Because jute twine is not your traditional fiber, I decided to compose a list of helpful hints that I wish I would have known before I embarked on my adventure. Here they are below along with pictures of the place mats that I knitted and painted. The patterns is also now for sale online. I will post those links again at the bottom of the blog entry.
Hints for knitting with jute twine
· Jute twin can
be rather slippery. Knit the first few rows very slowly to avoid dropping a
stich.
· It may be
necessary to use your fingers to guide the jute twin and needles when knitting
the first few rows to avoid slipping and dropped stiches.
· Cast on with
moderate tension. If you cast on too tight, it will be very difficult to knit
your first few rows. If you cast on too loose, the edge of the placemat will
not assume the shape needed.
· Use metal
needles. Wood or bamboo needles along with jute twine could lead to frustrating
knitting experience. The jute twine will
slide better and be easier to work with on metal needles.
· Use long
knitting needles. The jute fiber cannot be scrunched down on the needles as
well as traditional yarn; the long needles will prevent dropped stitches and
prove to be a less challenging knitting experience.
· Jute twine
can be rough on your hands. If you have sensitive hands, you may want to
consider wearing light gloves.
· If you find
it difficult binding off with your needles, you may want to try binding off
with your fingers.
Here is the dog place mat...there is some painting required:
Here is the people place mat..some painting is also required:
As always, you can buy my single patterns at the following online locations:
Maybe Elizabeth Zimmermans stitch bind off would be good with jute. never knitted with jute before but I'm about to give it a go.
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