Classroom: Sideways Knitting
Introduction
Sideways Patterns
Inspiration
Needlebed Limitations
Mix 'n Match Stitch Patterns
Stuff you Should Know
Knit-along: Cuff to Cuff
Yoke / Skirt
If you'd like your cuff-to-cuff longer than the width you have available, consider knitting panels to create a yoke and "skirt".
The seam can be placed just below the bust (empire style) or the seam could be at the waist with panels below (peplum).
The seam can be placed just below the bust (empire style) or the seam could be at the waist with panels below (peplum).
A-Line
- Knit the bodice cuff-to-cuff with the length to just below the bust
- Add side-to-side panels to add the desired sweater length
- Use short row shaping to create the A-line shape
Peplum
- Knit the bodice cuff-to-cuff to the waist
- Add panels (either direction) to add the desired sweater length
- Make the panels wide enough to add a bit of gathers
A-Line Panel
- Knit the bodice cuff-to-cuff to just below the bust
- Panels to add the desired sweater length
- Knit the panels horizontally or vertically to create the A-line shape with or without gathers