Inset godet / pocket-flap triangle

Machine types that can knit it

• Single bed, punch card
• Single bed, electronic
• Single bed, no patterning
• Single bed (punch card) + ribber
• Single bed (electronic) + ribber
• Double bed with pushers (Passap type)

Steps

1. Isolate the centre (hold the L group, pass, hold the R group).
2. Hold 1 per pass on side X down to 1 needle.
3. Return 1 per pass on side X.
4. Return the edge groups with the last return.
5. Knit spacer rows.
6. Repeat with X flipped.

The full card

What it looks like

Triangular flaps or pleats set into the fabric. One side is seamless and attached; the other is an open slit. Pressed flat they look like overlapping triangles. A row of short-row marks runs along the ridge. Alternating godets give a fish-scale or shingle look.

How it behaves

Triangular fold/flap, moderate relief.

How it works

Hold both edges and work a centre group. Hold 1 needle per pass on *one* side until 1 remains, then return 1 per pass on the same side. Return the edges and knit plain rows. Alternate the shaping side between godets to alternate the open side.

Machines

Single bed, hold.

Parameters

centre width (≈20); rate 1/pass; spacer rows (≈4); colour swap per godet.

Steps

1) Isolate the centre (hold the L group, pass, hold the R group). 2) Hold 1 per pass on side X down to 1 needle. 3) Return 1 per pass on side X. 4) Return the edge groups with the last return. 5) Knit spacer rows. 6) Repeat with X flipped.

Charting

A triangle drawn against one side of the centre column, with arrows. Colour shade if contrast.

Limits and common problems

The open side can gape. Choose the side deliberately.

Combines with

stripes, pk-peak.

Pieces and assembly

Scales, overlapping louvers, shingle textures. Flaps can be tacked down.

Related techniques

• One-side wedge / curve / spiral
• Alternating wedges, stripes & chevrons
• Centre bulge / dome
• Flared / ruffled edges
• Peaks / pyramids (single and arrays)
• Partial-knit hold mechanics