Construction through shape
Three-dimensional effects
You can knit separate sections of
fabric by putting groups of needles
into holding position at various times,
which allows you to change the
colour, stitch size and so on.
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Construction through shape
1 This chart illustrates knitting a raised
pattern within the fabric, using
groups of needles in holding position.
The knitted sections are worked
individually, with all other needles on
hold. The held needles change as
each separate section is knitted.
2–5 Swatches of three-dimensional knit
by Victoria Hill.
Knitting a raised pattern
1 Hold the groups of needles and then put them
back into working position, either all at once or
gradually, one at a time. Repeat the pattern to
create three-dimensional, sculptured surfaces.
2 Two halves of a knitted piece can be worked
separately, resulting in a vertical slit between
the two, which can either be sewn together
later or left open for design purposes (such
as for buttonholes).
3 Try holding all needles on the left whilst knitting
30 rows on the right; then hold all needles on
the right whilst knitting 30 rows on the left.
Both sets of needles will have knitted 30 rows
and knitting can resume as normal with all
needles in working position. If one group of
needles is held longer than the other group,
allowing more rows to occur on one side, you
will create an interesting loop of knitting. Try
knitting and holding alternate blocks of needles
to form an overall looped fabric, which will
provide exciting new starting points for design
developments. The longer the needles are
held, the bigger the raised sections tend to be.