If you have ever considered how double sided knitting is performed then you certainly might find this information very interesting. The process of double sided knitting uses the process called Brioche which when translated from French means mistake. We cannot see any reason for why it is called mistake as the outcomes are a long way from this outcome. This method is particularly good when using 2 colours to be able to create a reversible garment like a scarf, bag or blanket.
When doing double sided knitting you will discover you need to work every row twice but this means it's going to double the thickness of your garment so is great for making stuff that should be a little firmer such as a bag. It can be a tricky process to learn and although we are able to give you a quick overview here it is not possible to explain the entire method in this post. When starting I would recommend using two colours as this will make it much easier to check if you are doing it right. The basic principle means that you need to work every row twice, once in each colour. If you start with colour 1 you will knit that row, slipping the stitches in colour 2 to take the yarn round to the front and keep it on the same side. You'll then work that row again with colour 2, on this occasion purling the stitches in colour 2 and slipping the stitches in colour 1.
What's been explained about knitting Brioche may seem like a really tricky process yet it's far more straightforward than it seems. Every one of the stitches used are incredibly simple and it is just a matter of making sure you keep the colours and sides separate. When you first begin it might appear as though you cannot see exactly how it works but after a few rows it will become second nature and when you do get it wrong then you will simply see as the wrong colour will appear on one side.
If you are curious about the advantages of this technique you will want to consider exactly what can be achieved with it. When you know the basics you will be able to make intricate patterns which are 100% reversible that will open up a whole world of different designs for you.
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This article was provied by Mercedes Aspland for The Knitting Shop where you can discover a great selection of knitting yarns as well as more tips and advice on knitting.
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