![]() Since the stitches are larger it is easier to see. I then suggest to those having difficulty with this that they practice the duplicate stitch on this single row. It is much easier to see the path of the yarn in the single row in a different color. It also has a section near the top where there is a mid-row color change (something you do in Level 1 of the Masters Program). Here is a photograph of a swatch I did several years ago. Work several rows in one color and then a row in a different color. One suggestion I have made in the past is to knit a swatch with very large needles. I've noticed that some knitters see this immediately while others really struggle. When you use this method to weave in yarn tails you duplicate the stitches on the WS of the work by following the path of the stitches. I've done several videos and blog entries about this but one thing I have learned is that everyone learns in different ways so here we go again. I received an email from a Basics student who is having trouble with the duplicate stitch method for weaving in yarn tails. I am loaning them to RedFish to display at Stitches West. I did manage to get my four seasons to the post office. ![]() I also got a head start on my spring cleaning.wishful thinking I suppose as it has been quite cold here. I also wrote the blog entry for my TKGA blog on the design process. I wrote the Finishing with Confidence article and the patterns for the Confident Beginner series. To do this, work steps 2 and 3 as normal, then when you come to work step 4, rather than inserting your sewing needle underneath both ‘legs’ of the stitch above, take your needle through to the back of the fabric to the right hand side of the right ‘leg’.I didn't knit much this week. You will notice that our chart uses some stitches which only cover half of the knitted stitch. Cut lengths of approximately 80cm, that way your yarn won’t get too fluffy as you’re pulling it through the fabric. When cutting your yarn ready to embroider, don’t cut your yarn too long. Duplicate stitching doesn’t look as neat if you work the stitches downwards, always go up! To make the duplicate stitches sit evenly over the top of your knitted stitches, work the embroidery either up in columns or sideways in rows. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to continue working in duplicate stitch. ![]() Pull the yarn through to the wrong side of the fabric, and finish off the stitch. Complete the stitch by inserting the needle in the same place where you started off.ħ. First, form the right-hand ‘leg’ of the stitch by inserting the needle at the top of the stitch, under both ‘legs’ of the stitch above it.Ħ. Your duplicate stitch will sit on top of this stitch, hiding the yarn under it, and it will look as if it was a knitted stitch. The spot where you’ve pulled the yarn through is at the bottom of the little ‘V’ formed by the stitch in the knitted fabric. Tug on the yarn until all of it has been pulled through to the right side.Ĥ. Bring the needle through to the right side of the fabric, at the bottom of the first stitch you want to embroider over.ģ. Secure your yarn on the wrong side of the fabric by sewing a couple of stitches close to where you want the first stitch.Ģ. Please note, this particular design works on a stocking stitch only and we used our Crazy Sexy Wool! Duplicate stitch heart step-by-stepġ. And, we’ve got two templates for you, so you can make a small heart or a big heart depending on your garment. Whether it’s to quickly customise some knitting in time for Valentine’s day, or simply because you love a good heart design, we’ve got just the tutorial for you! We’ll show you how to customise a heart design onto a piece of knitting using the duplicate stitch.
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