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Re: Knitting question
By: oogyda Date: January 15, 2019, 7:00 am
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[quote author=Rain link=topic=908.msg24010#msg24010
date=1547512636]
New question....
When knitting with two strands of yarn how do you figure out
what needle size to use?
(Here's hoping that if each needs size 6 needles it would be 6 +
6 = size 12)
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Generally, I would use the same size needles I normally would or
maybe a size bigger.
If you are referring to Amethyst Anne's post in the Current
Projects thread, I believe she is making hot pads so she wants
it to be thick enough to set a hot pan on. That would be why
she's using 2 strands, but the needle size is appropriate for
the pattern when using 1 strand to make a dishcloth.
I have a slippers pattern that calls for 2 strands and the
needle size is the same size I would normally use for basic
worsted weight yarn. Again, the 2 strands are required for
thickness.
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Re: Knitting question
By: daen Date: January 24, 2019, 6:17 pm
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[quote author=Rain link=topic=908.msg24010#msg24010
date=1547512636]
New question....
When knitting with two strands of yarn how do you figure out
what needle size to use?
(Here's hoping that if each needs size 6 needles it would be 6 +
6 = size 12)
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Depends...
I'm assuming you don't have a pattern that specifies the weight
of the two strands and the needle size. But that would be the
first step - check the pattern.
Next: are you trying to replace a thicker yarn with two thinner
strands, or are you doubling up the yarn to make your end
product thicker?
In either case, you'd go with the recommended needle size
(possibly down a size in the former situation if the doubled
yarn seems thinner than you expect the thicker yarn to be,
possibly up a size if the doubled yarn is thicker or you want a
heavier end product). But I'd start with the recommended needle
size for the project or the original yarn, and knit a swatch to
see how it feels. This is one of those times when spending
fifteen to thirty minutes knitting one or two repeats of your
stitch pattern can save you hours of lost work later... or
ending up with a finished product that you're not happy with.
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Re: Knitting question
By: STiG Date: January 25, 2019, 6:35 am
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Though I rarely do it, this is a situation where I would knit a
test swatch. Knit a 5X5" square and see what your tension is.
Adjust up or down from there. If you have too many
stitches/rows per inch, go up a needle size or two. If you have
too few, go down.
(I am very, very fortunate. If I'm using the yarn's recommended
needles, my tension will be exactly what is listed on the ball
band. So I only knit a swatch if I'm using a different sized
needle. Or if I'm using a thrift ball that no longer has a
band.)
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Re: Knitting question
By: Rain Date: January 25, 2019, 5:32 pm
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I found a recommendation (somewhere) on line that said go up one
needle size from the recommended size.
I start a knitting class next week as my technique is
horrid....I'm hoping that I get faster/better.
#Post#: 25163--------------------------------------------------
Re: Knitting question
By: Rain Date: February 2, 2019, 1:55 pm
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I really like my class/teacher
Her first goal is to get everyone casting on and knitting.....my
cast on (long tail) is too tight, the thumb method works well,
but mine was a little loose (I did it over two needles as I
usually cast on too tight).
My knitting technique is weird 😅 I wrap the yarn around
(360°) the needle to pull it thru the loop....oops
Gotta fix that.
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Re: Knitting question
By: Amethyst Anne Date: February 2, 2019, 2:18 pm
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Thank you for the progress report! Are you enjoying it?
As an aside.......Did you know that wrapping the yarn twice
around the needle is a lace-work technique?
I’ve been knitting since age 9. There are always new techniques
to learn! I read about the Crochet Cast On awhile ago. I got
curious about it and decided to try it. Very awkward at first.
After a bunch of practice, I’m not fast but am enjoying the
process.
My YoungestDD learned about 10(?) years ago. She recently
learned the Continental method, and is a confirmed convert. I’ve
done Continental, but prefer Throwing.
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Re: Knitting question
By: Rain Date: February 2, 2019, 6:05 pm
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I'm enjoying class....they were no joking that I'd invented a
new stich
Nice to know about lacework
The more I learn, the less I know
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Re: Knitting question
By: lisastitch Date: February 5, 2019, 4:36 pm
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[quote author=Amethyst Anne link=topic=908.msg23929#msg23929
date=1547401588]
I make a “lace book” so I don’t lose track of where I’m at.
I am working on the Between Meals Centerpiece. I wrote the
instructions for each round on a separate 3”x5” note card. 60
rounds = 60 notecards. I keep the pile(!) of cards in a ziplock
sandwich bag with the current round on the top.
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I do something similar, though I usually cut the 3x5 cards in
half (the long way), photocopy the pattern, and paste one row on
each card (numbered). If the back side is fairly
straight-forward, I may put two rows on each card.
Then I put hole-punch each card and put them on a ring-binder
ring, and clip them together with a big clip. As I finish one
card, I can unclip, move the card to the back, and reclip.
It's not worth the effort for every pattern, so I do also use a
magnetic board, row counters, and/or Post-it notes, depending on
the project and the pattern.
Good luck, and let us see what you do!
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Re: Knitting question
By: Rain Date: February 5, 2019, 10:36 pm
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I'm loving the ideas
I now know how to knit & purl the right way (no more 360°
wrapping the yarn around the needle) and I'm faster already
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