Body update!!

Well I finally managed to get my clc body cast on - going cross eyed with counting the stitches! Also trying to ensure that I joined it in the round without twisting my stitches was exhausting!! I see that it is important to mark the steek. I am trying to decide as to whether to mark it with markers or by sewing a thread up thru the front. Also do I just mark where the fabric will be cut or there and the six stitches either side? T

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Permalink Reply by KnitWhich? on August 6, 2010 at 12:29pm

Cherubhmm,

The steek us usally a series of stitches (I think it is 6 for the CLC). I used markers, but a few of the knitters also used a visual marker in the knitting itself. For example, they would purl the first and last -- or all -- of the steek stitches. That way when it was time to reinforce the steek and cut it, it was still obvious where it should be.

Permalink Reply by cherubhmm on August 6, 2010 at 1:01pm

Thank you for that. I am using markers right now so I think I will continue to do so! I think when I get to the join of the arms I might stitch up the steek line. I have decided to omit the shaping and am now really enjoying the knitting because I can relax!!

Permalink Reply by KnitWhich? on August 6, 2010 at 1:17pm

The steek stitching doesn't go up the steek line. You will need to stitch up the stitches on each side of the steek line and cut between them, which is why you might want to make sure you know where the entire steek area is. But it is fun -- even though I did do the waist shaping, it was relaxing for me. ♥Jo

Permalink Reply by cherubhmm on August 6, 2010 at 1:24pm

LOL I have got myself confused! I have been looking at the diagram on the pattern. OK so you stitch up the markers that begin the sweater and then the markers 6 stitches on??? Sorry I am so dumb!!!:(

Permalink Reply by Faith O. Salyer on August 6, 2010 at 5:47pm

I finished my cardi yesterday, still needs washed and blocked, but done none the less. I used sewing thread of contrasting color to mark the sew up lines on either side of where you cut. It made finding that row very easy. I also used the crochet technique to secure it. Very easy.

Permalink Reply by cherylbwaters on August 6, 2010 at 9:44pm

We await pictures.

Permalink Reply by cherubhmm on August 7, 2010 at 12:53am

Thank you for that! I'm stressing!!!! Looking forward to seeing your finished cardi!

Permalink Reply by Peggy Stuart on August 6, 2010 at 1:25pm

Check this out:
http://community.knitpicks.com/group/classiclinescardigankal/forum/...
You may find it answers some of your questions. I can't believe we've been doing is sweater for so long! I remember when it came out!

Permalink Reply by cherubhmm on August 6, 2010 at 1:29pm

Thank you Peggy! I thought I had got to grips with this steeking idea! Believe it or not, I have listened to the podcast on steeking and looked on here. I think I find it difficult to process the information - maybe I am developing dementia!! My sweater will certainly go on and on and on........

Permalink Reply by virginia karlsbroten on August 25, 2010 at 5:22am

I understand your frustration at all that counting of stitches. I placed a marker every 50 stitches but others suggested every 20 which is a better idea...which I ended up doing AFTER I had to rip out many rows of knitting. I thought I had been so careful not to have a twist in my cast on stitches and how in the world I didn't notice until I had gotten into it by about 25 rows is a mystery to me. I was just into mindless and I stress mindless knitting!! I recast (with markers every 20) and rejoined and did a row but it took until after midnight and I am not a night person. I hope I won't live to regret that decision. Someone also suggested purling the 6 stitches in the steek. I purled 2, knit the 2 center ones and purled the last 2 and you can see exactly where to cut...just a suggestion. vk

Permalink Reply by cherylbwaters on August 25, 2010 at 8:58am

Virginia, we are finding spinning even more mindless than simple knitting. You might want to click here and check out the new SAL [spin along]. Many of us are new to spinning and really loving it. KP's new Turkish spindle and wonderful roving are really worth it.

Permalink Reply by Peggy Stuart on August 25, 2010 at 9:10am

I'm enjoying it! Simple knitting is OK, too!