How to Knit Moss Panels
Knitting moss panels requires the ability to read a pattern. Understanding a knitting pattern guides you through increasing, decreasing and stitch combinations to shape your woven garment. The moss panel is a variation of knit and purl stitch combinations to create a particular pattern. Traditionally, the moss panel is used for designing sophisticated sweaters, hats and pillows, however it is also used for beginning knitting projects. Read on to learn how to knit moss panels.
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Instructions
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Select a cast-on method. Choose from the long tail, cable, knitting on, invisible or provisional, old Norwegian and alternate cable cast on technique. Create a beginning border that is stylish and that complements a moss panel knitted garment.
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Knit moss panels using a multiple of eight, plus seven. Cast on 64 stitches for a project divisible by 8, and then add 7 more for 71. The moss panel is ideal for larger projects as the stitches are easily worked for blankets, the front and back of sweaters or larger pillows.
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Begin row one by using the combination of knit three, purl one, knit three, purl one across the cast on stitches until the end of the row.
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Switch for row two to purl three, knit one, purl three, knit one to the end to complete the second row. Maintain even tension while knitting. Keep your hands relaxed. Be careful not to pull the yarn too tight.
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Switch to row three and knit two, purl one, knit one. The panel pattern requires a repetition at this point. Repeat purl one, knit two twice and continue with the standard moss stitch knit one, purl one combination until the final three stitches which are purl one, knit two at the end of the row.
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Start row four with purl two, knit one, purl one. Change with the pattern to knit one, purl two twice. Knit the standard moss stitch until the last three stitches. End row four with knit one, purl two.
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Use the standard moss stitch for rows five and six. Knit one, purl one and continue to the end of row five. Lead off row six with purl one, knit one combination across to the end.
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Finish the 10-row pattern for moss panels. Row seven is knit by repeating the stitch combination from row three. Row eight repeats row four. Row nine is the same as row one. Row 10 is a repetition of row two's stitch pattern.
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Repeat the 10-row cycle until you reach the piece's desired length. Cast off or bind stitches to finish.
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Tips & Warnings
Always knit a 4-inch swatch to check gauge. Follow pattern instructions to create a variety of knitting projects for gift giving with a personal touch.
Use a row counter for specific patterns. Knitting requires stitch marking, row counting and stitch counting to complete various techniques. Learn to use the counting methods to achieve a better fit for sweaters.
