Trying something different.

knancy knitter · Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 12:32 am Post subject: Trying something different.

OK, I have a multi stripe scarf knitted, it has mostly purple and red angora with a lurex thread but in the middle I have , it's not too pretty now, green and yellow angora. I'm think I could crocheted stripes the long way, over and under the green and yellow stripes in both the red and purple to make the look of a weave. Has anyone ever tried anything like this, will it work or will I make a mess of it? I just started knitting it got carried away n now I want to make it look like it was intentional . . . . I've pulled off stuff like this before but these colors are making me think twice about it. Any ideas?

GrannieAnnie06 · Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 12:39 am Post subject:

I've done afghans where you crochet in one direction.. then turn 90 degrees and weave in the other.. and the afghan looks plaid..

Here's the post with the pic... http://knittinghaven.com/parlor/viewtopic.php?p=34570&highlight=plaid#34570
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knancy knitter · Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:19 pm Post subject:

Yes perfect, that's what I am looking for. Pretty piece, thanks a bunch Grannie A. I'd never seen it done but I thought it would be a good way to tie the sections together visually. That is exactly the look I am going for, a perfect plaid Very Happy

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ETA; Hummm, on second thought what will I do with the tails when I get to the end? I suppose I could knot them off n weave the tails into the like color but that limits the plaid colors, gotta think.