uneven knit and purl rows

I'm having problems with my knitting.

I've just finished a matinee jacket which is all very nice, but
there's a definite 2 row pattern going on. One row is definitely more
prominent than the other.

I've done a piccy:

http://www.kingqueen.org.uk/knitting.jpg

It would seem that it is the knit rows that are more prominent. This
is clear from the front (not shown particularly well from my picture)
but is even more apparent from the back; the "gaps" between stitch
ends form very definite rows.

I assume this is a tension problem. I've been desperately trying to
get equal tension on my knit and my purl rows, but it would appear I
haven't succeeded. I'd like both tensions as the purl row, ideally
(i.e. apparently the taughter of the two)

Any suggestions very gratefully received!

Thanks

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Douglas Paulley wrote:
I'm having problems with my knitting.

I've just finished a matinee jacket which is all very nice, but
there's a definite 2 row pattern going on. One row is definitely more
prominent than the other.

Practice, practice.

Blocking fixes a lot of apparent "problems".

Start knitting in the round.

Douglas Paulley wrote:
I'm having problems with my knitting.

I've just finished a matinee jacket which is all very nice, but
there's a definite 2 row pattern going on. One row is definitely more
prominent than the other.

I've done a piccy:

http://www.kingqueen.org.uk/knitting.jpg

It would seem that it is the knit rows that are more prominent. This
is clear from the front (not shown particularly well from my picture)
but is even more apparent from the back; the "gaps" between stitch
ends form very definite rows.

I assume this is a tension problem. I've been desperately trying to
get equal tension on my knit and my purl rows, but it would appear I
haven't succeeded. I'd like both tensions as the purl row, ideally
(i.e. apparently the taughter of the two)

Any suggestions very gratefully received!

Many people have uneven tension on their knit and purl rows; some when
they start out, others later on, and some only occasionally. It may help
to use different size needles, and it's usually the purling that's
looser. Experiment to see what works for you.

sue

On 21 Aug 2007 16:23:45 +0200, "YarnWright"
wrote:

Definitely tension.
*some* people have to use different sized needles for knit rows versus purl
rows....
Q: do you knit English/American or CONTINENTAL??

hiya,

thanks. They are size 4mm (which I assume is continenntal?)

cheers

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On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:04:12 -0500, Wooly nobody@nunya wrote:

Practice, practice.

Blocking fixes a lot of apparent "problems".

Start knitting in the round.

Thank you. I didn't know about blocking until I googled it - looks
like it may (to some extent) hide a multitude of sins! I asume that
"in the round" would only work for other projects with specific
patterns, not like I have been doing?

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On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:09:49 -0700, suzee wrote:

Many people have uneven tension on their knit and purl rows; some when
they start out, others later on, and some only occasionally. It may help
to use different size needles, and it's usually the purling that's
looser. Experiment to see what works for you.

Good to know I'm not the only one! With me it is definitely the knit
that is looser - I had to buck the trend eh!

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On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:54:52 -0700, suzee wrote:

Ummm, yesbut... English and Continental are two styles of knitting. In
English the yarn is held in the right hand, and in Continental it's held
in the left.

ah right, I am showing my ignorance grin I am right handed, and at
the start of each row the needle with the stitches on is in my left
hand, and the yarn in my right

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Many people need a different size for their Knit and purl rows , try
that
mirjam
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I'm having problems with my knitting.

I've just finished a matinee jacket which is all very nice, but
there's a definite 2 row pattern going on. One row is definitely more
prominent than the other.

I've done a piccy:

http://www.kingqueen.org.uk/knitting.jpg

It would seem that it is the knit rows that are more prominent. This
is clear from the front (not shown particularly well from my picture)
but is even more apparent from the back; the "gaps" between stitch
ends form very definite rows.

I assume this is a tension problem. I've been desperately trying to
get equal tension on my knit and my purl rows, but it would appear I
haven't succeeded. I'd like both tensions as the purl row, ideally
(i.e. apparently the taughter of the two)

Any suggestions very gratefully received!

Thanks

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Your change in tension is every third row, so it is not just knitting
differently than purling. With the two cables crossed 3 rows and 8 stitches
apart, I suspect is related to the cables pulling on loose background
fabric. If it is wool, block it and all will be well with the world.

Blocking works better for wool than for synthetics. For wool, blocking
really does make the knitting look more uniform, and can help with getting a
better fit.

Some people around here do not like "blocking" so I do not really block. I
wash finished objects because they got dirty while I was knitting them -
then I dry them carefully!

Knitting in the round is fast and easy. With "steeks" all kinds of things
can be knit.

Aaron


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On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:04:12 -0500, Wooly nobody@nunya wrote:

Practice, practice.

Blocking fixes a lot of apparent "problems".

Start knitting in the round.

Thank you. I didn't know about blocking until I googled it - looks
like it may (to some extent) hide a multitude of sins! I asume that
"in the round" would only work for other projects with specific
patterns, not like I have been doing?

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Douglas Paulley wrote:
On 21 Aug 2007 16:23:45 +0200, "YarnWright"
wrote:

Definitely tension.
*some* people have to use different sized needles for knit rows versus purl
rows....
Q: do you knit English/American or CONTINENTAL??

hiya,

thanks. They are size 4mm (which I assume is continenntal?)

Ummm, yesbut... English and Continental are two styles of knitting. In
English the yarn is held in the right hand, and in Continental it's held
in the left.

sue