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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 -- http://www.kingqueen.org.uk remove .lartsspammers to reply by email |
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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. |
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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. 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 |
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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 -- http://www.kingqueen.org.uk remove .lartsspammers to reply by email |
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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? -- http://www.kingqueen.org.uk remove .lartsspammers to reply by email |
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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! -- http://www.kingqueen.org.uk remove .lartsspammers to reply by email |
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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 -- http://www.kingqueen.org.uk remove .lartsspammers to reply by email |
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Many people need a different size for their Knit and purl rows , try
that mirjam queen.org.uk 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! Thanks -- http://www.kingqueen.org.uk remove .lartsspammers to reply by email |
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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 "Douglas Paulley" wrote in message ... 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? -- http://www.kingqueen.org.uk remove .lartsspammers to reply by email |
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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 |
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