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Afghan Joins |
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Initially, compare the number of stitches to the number of rows in the two pieces to be joined to insure both pieces will remain square. The following techniques assumes you are joining squares together. |
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Eyelet Join...... E-wrap cast on. The effect can be enhanced if you use double or triple yarn thickness for this e-wrap. Hang the first square to the main bed with wrong side facing you. Knit 2 rows at main tension. Transfer every other needle across the bed. Knit 4 rows. Transfer every other needle alternate to the first row of transfers. Knit 2 rows. Remove on waste yarn or garter bar. Hang the second square to the main bed with right side facing you. Repeat the same e-wrap cast on. Rehang stitches from the first square with wrong side facing you. Knit 1 row and bind off. |
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Horizontal Tuck Stitch Join...... Lay the first square on top of the needle bed with wrong side facing up and needles pulled out to hold position. Pierce the front edge stitches on to the needle hooks. Pull the square back to the needle bed with all stitches caught on a needle. The square is still laying on top of the needle bed at this time. Place yarn in hooks and close all latches. Hand knit stitches back to working position. Bring the square down to the front of machine - right side will be facing you. Knit 1 row. Tuck 3 rows on every 3rd needle. Knit 2 rows. Hang the second square with wrong side facing you. Knit 1 row and bind off. |
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Vertical Tuck Stitch Join...... Cast on 5 stitches; knit 2 rows. Hold a square with the purl side and the cast-on edge towards you. Pick up 1 complete long loop from the square and hang it on to the left needle. Do the same with the second square and hang it on the right needle. *Knit 1 row; pull center stitch to hold position and set carriage to 'hold'; knit 3 rows; cancel 'hold'; knit 1 row.* Holding the squares up to the needle bed, hang 1 stitch from left and right squares and repeat. |
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