Knitting with Cotton
My scarf knitting project was ill-fated, but not a total loss. I didn’t like the feel of the yarn. But before I chucked it out, did figure out how to knit. By this I mean cast on, and perform the knit stitch repeatedly.
Someone smart at the knitting group, whose name eludes me, suggesting simply knitting until it became easier. And I believe Liz also mentioned this learning method.
After repeated attempts to learn the Continental method with a number of handholds, I kept dropping the thread. I finally managed to knit with the English method and an alternate handhold. The stitches are fairly even. They aren’t perfect. But they’re good enough for a washcloth.
knitting garter stitch
I threw the acrylic yarn in a bin and bought two balls of variegated, tropical colored cotton. It’s cheerful, which is encouraging. I’ll update with my own picture when I have a chance.
I also mustered the energy to help DD make a Ni-Hao Kai-lan hat. The instructions were for a scarf with a premade hat and felt. But we didn’t have a plain hat, glue and felt. Also, what small child wouldn’t ruin that in ten minutes?
Of course we have fabric scraps, applique backing and fleece laying around. And puffy paint. If you want to make a five year old girl really, really happy, let her have some puffy paint.
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The only bad thing about English is that I will never be able to help you! But Debbie knits English, so you’ll be fine there.
You’ll be ready for all sorts of fun things soon!
.-= Marne´s last undefined ..(Enjoy 10 returned posts for Christmas) =-.
I really tried to learn the Continental style so that I would be able to ask your advise. But I just kept dropping the yarn. Also, I didn’t know Debbie was so involved in knitting until she invited me to the knitting club last month. It’s a really fun thing to having knitting to talk about with family.
I think it looks pretty darn good.
.-= Elizabeth A.´s last blog ..Me and BPD. =-.