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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Jan 20 2008 : 2:23:53 PM
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Okay- It looks like I am getting better at this whole knitting thing! I have about an inch of my scarf done (I am using 5mm needles) and so far the 28 stitches that I started with is what I have on my needle right now.
One thing I have realized that I like about knitting is that you can see how many stitches you have, whereas with crochet you have to count in your head. I still don't see how people knit without looking at what they are doing though!!
Help please! I am trying to learn knitting, and I think I have casting on and the basic knit stitch down...but I keep picking up extra stitches!! How? I just am trying to make a scarf- not a half circle shawl!! LOl
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Edited by - Alee on Jan 20 2008 9:19:29 PM |
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debi
Hope
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2008 : 2:50:31 PM
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Alee, I think its in the wrapping your knit stitch or your picking up when your pulling your stitch through. Try slowing down alittle bit. I hope this helps you.
debinmtns farmgirl #63
Have a Thankfulness Gratitude Attitude.
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Corrine
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2008 : 4:56:30 PM
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i can remember doing that when i fist started knitting, but cant remember how i fixed it. good luck, girl. once you get the hang of it knitting is so soothing. i knit for therapy.
It sounds so good to hear myself laugh. --Rascal Flats, "No Reins" |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2008 : 5:18:13 PM
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Oh Alee - if it wasn't winter, I'd take a little road trip and come over and help you!!!
Farmgirl Sister #98 |
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HAINAngel2000
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary
Sweet Home
OR
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2008 : 6:54:38 PM
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I seem to be doing better now- its just those first few rows that are tricky. I am still not sure what I was doing- maybe not droping the stich after pulling through?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 4:11:49 PM
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Alee, I did it too. My first scarf actually looked like a triangle shawl!!!! Just don't "knit" the last stitch under,wrap and put the loop over onto the other needle. Don't pull it through.
For the first few scarfs, I had to count every row or so to make sure.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 5:59:14 PM
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Yup! I am counting each row! LOL
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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