[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Log cabin

[amcarr1 at verizon.net]

Bernice,

Because of the multi-directional knitting that makes up log cabin patterns,
using something other than garter stitch can throw off how the rectangles
line up.  Your tension can also be an issue.  

You might be able to find a lace pattern that gives you the same row and
stitch gauge as your garter stitch.  Maybe a moss stitch.  Cables will be
difficult to match up your gauge as they pull the stitches together and give
you a shorter row than garter or stockinette.  

The focus of log cabin knitting is the color arrangement to form a visual
pattern with the squares and rectangles.  Also keep in mind that if you keep
the different colored blocks and add a pattern, the overall effect might be
very visually busy.   

HTH,
Annette


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From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
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Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Log cabin

I'm wondering if it is the pattern or system you use for an afghan. The
trick will be compensating for the condensing aspect of a cable. I just
wondered if anybody had done a log cabin using other stitches. 
Bernice

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From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
Of Tracy Carcione via NFB-Krafters-Korner
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Cc: Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net>
Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Log cabin

I made a pair of fingerless mitts using the log cabin pattern.  They are
really neat.  The pattern isn't too hard, so long as you keep track of which
side is the "right" side.  

I don't see why you couldn't add cables to a pattern, so long as the square
you were working on was big enough.

A Treasury of Knitting Patterns, by Barbara Walker and available from NLS,
has a whole chapter on cable patterns.

Tracy

 

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