Adding a No-Roll Hem to a Stockinette Sweater

re: Adding a No-Roll Hem to a Stockinette Sweater

yogini — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:59:45 GMT

Please, what about doing this hem to a finished project- as an afterthought or after we see that the hem is indeed rolling up? Thank you.

re: Adding a No-Roll Hem to a Stockinette Sweater

MelissaH — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:18:33 GMT

VivianB, if you go to Step 1 in the tutorial above and click on the highlighted words "crochet provisional cast-on" that's one example. Eunny Jang also has a video on this site that teaches several provisional cast-on techniques, some using scrap yarn and even using circular needles, in addition to the crochet technique. A provisional cast-on leaves the first row of stitches in your project "live" so that, when you take the scrap yarn or circular needles out, you can knit from the beginning point DOWN. It's handy for lots of reasons: making Estonian lace items, making a sweater longer if it's too short for the intended wearer, or just adding something else to the bottom, instead of being stuck with whatever you cast on first. It's easy to do and gives you so many options for "add-ons" to the bottom of your work. ☺

re: Adding a No-Roll Hem to a Stockinette Sweater

PatriciaS — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:30:23 GMT

I have just finished reading through four [4 ] months postings on Knitting Daily. I learned so many helpful tricks.The shaping info has me working on a top without a pattern, just a gage nd measurements. I liked the Top Five picks. I made the Swallow tail Shawl for my grand daughter to wear at her wedding. She and it were beautiful I am a fearless knitter and feel trying new ideas and tips. Thanks Sandy. You,re doing us knitters a great service. Pat

re: Adding a No-Roll Hem to a Stockinette Sweater

Moons1295 — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:28:32 GMT

I would suggest knitting the rows that are going to be on the wrong side of the garment on a smaller needle than those that will be on the right side; this will help keep the hem from flaring.

re: Adding a No-Roll Hem to a Stockinette Sweater

osbornecas@gmail.com — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:54:49 GMT

Thank you for your very helpful tips on a knitted hem. I have never done a hem, but have read that it should be about 10% fewer stitches or knot on a samller needle than the body. Is this correct?

re: Adding a No-Roll Hem to a Stockinette Sweater

GJabouri — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:24:18 GMT

Hi LETICIA,

Oh, and it is available as a free pattern here, too. Just click on Free Patterns underneath the KnitPicks ad.

re: Adding a No-Roll Hem to a Stockinette Sweater

GJabouri — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:20:14 GMT

Hi LETICIA,
According to Ravelry the Barrymore Slouch Hat pattern is in the Interweave Spring 2008 issue.

re: Adding a No-Roll Hem to a Stockinette Sweater

ReneeB — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:35:25 GMT

Oh those hems are awesome! I love how you knit the straight hem together without having to use a needle and thread to tack it down. Plus this gives me some options for sweaters I want to make but don't like the bottom edges they came with. Thank you, Sandi!

re: Adding a No-Roll Hem to a Stockinette Sweater

LeticiaR — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:31:09 GMT

I am looking for the pattern on the "Barrymore Slouch Hat" and I can't seem to find it. Can you help please

crimesolvingmom@aol.com

re: Adding a No-Roll Hem to a Stockinette Sweater

LeticiaR — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:31:03 GMT

I am looking for the pattern on the "Barrymore Slouch Hat" and I can't seem to find it. Can you help please

crimesolvingmom@aol.com

re: Adding a No-Roll Hem to a Stockinette Sweater

Mkilcoyne — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:07:33 GMT

Great tips on alternative edgings! Thanks for the clear instructions!

re: Adding a No-Roll Hem to a Stockinette Sweater

CharleneM@2 — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:11:49 GMT

Are you Guys mindreaders or something? It's kind of scary everytime I start a new project. With new techs or stitches, etc. You seem to be posting it that day. SCARRRY Thanks Charlene

re: Adding a No-Roll Hem to a Stockinette Sweater

ChristinaB — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:08:39 GMT

Don't you work a purl row at the fold to make the hem lie flat? It folds much nicer if you do.

re: Adding a No-Roll Hem to a Stockinette Sweater

honey_b — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:44:57 GMT

great site! I'm a starter and have 1,000,000 questions! Is there any way I can post a question on this site? It's within a book (_Bag Style_) that you sell.

re: Adding a No-Roll Hem to a Stockinette Sweater

Katrina — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:05:39 GMT

I've used this technique before, but without the provisional cast on. I just pick up each stitch from the cast on edge and knit 2 together. Works great!