KNITTING AN OVAL SHAPE
Using a 32" - 40" (preferred) circular needle, using a figure-8 cast-on half the number of desired stitches. For example, if your pattern calls for 40 stitches, cast-on 20. Knit through back loops to establish the base.
If you leave 3x as much yarn as cast on stitches. Then you can use that long tail (after knitting a few rows) to weave through the center stitches for extra support.
pm = place marker
m2 = k front, back, front in same stitch
Rnd 1: pm, k1, m2, k to last 2 sts, m2, k1
Rnd 2: k around
Rnd 3: k2, m2, k to last 3 sts, m2, k2
Rnd 4: k around
Rnd 5: k3, m2, k to last 4 sts, m2, k2
Rnd 6: k around
Rnd 7: k4, m2, k to last 5 sts, m2, k4
Rnd 8: k around
Continue stepping over 1 st on all odd numbered rounds so that you are doing the m2 on the middle stitch of the last group of m2 in the previous increase round until you have the desired length for your oval.
Hi how do you do a Figure 8 Cast on using only one circular needle???
ReplyDeleteThank you
For the figure 8 cast on look up Judy's magic cast on. there are some great videos on how to do it.
ReplyDeleteHi, i appreciate you sharing how you knit an oval, it will help me with a project I’m working on. I knit Judy‘s magic cast on and continued with Magic looping method of knitting.
ReplyDeleteBut then noticed that you made an error in your pattern. Your pattern directions would cause all the increase stitches to becmade on one end of the oval and end of with a teardrop shape. To make an oval it should read…
Rnd 1: pm, (k1, kfb, knit to end of row) 2x
Rnd 2: k around
Rnd 3: (k2, kfb, knit to end of row) 2x
Rnd 4: k around
Rnd 5: (k3, kfb, knit to end of row) 2x
Rnd 6: k around
Rnd 7: (k4, kfb, knit to end of row) 2x
Rnd 8: k around
kfb = knit front and back of the stitch