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Knit-Wit tools create rosettes using a round tool or
a square tool. Both tools work the same way, but each
creates a distinctive look.
Before You Begin
Most types and weights of yarn will work with the Knit-Wit
tools. The desired effect depends on the thickness of
the yarn and the number of times it is wrapped around
the tool.
In
our illustrations, we will be making two loop petals.
Many of the bulky weight yarns will only require one
winding while the sport weight yarns and finer yarns
may take three or more wrappings to get a thicker effect.
We
recommend practicing before beginning any project. Create
2-3 test rosettes to ensure you're achieving the desired
result. This is also a good rule of thumb when experimenting
with new yarns and fibers.
Download basic instructions (pdf)
To see basic instructions in English, click
here.
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aquí.
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Getting Started
Begin making rosettes by selecting the desired tool
and turning the knob on the stem to extend the prongs.
You will hear a click when the prongs have locked into
position.
Think
of the top of the Knit-Wit tools as a clock face. Looking
at the prongs, start at the black prong in the twelve
o'clock position then count one o'clock, two o'clock
and so on. This will help you stay oriented with where
to start and how to form petals of the rosette.
You
may wish to use a permanent marker to mark the numbers
on the top of the tool for additional help.
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Making the Petals
Begin at the six o'clock position by securing the yarn
to the left side of the black prong, holding it down
with your finger, leaving approximately a 2" end. Take
the yarn up and over the face of the clock to the left
side of the black prong at the twelve o'clock position,
wrapping around the prong from left to right and down
to the six o'clock prong wrapping from right to left.
Now
bring the yarn up and over to the left side of the silver
prong at the one o'clock position, wrap it around from
left to right and back down to the silver prong at the
seven o'clock position wrapping from right to left.
Continue
to rotate the yarn, winding it around each prong, alternating
between black and silver prongs until a total of 12
petals have formed.
Repeat
this process, completing the petals a second time, winding
firmly but loosely enough so that it won't be difficult
to release the rosette from the tool.
For
a thicker, heavier look, wrap the yarn around the prongs
several times before moving onto step two.
The
square Knit-Wit tool is only slightly different from
the round tool. Notice how the colors of the prongs
alternate between black on each corner and silver on
the sides. Still think of the top of the tool as a clock
face. For either tool, begin by aligning the black prong
in the six o'clock position to begin wrapping yarn.
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Finishing the Center
After completing the final rotation, you will start
to see an opening forming in the center of the rosette.
Cut the length of yarn attached to the rosette, leaving
about 28 inches or more and thread your needle. This
length may vary depending on the type of yarn you use
and the number of times you wrap the yarn around the
tool.
Place
your finger on the yarn to anchor it where you completed
the final loop of the petals. Insert the threaded needle
into the center and underneath the yarn drawing the
needle out between the eleven o'clock and twelve o'clock
positions.
Next,
insert needle back into center again and draw the needle
out between twelve o'clock and one o'clock positions.
Repeat this process working clockwise, making sure to
go between each set of petals. For a small opening in
the center, pull the yarn tightly in the direction of
the center.
To
complete the center stitches, we will create a lock
stitch. This stitch stabilizes the center and prevents
unraveling. To make the lock stitch, once again insert
your needle into the center and draw out between the
set of petals between the eleven o'clock and twelve
o'clock position leaving slack in the yarn, creating
a loop. Insert the needle from right to left through
the loop and pull taught. The knot that has been formed
will slip to the back of the rosette and neatly hide
under the last stitch.
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Making the Border
Start the border by bringing the yarn out to the left
side of the prong in the one o'clock position. Insert
the needle in the center of the looped petal. Pull the
yarn through carefully, being sure to leave a loop at
the prong. Bring your needle through the loop you've
just made FROM THE BACK and pull yarn through top to
make a knot.
Continue
on to the two o'clock prong and repeat step.
Always
working clockwise, repeat this step at each petal. You
will make a total of 13 lock stitches; 12 stitches for
each petal and the 13th lock stitch will end at the
one o'clock position.
When
you have completed the last locked stitch, trim the
yarn and twist the tool stem to release the finished
rosette from the tool.
Download detailed instructions (pdf)
To see detailed instructions in English, click
here.
Para las instrucciones detalladas en español, chasque
aquí.
Pour des instructions détaillées en français, cliquetez
ici.
Note:
The rosette facing you on the tool is the right side.
Keep this in mind when joining rosettes together.
Joining One Round Rosette to Another
The easiest method for joining rosettes together is
to join them using the Knit-Wit tool. Rosettes can also
be made individually and stitched together.
To join your round rosettes together using the tool, begin
a second rosette and finish the center. Now take the
previously completed rosette and place it right sides
together with the rosette on the tool, matching petal
to petal.
Bring
the needle up between the looped petals on the tool
then between the looped petals of the top rosette. Pull
the yarn through and make a lock stitch. Join the petal
with a lock stitch using the same method.
After
completing the two lock stitches, move the top rosette
back off of the tool and complete the outer border of
the unfinished rosette. A total of 11 individual lock
stitches and two joining lock stitches will be completed.
Trim
the yarn close to the lock stitch and twist the tool
stem to release the two rosettes from the tool.
Joining
One Square Rosette to Another
To join your square rosettes together using the tool,
begin a second rosette and finish the center.
Place
your finished rosette right side down on top of the
rosette in progress, matching one petal above the other
and make a lock stitch.
Repeat
along one side working from corner to corner for a total
of four lock stitches. Make sure to catch both sets
of petals while making each lock stitch.
After
completing the four lock stitches, move the top rosette
off of the tool and continue to complete the outer border
of the rosette still on the tool. A
total of 9 individual lock stitches and 4 joining lock
stitches will be completed.
Trim
the yarn close to the lock stitch and twist the tool
stem to release the rosettes from the tool.
How
to Join Multiple Rosettes
To join multiple round rosettes, place the two
rosettes you are joining to the unfinished rosette on
the Knit-Wit tool, placing right sides together. Secure
the rosettes in four places to unfinished rosette on
tool using lock stitch as indicated in the diagram.
To
join multiple square rosettes, place the two
rosettes you are joining to the unfinished rosette on
the Knit-Wit tool, placing right sides together. Secure
rosettes in seven places as indicated in the diagram.
For
either shape, once the rosettes have been joined to
the rosette on the tool, continue to stitch the outer
border following a clockwise pattern.
Trim
yarn close to the last lock stitch and release rosette
from tool.
Contrasting
Centers
After the specified number of windings in your pattern
have been completed, cut yarn approximately 20 inches
long and wind around handle several times to prevent
unraveling.
Cut
24" of contrasting color yarn and thread needle.
Hold
end of yarn with the thumb and follow steps for Finishing
the Center. For
a more prominent center, repeat the steps a second time.
End with a lock stitch and trim ends of contrasting
yarn.
Unwind
yarn from handle and thread needle.
Refer
to steps for Making the Border to finish rosette.
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