Archive of Thread: Poncho curling.... Back

3 years ago
Hi everyone.  I have just joined this group and working my way through the Tutorials. ..  I have completed my first project the Dress Topper..  It has knitted up beautifully, but I can't stop the curl, even after crocheting an edge..  What am I doing wrong!?  I

3 years ago
Hi Emma!
Welcome!  I'm so happy you've joined us!

You aren't doing anything wrong.  It's the nature of knitting to curl.  The curl is especially bad because our machines turn out such perfect, uniform stitches.

There are a few things you can do to help "tame" the curl. 

https://www.knititnow.com/learn/tutorial/339/taming-the-curl

3 years ago
The curl is the feature. Although, I don't use this pattern, as I have my own but it makes it perfect.