Here’s the background of the Design Workshop sample, knitted on the Ultimate Sweater Machine, with keyplate 2-dot. The class sample begins above the dark row about three inches from the bottom.
I made a tuck in the side, to see if I could mimic the shape of the rock in the photo. The problem with making tucks is that you have to add more rows to make up for the ones you lose through tucking. A knitter needs to experiment!
In the next couple of days, I’ll quilt and bind this piece, and show the colors I chose for plants and other reef scenery.
You can save time in class by pre-cutting your fabric. This is what you need:
- Backing for sample: a square, 15.5 inches on each side
- Short binding strips: 15 inches x 3.5 inches (cut 2). After cutting, fold in half, lengthwise, and press.
- Long binding strips: 17 inches x 3.5 inches (cut 2). After cutting, fold in half, lengthwise, and press.
- Optional: a hanging sleeve if you would like to hang your finished piece: 15.5 inches x 6 inches. If you have time, make a very narrow hem on each short side.