Well, I think I've discovered the secret..
I switched from dpn to 2 circulars as explained here at KnittigHelp.com and it works! I completed the first pattern part of my scarf last night, and started the hat again until I could get the additional #3 needle I needed to continue.
The other thing I learned is the idea of "loose while firm" knitting - keeping the fabric on the active needle spaced out in order to carry the threads, but keeping the stitches ON the needles the correct tension...
Anyway, I'm now moving forward!
3 comments:
This is lovely! :-) What's the pattern?...
Hi Beth... thank you! :) This is the Dale of Norway Osterdalen scarf (I'll try to post a picture of what it's really supposed to look like soon!). I'm doing the scarf and hat as beginner projects.
wow, thats beautiful! I couldn't imagine knitting anything like that. Good for you...
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