August 7th, 2012
Tuesday’s Knitting Tip – Keeping the Facing of a Sweater Flat
Thank you to Theresa, our Customer Service Supervisor who shared this fantastic tip with us!
I love the look of stockinette stitch, but it will roll if it’s used alone as an edging. The solution: knit in stockinette for the public side of your work, and ribbing for the inside of the work.
Here, Theresa worked stockinette, then a purl row, then ribbing. She tacked the facing down with a few stitches and it lays flat beautifully. This technique will give you the clean look of stockinette without the headache of rolling edges!
The sweater featured in the photo is the Knitbot Featherweight Cardigan.
Customer Service Liaison at WEBS - America's Yarn Store
I started working at WEBS in September 2010. I learned how to knit 5 years ago and have been crocheting since childhood. When I'm not knitting, I love to be outside with my Black Lab, Ellie.
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Tags: facing, knitting tips, sweater, Tuesday's Tip
May 8th, 2013 at 10:42 am
Are there any more detailed instructions on this technique. I’m just not getting it. But I guess if I had yarn and needles in hand, I might understand. Thanks.
January 7th, 2014 at 12:19 pm
Does anyone know what cardigan pattern this is? I love the looks of it, but I need a pattern in order to make it.