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Plan bands, buttonholes and pockets
Mark attachments on the finished schematic and sample their weight and stretch. Buttonholes must suit the actual button, not just a nominal hole count.
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Mark attachments on the finished schematic and sample their weight and stretch. Buttonholes must suit the actual button, not just a nominal hole count.
Before you start
Use smooth, light yarn and a small sample that matches the lesson’s flat or circular construction. Mark the right side and record the starting stitch count. Follow the pattern’s own stitch key.
Try this example
For four button centers between two fixed endpoints, divide their distance into three equal intervals. Test the button through a washed sample before repeating the hole.
Check your result
- Count live stitches, trace one column and inspect both faces. Compare the relaxed edge with the middle of the sample before repeating the operation on a project.
- Stitch names and mounts vary between knitting styles. Follow the required fabric structure and pattern key rather than assuming every front loop is the correct entry point.
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