Singer 560 - Stitch Types and Techniques; Knit-In (Fair Isle) Technique

KNIT-IN (FAIR ISLE)
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Two yarns of different colours are knitted simultaneously
and form patterns on the fabric.
The sample is knitted with the Pattern No.2-(8).
Before starting to knit the patterns, follow the preparatory
steps given on pages 19-22, and additional cares instructed
below .
BEFORE KNITTING THE PATTERN
Set the Carriage controls:
Cam Lever ...... .. ............ F (FAIR ISLE)
Russel Lever .. ............... ll (both)
Tuck Lever ................... O (both)
Weaving Knob .............. 0 (both)
Put the contrast yarn through the Auto-Tension and into
the Yarn Feeder (2) as shown opposite.
WHILE KNITTING THE PATTERN
To make both. edges of the fabric neat, push up the first
needle to D (or C in partial knitting) position before
knitting the next row .
Suspend the Claw Weights at both sides of the fabric.
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