Yarn: Cascade Fixation
Wraps Per Inch: 11-12 wpi
Needles: US #4
Gauge: (relaxed)16 sts X 22 rows over 4 inches X 4 inches (10 cm X 10 cm) in pattern. Will vary greatly depending on blocking.
Pattern: Double Faggoting
Stitch Count Repeat: Multiple of 4 plus 1.
Book: Charted Designs: A Third Treasury of Knitting
Chapter: Uncharted Miscellany
Page: 251
Notes: A reversible stitch. Knit in a fine yarn on large needles it’s lacier, but still has an accordion-like effect (see pics 3 & 4). However, as Walker notes, in a dk-worsted weight like Fixation and knit on small needles, it has the elasticity of regular ribbing. It has to be stretched or blocked to see the lacy effect. Relaxed, it is very compact and dense. See second pic.
Knit by: phoenix
August 16, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Thank you for doing so many samples :-}
I love how it looks in mohair!
August 22, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Phoenix, you are very thorough in your examination of the stitch patterns! Its great to be able to see the stitch in various forms. Thanks for all your in depth hard work!
October 11, 2009 at 8:13 pm
I never would have used this stitch, based on the photos in the book, but you’ve shown me how very pretty it can be. I’ll certainly consider using it now.