As the cover promises, this collection contains patterns all containing peplums, pleats, and ruffles, all knit in new yarn Papyrus. There is actually just one project that utilizes pleats, and that is the Kaizen cardigan.
The pleats are added just to the sleeve cuffs here for a touch of feminine playfulness to an otherwise classically shaped cardigan.
Though I did my best to give accurate written instructions of how to make the pleats, this is one of those techniques where pictures really do speak a thousand words. There are a few photos of how to join pleats included in the pattern file, but the following is a much more detailed instruction.
If you thought this looked complicated at the beginning, I hope I’ve changed your mind. It’s just a matter of arranging some stitches and working some k3togs.
Happy knitting!
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2 Replies to “Tutorial – Knitting Pleats”
I purchased this pattern and began to knit it today. The eyelet column Row 4 instruction is only for 4 stitches. I have been knitting it the same as Row 2 (WS). Am I correct in doing this? Otherwise the eyelet column would look wrong I think. Please let me know as I do not want to continue if I am incorrect.
Hi Janet,
There was a typo on the text instruction for row 4 – you’re correct, it should be the same as row 2: k1, p3, k1. The chart is accurate, and I’ll be updating the pattern file to reflect this correction.
Thanks so much for bringing this to our attention. I hope you enjoy the project!
I purchased this pattern and began to knit it today. The eyelet column Row 4 instruction is only for 4 stitches. I have been knitting it the same as Row 2 (WS). Am I correct in doing this? Otherwise the eyelet column would look wrong I think. Please let me know as I do not want to continue if I am incorrect.
Hi Janet,
There was a typo on the text instruction for row 4 – you’re correct, it should be the same as row 2: k1, p3, k1. The chart is accurate, and I’ll be updating the pattern file to reflect this correction.
Thanks so much for bringing this to our attention. I hope you enjoy the project!