Almost like a turkey ([info]sporadicfungian) wrote in [info]punk_knitters,
@ 2008-05-11 16:52:00
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pattern question
So I'm starting Knitty's Jaden, and I'm a little confused by:

Scallop Lace Pattern
(Worked over a multiple of 9 sts + 2):
Row 1 [RS]: K1, [k1, yo, k2, SKP, k2tog, k2, yo] to last st, k1.
Even-Numbered Rows 2-6 [WS]: P all sts.
Row 3 [RS]: K1, [yo, k2, SKP, k2tog, k2, yo, k1] to last st, k1.
Row 5 [RS]: K1, p to last st, k1.
Repeat Rows 1-6 for pattern.

Shaping Note:
Within the lace pattern, each [yo] is paired with a decrease. When increasing or decreasing at edge of work (ie. when shaping waist, sleeves, etc.), be sure to keep lace pattern correct. Do not work a [yo] if there are not enough sts to work its accompanying decrease.

I kind of get what the shaping note means, but I'm not totally sure about how best to execute it. Any tips?

Thanks!

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I would take the lazy way, and switch over to plain knit as soon as possible.
[info]irishlacenet
2008-05-11 11:29 pm UTC (link)
Which means that as soon as you lose one stitch on each end, I would omit the YO and skp at the start of row 3, and at the start of row 5, and the k2tog and YO at the ends of rows 3 and 5.

You could, theoretically, work the YO and skp at the start of row 3 and the k2tog and YO at the end of row 5, but that seems like a level of complication that isn't worth it. Especially since it won't be matched by the other piece when you go to seam these things up.

So if you would lose the lace segment on one side, lose it on the other, even there are technically enough stitches to work it on the other side.

So after the first decrease row, you lose a partial repeat on each end. After the 5th decrease row, you lose another partial repeat on each end (= losing one full repeat on each end). After the 10th decrease row, you lose another partial decrease. And after the 14th decrease row, another one. Then again after the 19th row, and again after the 23rd row. And you keep adding 4 and 5 to determine where you would lose the partial repeats.

Does this make sense to you?

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