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Sewn-on Facings

Work ribbing to the desired length, then work 2 morę rows in a contrast color.

Then undo the additional rows, 1 stitch at a time, and sew the facing on, using back stitch.

Facings sew n on with open slitches are also very attractive. Whether single or double, these facings will almost never flip over, unless you cast on too few or too many stitches.

To make suro ihnt thc open stitches don t como undone bcforc you sew the facings on. work 2 or 3 additional rows with a contrasr yam on the facing. Always use wuol or a rotigh yam lor the addirionni rows li you use cotlon or .i similar smooth yam, the stitches will comc undone too easiły.

Single Facings

For a single facing rhar o sewn on. cast *>n the appropriatc numher of stitches and work to ihe destred length in thc main color, thcn another 2 rows in ribbing or stockin-ette stitch with a contrast color.

For open casting on. the numher <'t stitches is> bascd on rhe numher ot' rows in rhe piece. Herc agam. the tbllowing generał rule applies You nced 3 stitches tor 4 rows (see also knit-on facings. pages 60fr>. This mcans: li’you worked 120 rows, you need ahout stitches lor rhe facing. Divide the numher of rows by 4 and multiply by 3. A lew stitches morę gcncrally Jocsnt hurt. bur you should never cast on tewer stitches. If you knit the facings very tightly. you can also choose a

To make this elear, the seam was worked with a contrast color.

different ratio, such as 5 stitches for 6 rows.

Double Facings

Double facings that are sewn on are firsr knit on. To do this, pick up thc stitches on the wrong side of thc work and then work n rurning edge after thc desired length (1 row of purl stitches on rhe right side of thc work or 1 row of knit stitches on thc wrong side of the work, or an oponwork row for picots, page 58). The second hall is worked 1 row

Sewn-on facings look perfect on the finished piece.

longer so that the facing can be sewn down on rhe outsklc over rhe pickcd-up edge. Then comc thc rows tn t lic conrrasr color.

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