OK, I cast on 10 stitches when I started, but after a couple of rows, I ended up with 12 stitches, then after a few more I was back at 10, then 8! What is going on! I am a beginner and this is incredibly frustrating. Thank you!
2007-10-28 14:00:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
it sounds like your increasing and decreaseing without your knowledge. Dont worry this happens to everyone at the beginning and then the more you practice the better and faster you get.
take a look at this site to prevent this from happening. what you should do is count all your stitches at the end of each round and that way youll definally have the 10 stitches.
dont worry youll catch on with these tips in no time flat.
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/na_knitting/article/0,2025,DIY_14141_3083776,00.html
http://learntoknit.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/faq-search.cgi?store=/stores/eyarn&faqKey=84
http://learntoknit.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/faq-search.cgi?store=/stores/eyarn&faqKey=85
this site has a few great tips that will also help you out.
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_dkng/episode/0,2046,DIY_18180_40468,00.html
heres is something that you can see to prevent from increaseing by accident
http://learntoknit.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/faq-search.cgi?store=/stores/eyarn&faqKey=84
http://learntoknit.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/faq-search.cgi?store=/stores/eyarn&faqKey=85
2007-10-28 15:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by hot_hermione 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beginning knitters often make this mistake. The most common reason is that they are actually knitting the first stitch on each row twice!
This happens because the last stitch on each row tends to be loose. If you are not careful, you can mistake both sides of the stitch below it for two stiches. My best advice for this, is to pull the yarn down before the first stitch of a row to find the "true" stitch and not the one below it.
2007-10-29 19:24:38 · answer #2 · answered by Sylvia G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been knitting for years and I still count my stitches before starting a new row. It sounds like you are dropping stitches and doing yarn overs more than once. I think it would be best if you start over and count your rows each time before moving to the next one otherwise your knitting is going to look uneven. Try not to get too frustrated (easier said than done) . Have a crochet hook handy so you can pick uo any dropped stitches. Maybe this link will help. Good luck and HAPPY knitting!
2007-10-28 21:41:45 · answer #3 · answered by Donna 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You will have to unravel your work back to when it was still 10 stitches. Like the above posting, count your stitches at the end of each row. Remember: practice makes perfect!
2007-10-28 21:47:16 · answer #4 · answered by gator girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋