OMG! I was twisting myself in knots and that simple reversal never occurred to me.
Much appreciate Buddynever occurred to me.
Actually, while you're here, can you parse this..
46d - Spanish region without success in knitwear (4)
Again, I have the kintwear in question but adding an S or UP or WIN for "success" to my answer doesn't seem to produce a "Spanish region" or at least not one I know of?