Diagnose cupping and ruffles

Too little circumference can cup; excess circumference can ruffle. First check counts, stitch height and tension against the intended construction.

Before you start

Stop and record the last correct reference point. Support loose loops or damaged ground before removing anything, and reproduce the fault on a spare sample if possible.

Try this example

Stop at the first round that no longer lies flat. Compare its six sectors with the last flat round; undo that round and change only the identified cause.

Check your result

• Compare the repaired area with an undamaged neighbor after relaxing or finishing the sample. Recount the boundary before continuing beyond the repair.
• A repair may remain visible. If the foundation is weak, reinforcing or replacing a section can be more reliable than hiding the surface fault.

Sources

• www.garnstudio.com: lessons.php
• media.craftyarncouncil.com: CYC_CIP_Crochet_Program_2017.pdf

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