Knitting Dictionary: Vivagni and Cimose

Vivagni and Cimose what are they and what are they used for?

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Let’s start this column by talking about Vivagni, or Cimose, yes yes they are the same thing: they are 2 synonyms for defining the first and last knits of needlework when we knit flat, because obviously in circular knitting, such as in Top-down or Bottom-up constructions there are not.
On the other hand, when working “flat” such as scarves made in needlework, shawls, or knits in needlework constructed using the tailoring technique (back, front, sleeves, and neck) the spiders are important.
In handmade wool scarves or shawls they are important because they allow the edges not to curl and are also often a decorative detail, while in hand knitted wool sweaters they are important because at the time of stitching they allow for a better and aesthetically more “Clean” result But how many possible Vivagni and Cimose exist?
One or many more?
The answer is many!
I am constantly discovering them by experimenting with patterns of the very talented designers who are on the mount and here I have collected some of them but it is not certain that in a while we won’t write another blog with more new discoveries!
In fact if you come up with something and feel like sharing it with us write to us!

Vivagno Normal

This is the most common type of vivagno, however, beware it cannot be performed when the stitch biases.
To get a straight and sustained result, the first and last stitches must be worked with the yarn well stretched.

This is to be done when no edge decoration is needed, which is why it is called “Normal” In this case both the first and last knits are worked on the right side of the work as well as on the reverse side of the work.
For example, if you are knitting a plain knit: you will knit the first and last knit on the “right side of the work,” while you will knit the first and last knit on the reverse side of the work on the reverse side.
This type of sinew is perfect for making the edges that need to “disappear” with the seams!  

 

 

 

 

Passed Knitted Vivagno

It is a simple vivagno and aesthetically does not differ much from the previous one, it is just more regular and decorative.
The beginning knit is worked on 2 needles.
It is very useful to use it whenever it is necessary to reassemble or take up knits.
How to perform it: On the right side of the work knit the first stitch straight, without working it, and work the last stitch straight.
On the reverse side knit the first stitch without working it and knit the last stitch inside out.  

 

 

 

 

 

Fantasia Chained Vivagno

If you want to keep your edges from curling this is the vivian for you!
So it is useful for scarves and shawls.
How to make it: On the right side of the work, knit the first knit straight and the second knit inside out.
Continue working all the magle on the iron until the second to last knit, work it inside out and finally the last one right side up.
On the reverse side of the work, pass the first knit inside out, and work all the other knits and the last 2 inside out.  

 

 

 

 

Vivagno Pearl

It is so called because it makes a “beaded” edge somewhat like a ligature, it is also used to achieve a decorative effect in plain knitting or fancy stitch work.
It is used a lot for flat knits with tailoring construction because it makes it easier to sew the work and also simplifies the needle count: each bead corresponds to 2 needles.
How to do it: Always knit the first stitch straight without working it, and always work the last stitch straight.
(It should always be done this way, on each needle, on both the right and reverse sides of the work.)  

 

 

 

 

Vivagno to decoration

When you are looking for a very decorative vivagno this is yours!
How to make it: On the first iron on the right side, bring the yarn to the front of the work and enter the first knit normally, then bring the yarn to the back, passing it over the right iron by wrapping it around the point, you will have obtained a cast-on on the right side.
Pass the next knit straight without working it, work the next knit straight and overcast it over the passed knit.
Finish the iron normally.
On the second iron, on the reverse side, bring the yarn to the front, then over the right iron from the front to the back and from underneath back to the front, you’ll get a cast-on on the reverse side, and work the two knits together on the reverse side