Machine Knitted Smocking Technique

Mark needles 10, 20, 30, etc one color
Mark needles 5, 15, 25, 35 etc in another color

Use 2 weights of yarn.

With light weight yarn, knit 6 rows
With heavy weight yarn, knit 2 rows.
Pick up stitches on light rows 2 & 4 onto needles 10, 20,etc.
With heavy weight yarn, knit 2 rows.
With light weight yarn, knit 6 rows.
With heavy weigh tyarn, knit 2 rows
Pick up stitches on light rows 2 & 4 onto needles 5, 15, etc.
With heavy weight yarn, knit 2 rows.

Continue.... This results in a sideways smocked look and can be done on
any machine.

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