Theory Sweater Knitting Resources

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Magic Loop

This YouTube video by Northknits is an easy way to learn the magic loop method.
In my Theory Sweater, I use magic loop to cast on my top down sweater.

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German Short Rows

This YouTube video by Brooklyn Tweed is an easy way to learn the German method special technique.
In my Theory Sweater, I use German Short Rows while knitting the sweater’s yoke.


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1 x 1 Knit Ribbing

This YouTube video by Howcast is an easy way to learn the 1x1 ribbing in the round stitch pattern technique.
In my Theory Sweater, I use 1x1 ribbing in the round, while knitting the sweater’s neckline.


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Written techniques

German Short Row:
The piece is turned at the end of the current short row. Slip & pull (S&P) is worked on the first stitch of the row following a turn. The first stitch on the L needle is slipped purlwise with yarn in front (wyif), then the yarn is pulled tightly over the needle so that the two legs of the stitch in the row below are pulled up and exposed on the R needle. Tension is held on the yarn while working the next stitch on the L needle to keep the stitch in this position. When the pulled stitch is encountered on the following row, it will appear as though two loops are linked at their centers, each loop has two legs, and each set of legs goes either in front or in back of the L needle. Insert the needle into the center of the linked loops and knit or purl as usual, thus concealing the turn point.

Slip & Pull (S&P):

After a knit/RS row (purl side facing; yarn at front of work): Slip 1 stitch purlwise from L to R needle, pull yarn over R needle to back (as if making a yarn over) and around to front again, pulling tightly; continue as directed in pattern.

After a purl/WS row (knit side facing; yarn at back of work): Bring yarn to front, slip 1 stitch purlwise from L to R needle, pull yarn over R needle to back (as if making a yarn over), pulling tightly; continue as directed in pattern.

To hide the pulled stitches in subsequent rows: Work to the pulled stitch, insert R needle into the center of the linked loops and knit or purl the stitch as usual.

1x1 Knit Ribbing

Here is the standard written stitch pattern for 1x1:
For an even number of stitches -

Round 1: *Knit 1, Purl 1; rep from * to end.

Rep Round 1 for pattern.