Whit's Knits: Double Knit Belt

Double knitting is a fascinating and easy technique with lots of applications. Double knitting allows you to make flat-lying pieces that are stockinette stitch on both sides, wonderful for scarves and belts. It also produces a double layered fabric, great for cozy hats.

This simple belt is as easy as pie and so would be a perfect introduction to double knitting. Even if double knitting is old hat for you, this elegant belt knits up fast and is surprisingly useful. Wrap it around your waist to hold a cardigan closed, or around your neck to liven up a dull outfit, or around your head to save a bad hair day.

Knit with Blue Sky Alpaca's Silk Alpaca blend, it has a soft drape and a beautiful shine. It also comes in tons of clean, pretty colors. If you'd like to choose a couple and get started, please visit my Double Knit Belt Project Journal. Thanks! - Whitney

Comments

[Hilarie Mae]

This looks so cute! I can't wait to try it!!!!

[andreacreates.blogspot.com]

I will definitely be trying this.I've always wondered how to do stockinette on both sides:)

[G.]

Oh Purl Bee, you are really doing well lately with great projects; I could spend all my time making these things...

Keep up the good work!

[L]

I have never been able to wrap my head around this technique. Until now. I love this blog.

[Maryjane]

Is there a way to do a striped belt (or scarf) with double knitting? I gave it a try last night but the scarf I want to knit has stripes and I'm not sure where/how to carry the yarn, if I have to cut it and then bring it to the inside, or what. Thanks!! : )