margcoe@nexicom.net February, 2005
Permission to post to AC4C given on 7/17/06
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Any Machine – Make a Tension Swatch to determine sts/rows per inch.
(E-wrap is the same as Cast On, Hold means to not knit on the stitches put on hold)
E-Wrap cast on over ______ needles. (19” x number of sts/inch)
Knit to row count _______ . (8” x number of rows/inch)
Bind off _______ stitches.
(1/4 of the total number of cast on sts.)
E-Wrap cast on those same ___ stitches.
Pull these needles to E Position (this makes knitting these stitches easier)
Knit one row.
Bind off ____ stitches (1/4 of the total number of cast on sts.)
E-Wrap cast on over these same ____ stitches.
Pull these needles to E Position - again to help them knit off.
RC000 - Pull end ____ needles to E Position for a few rows (this just helps them knit off properly)
Knit _____ rows. (5 1/2” x number of rows/inch)
Bind off _____ CENTER stitches. (1/4 of the total number of cast on sts)
Put one half in hold. Engage your HOLD Buttons.
E-Wrap cast on ______ stitches in center (1/2 of the total number of center sts)
of piece you are going to knit on.
Since the other stitches are on hold pull these new stitches to UWP – C on most machines a few rows or until you can get some weights on this front neck opening.
Knit _____more rows. (5 1/2” x number of rows/inch)
Bind off (front bottom of sweater)
Go back to the stitches in hold and E-Wrap cast on ______ stitches at the center – (same as other side). Disengage your HOLD Buttons.
Pull these _______ stitches to C (UWP) Position for a few rows and hang weights.
Knit _______ rows. (5 1/2” x number of rows/inch)
Bind off (other front bottom of sweater).
The size of the sweater will depend on the Machine and Yarn you use. Enjoy!
Abbreviations
UWP - Upper working position
