What does it mean to knit top down?

What does it mean to knit top down?

on December 18, 2020. in Knitting Tips, Techniques. My favorite sweater construction is top-down – this means you literally start knitting at the top, i.e, the neck. You work your way from the neck down to the underarms, working increases along the way to grow the sweater out.

Is it easier to knit top down or bottom up?

Verdict: You are more likey to wear a Top-Down sweater because it is easier to finish. But bottom-up sweaters look amazing once you finish all the seaming.

How do you improvise a top-down sweater?

How to improvise a top-down sweater: Introduction

1. Cast on.
2. Rib for a couple of inches.
3. Place markers designating increase points.
4. Increase every other round until you’ve got the desired dimension.
5. Transfer the gusset/sleeve stitches onto waste yarn.

How to knit a cardigan?

1) Start by cutting away the hem of the cardigan. Try the cardigan on in front of a mirror, folding the edge until you hit the right length. 2) Take the cardigan off, turn it inside out and lay it flat on a level surface. 3) Fold the hem of the sweater up to the line you marked in the previous step, before ironing the fold. 4) Use a capstitch to sew along the hem edge. Tie the threads at the side seams to close the seam.

What is Knitting Factory?

The Knitting Factory is a nightclub that was opened in New York City and that featured eclectic music and entertainment.

What is knit down?

Knit down is a sample of knit fabric pattern of dyed yarns (may be a check or stripe pattern) used for color approval as well as pattern approval. (e.g. Sweater or any other knitted fabric made of dyed yarns).

What is knit top?

A knit fabric, on the other hand, is made of a series of looped threads and is made by using needles to essentially loop the yarn around itself. This means the knit fabric, regardless of fiber composition, is going to be stretchier because the loops can stretch in all directions.