patsylabrador Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I was curious about knitting a jumper on circular needles that requires no seams and wasn't sure how it would work. I've had a go, the jumper is a little odd because I didn't worry about sizing and correct wool and stuff. I just wanted to try out the procedure. I knitted the tiniest size possible. Basically, I made a tube for the body, two shaped tubes for the arms and then joined them at the armhole. Then I knitted the yoke and neck and cast off. Just a few stitches under the arms to sew up. Best of all, no picking up stitches or sewing seams. It was nice watching the jumper 'grow'. The pattern is in the form of a chart which confused me a bit and joining the body and sleeves reduced me to swearing and muttering but I guess I'll get the hang of it. I prefer v-necked jumpers but I think I could stop this jumper lower to give a softer, wider neckline. I fancy trying it in 4ply denim coloured wool with just a few subtle beads for a nice casual summer jumper. I can't understand how to knit on one circular needle yet so I used two circular needles. The pattern can also be made into a cardigan. The jumper I made is very rough and out of proportion etc but if anyone is interested to see how it looks I can post a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Yes please, I'd love to see a picture! It is something I really want to master - circular knitting. Every time I try, my language becomes disgraceful! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 This is it. What I did was to cast on all the stitches that the pattern said and then slide half on the second needle. I did the same on the yoke, using the shoulder as half way. hope that makes sense. When I finished a row I slid the stitches onto the cable bit so that they just hung there and then did the stitches on the second needle, pulling the first two stitches very tight. I raised the back neck by doing a couple of short rows. As you can see, it is a bit rough and ready but it was interesting seeing how the jumper developed. (I thought i had reduced the picture size but apparently not) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I have knitted a few Icelandic style (as in the ones with the fancy patterns round the yoke) jumpers this way and it becomes easier once you suss the basics. I love the minimal sewing up. LMW has a lovely purple jumper knitted this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I know nothing about knitting, but my mother used to knit Guernsey and Icelandic/fair isle sweaters on round needles. I just remember that they took a fine yarn and the sweaters were quite heavy when finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I have knitted a few Icelandic style (as in the ones with the fancy patterns round the yoke) jumpers this way and it becomes easier once you suss the basics. So agree. OH has several of them which I have knitted over the years. The pattern is over 30 years old but the style has come back into fashion PL I think you are probably making things harder for yourself using 2 needles. Doesn't it get a bit tangled up Love your jumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
