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Yeoman yarn tension.
Hi
I’m just getting back to machine knitting and need help on the subject of tension. Is there anyone who can help me with the recommended tension on a Passap for stocking stitch, tuck and Fair Isle using Panama and Yeoman 50/50. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Hi Elaine,
Welcome back to machine knitting.
Panama is a 4 ply yarn so try stocking stitch at stitch size 6 to start with. Single bed tuck and Fair Isle would probably use the same stitch size.
50/50 is a 2 ply yarn so it is not advisable to knit stocking stitch with a single strand of it but if you want to, try stitch size 4 1/2, used 2 ends together it would knit as a 4 ply. For double bed patterning using a single strand try stitch size 3.
You might have to tighten or loosen the stitch size slightly to get the feel you want but these should give you a starting point.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Sue
Posted by Sue P on 10/05 at 10:15 AM