Sometimes when designing a new pattern way outside the stitches per inch on a different size knitting needle things can go terribly wrong very quickly. I am using U.S. size 10 knitting needles on a fingering weight yarn. I knew my first guesstimate was off so I doubled the amount of stitches that I cast on. It looked pretty good until tonight. Let’s just sat after knitting 12 rows I know I am way off. Not wanting to do the math involved tonight it will wait for tomorrow. Then I will begin again. I will also have it finished by the Birthday Celebration at Grandmas Spinning Wheel here in Tucson. Yes, I will be on hand to help you select the perfect yarn for you.
In other news Debra showed me her latest knitting project. She took my Count1-2-3-4 shawl pattern and cast on 81 stitches for a narrower shawl. Even better she is knitting it in 100% silk yarn in a sports weight. The drape on the shawl is fantastic. If you have some spare silk yarn in a sports weight give it a try and post the picture on Raverly. P.S. the pattern is on Raverly or your local yarn store.
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