4 in ) seam allowance.
Turn a hem on both Back pieces using a warm iron to create a crease
Then use a sewing machine to sew a double line of stitches as shown by the dotted lines in the picture above.
For the Facing fold both edges towards the centre and press with the iron and set aside whilst you make the button loops using this super fast method.
Cut 2 x 125 cm ( 49.25 inch ) lengths of yarn C, hold together, knot at one end and sellotape to a flat surface ( I used my desk )
Tape the other end of the yarns to the tip of an electric drill or screwdriver. Stand away from the desk so that the yarn is fully outstretched then switch on the drill / screwdriver to twist the yarn until the cord begins to twist back on itself. Even out the cord and knot at one end to prevent it from untwisting.
From this long cord make 3 x smaller cords each 12 cm (4.75 inch) long and secured at each end with a knot.
Next lay the Back piece face down so that the wrong side of the folded hem is facing upwards.
Then position the button loops so that they’re evenly spaced along the opening edge then place the Facing with the hems downwards on top. Make sure the folds are matched at the opening edges then pin in place. Pin the opposite edge of the Facing in place to the Back to secure.
Sew a double row of stitches along the opening edge to secure the loops in place then sew the other side of the Facing in place. Next with the right side of the Front facing upwards, lay the remaining Back piece on top so that the right sides are matched and there is a 10 cm ( 4 inch ) overlap at the centre opening. Use the sewing machine to sew the side seams and turn right side out before sewing buttons in place to match the position of the loops.
Finally put the cover onto the cushion pad and fasten the buttons so that cushion shape is nice and full then hand sew the knitted piece in place.
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Sam Sloan Photography
I am looking for help. How do you get the scalloped edges on the mullinsbay scarf? Mine comes out straight across. Thanks!
Janet
Hi Janet
Thanks for your question. The combination of yarn overs and ‘k2togs / k2tog tbls’ in the first 5 rows starts to cause the bottom edges down into points and you can make these much more emphasised once the scarf is finished. When blocking, pin the scarf on an ironing board and pay particular attention to the cast on edges of the scarf to make these points more pronounced and then blast them with a steam iron. (I tend to let the steam do the work and never actually touch the knitting with the iron) Do this a couple of times and allow the scarf to cool completely before unpinning. I really wanted the pointed edges to be another feature on the scarf which is why it’s worked in two pieces and then grafted together at the centre.
I hope this helps and you enjoy knitting this design. I’m just working on my new site where I’ll be publishing more of my designs. Do let me know how you get on
Jeanette