Comments on: I’m a Knitter

By: Helena

Helena — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:01:01 +0000

Love that scarf–so pretty!

I’m finally getting a handle on my tension issues. What worked for me was just a ton of practice–I find that if I’m having to concentrate really hard to figure out what I’m doing, I end up making my stitches too tight (so sometimes the beginning of a new project is tighter than the rest…I’ve frogged a few and started again). If I’m doing something I’m familiar and therefore comfortable with, my hands are relaxed and my tension stays pretty even.

Not sure if that’s at all helpful, but it’s what’s sort of working for me.

By: Paulette

Paulette — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:27:19 +0000

I think we’re related

By: Paulette

Paulette — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:26:54 +0000

I LOVE the scarf.

Learning to knit is on my goals this, year, I’m optimistic I’ll learn a little before the year is out.

By: Kathie

Kathie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:22:11 +0000

I am registered on Ravelry but rarely spend any time there…

Wine helps with most everything, in my experience

By: Kathie

Kathie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:21:24 +0000

I’m using two circulars – its a similiar technique to using double points. I notice most of the folks who knit at the yarn shop I frequent use this method, but not all. The great thing about doing it this way is that you tighten up that first stitch on the cord, not the needle eliminating the ladder problem (most of the time).

I’m using a pattern that was recommended by a gal at the yarn shop – it was in one of the giant binders of patterns – a simple, basic sock – so they say

By: Kathie

Kathie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:18:33 +0000

That is quite a goal Anke. At my current pace that would take me forever and a day to accomplish…

By: Kathie

Kathie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:18:05 +0000

I do check out the lionsbrand website often. I am going to check out that book – thanks for the suggestion.

By: Kathie

Kathie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:15:12 +0000

That was very funny! A duel would be fun, no?

By: Kathie

Kathie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:14:20 +0000

I do carry the yarn in my right hand but I don’t drop it between stitches. I look into switching methods – thanks for the tip!

By: Meadowlark

Meadowlark — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:44:25 +0000

I was so excited when I could officially say “I am a knitter”.

Congrats. Are you on Ravelry? Look for me meadowlarkgurl

Wine helps with the tension. No, seriously!

And Annette, do you cast on one extra and then knit two together to start? It helps. OK, not with socks because you know I have not accomplished a single sock yet. So in THEORY it would work.