Nifty! This month we’re exploring relief stitches, using twists that travel across the fabric, starting with Block Eleven, “Every Which Way.”
I’m particularly glad to see this technique come up – I still recall doing a hat pattern with all over right twists and left twists. The right twists, I could figure out, but I never got the hang of left twists and had to use a cable needle every time my stitches travelled in that direction. So tedious!
Amy shows us how to work these twists, which I think of as tiny one-stitch cables.
After doing this block, I may take another crack at that hat pattern. Let’s hear it for learning new things!
As always we love seeing your blocks. You can share with us on Facebook, or in our Ravelry group. We’ll see you in two weeks with a new block and a new take on this design element!
Happy knitting!
Bamboo Glam is brand new for us, although as you can tell from the model we’ve already gotten some advance samples and have had a blast working with it. It’s 96% bamboo with 4% glitter for just the right amount of glam. Our full stock is due to arrive any time now and we can’t wait!
I love this vest. It combines so many different elements. The scarf-like front can be worn straight or draped. The ribbed back with its open expanse at the shoulders is dramatic and airy. And 
The piece is knitted flat. The pattern includes a schematic and a picture of the vest laid out to make it easier to visualize exactly what’s going on with this piece. It seems complex, but it’s simple once you see it all put together.
