Speaking of disastrous projects, yesterday at the Knit and Stitch, Erin asked me if I brought my sock. Well, I had, but I was too embarrassed to bring it out. So instead, I will show it to the entire internets. I have no idea what I am doing wrong except that the needles feel too clunky and the tension is terrible - very loose and shapeless. Is this something that will shake out as I continue, or have I screwed it all up?
In happier news, I'm making a scarf from Last Minute Knitted Gifts for my husband for our anniversary. Not exactly cotton, but it'll do.
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it will get better--the first few rounds are always wonkier than the rest. think about the first few rounds of a sweater you knit in the round--the stitches really are pretty wonky; the only reason they hold any circular shape at all is because the needle makes a circle. the dpns just don't have that structure on their own.
if they really are too frustrating, let's get together soon and i'll show you the magic loop method--it keeps the stitches in a more socklike shape and is much easier to handle, in my opinion.
(p.s.--i cast on embossed leaves yesterday and i just finished the heel flap! a very easy pattern. though the heel turning instructions are kind of dopey, so i'm going to change them a little. anyway, i heart the koigu!)
Ditto Lisa. It will get better. I meant to ask you about your sock on Sunday and I forgot - my apologies.
The other option is to try a pair of socks with worsted weight yarn first. It goes faster and the thicker yarn has more structure than the fingering weight.
If you decide to try magic loop, I have a size 1 Addi Turbo that you're welcome to borrow.
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