![]() ![]() ![]() Knit ties are back in style, and what could be better than a hand knitted one? This tie is cleverly made using double knitting, so it ends up completely reversible, allowing you to choose between the two sides. It might start off as a complex project, but by the time you finish the tie, you’ll be a master of double knitting and have a beautiful finished product. Supplies![]() ![]() ![]()
1. Front of TieCast on 13 pairs of stitches using the two stranded cast on for double knitting. ![]() ![]() ![]() Work in double knitting following Chart 1 until the piece measures 61cm (24in). Be sure to twist your strands of yarn at the beginning of every row to join the edges. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2. ShapingWork in double knitting following Chart 2. Remember to rearrange your stitch pairs before working your decreases so the double knitting is uninterrupted. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 3. NeckbandWork in double knitting following Chart 3 until the piece measures 142cm (56in) or until it is the desired length. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 4. FinishingBind off. ![]() ![]() ![]() Cut, secure, and weave in all ends. Block the tie to even up stitches. Tie It UpAfter you finish knitting this tie, you’ll want to admire all the hard work you put into it. You can knot the tie using a simple knot like a four-in-hand, or wear it in a half-Windsor as shown here. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you love knitting, you might like to look at the Tuts+ archive of knitting patterns and tutorials. Tell me what other knitting patterns you'd like to see. |
How to Make a Knit Tie
Knit ties are back in style, and what could be better than a hand-knitted one? This tie is cleverly made using the double knitting technique.
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