Here I am again. I switched gears and thought I would knit a little something. I started out thinking I would make a few knitted washcloths to get some practice on my knit and purl stitches but~ it turned out to be a very long scarf instead. I think it came out pretty nice...don't you think?
I even got Lauren to model it for me, which was a shocker.....
I used 2 balls of Sugar and Cream 100% cotton yarn in "Sonoma". It's a cream color with specks of natural colors mixed in....Love, love, love it! It also has this soft squishy feeling to it which makes it even more lovely. Now, if I would have made this crochet, it surely would not have come out the same. There is something about things 'Knitted" that I am in love with. I want to make more......
.....and that's exactly what I am doing now.
I started on another blanket but this one will be knitted. So far, it's slow growing and it might take me forever to finish. I also am unsure sure on what needle to use. I first tried with long straight needles, size 10, and it made my hands hurt. It felt heavy, so I ripped it out and started over with the only circular needle that I have. Please don't ask what size it is cause I threw the package away and I can't remember to save my life .....and..... someone, please tell why isn't the size marked somewhere on the circular needles like the crochet ones? and what will be a good circular needle to use to make a blanket? or ..... or you supposed to use the straight ones instead? My circular needle might be too long but I am using it anyways for now. I think if I find better needles, I can just move my stitches onto the right ones without any trouble Please don't laugh....it's all so confusing and different and I am still learning.
Talk again soon. Shari xx
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Your scarf is AMAZING!! You did a great job! Wow. I bought a very similar yarn on the weekend ... same colours, different company. You must feel very proud to get a work of art off the needles, eh? You can buy a little plastic needle gauge to check the size of your needles. It looks like a 5" ruler with holes in various sizes up the middle and the needle sizes are marked beside the holes (both for US & imperial sizes). Very handy, especially with circular needles. Circular needles are great for knitting blankets because they can hold way more stitches than just the straight needles. If you want to change back to a straight needle, use the same size, and you can just knit the next row by knitting the stitches off the circular needle onto the straight needle. Next row you'll use both straight needles. Good luck with it! Wendy x
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful friend! You could have fooled me that you are still learning....it is just stunning!!! The color is perfect!!! All the best to you this week! Nicole xoxo
ReplyDeleteYour scarf looks lovely Shari and well done you for persevering with your knitting!! Over here you can buy gauges which you can put your knitting needle in and they will tell you what size it is, kind of like a ruler with little holes in it, you put the needle in the holes until you find the right fit. That might be a way for you to find out what size your needle is! Hope that you have fun and keep going. xx
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DeleteBeautiful work, Shari! How many stitches did you cast on for the circular needle blanket and how long is the cable on your circular needle. A pattern I have for a blanket of 50-55 inches x 70-80 inches in worsted weight yarn calls for a size 4 or 5 needle on a 29" cable. Hope that helps :) xx
ReplyDeleteYour scarf is very pretty! When I knit blankets, I almost always knit them on circular needles, for some reason or another. I think your work is lovely, persevere! Knitting will only become more fun. :)
ReplyDeleteWow Shari - you have done that beautifully, what a fantastic scarf - and you just a beginner! Well done!!!
ReplyDeleteAll of your questions seem to have been very well answered but I would like to add that more times than not the manufacturer tells you on the yarn label the size of needle to use; basically you always choose the needle size according to the ply (thickness) of the yarn, BUT, just to confuse the issue - sometimes you need to change the needle size according to your tension (gauge), which is why it is always so important to knit a little test sample before you begin.
You're doing great with your knitting Shari - keep up the good work and all the best with your blanket - that's a big challenge and I'm sure it'll be beautiful too. Hugs, Joy xo
Hi Shari, you are doing just wonderfully with your knitting... Beautiful. I think you already got your question answered and I hope you continue with your blanket. It's going to be gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR THE WONDERFUL ADVICE, IT SURE HAS HELPED! MUCH APPRECIATIVE!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the feel of straight knit, and your scarf colour is gorgeous. Looks like you are managing pretty well with your blanket. I am a beginner knitter so I can't advise on anything sorry x
ReplyDeleteWell done Shari, I love your scarf and your tension is perfect. I usually use straight needles because I like to tuck the right one under my arm as I work, but there are no rules it's what feels best for you, as Wendy says, circulars are great for blankets as the weight is more evenly distributed too. xxx
ReplyDeleteYour scarf is gorgeous! The yarn you have used is perfect too. I am sorry I have no advice for using circulars as I have never used them myself.
ReplyDeleteMarianne x
You're doing very well with the knitting for someone who's just learning. The scarf looks great - stitches are perfect. :)
ReplyDeleteI like to switch between knitting and crochet so that my shoulder doesn't ache. The tension looks great. Keep practising. Jo x
ReplyDeleteLove circulars and use them most of the time for everything. My set is from KnitPicks, the interchangeable nickel set and I love them. You can also buy them individually which is nice. Isn't knitting fun? I truly love it. And it seems I'm always learning something new. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI just found your lovely blog through Pinterest :) I'm currently knitting a blanket on 10.5 inch needles the circular length is a 32 inch. It felt a little large when I first started the blanket but I am so thankful to have that length now that it is bigger and heavier! It is helping to keep things organized a lot. Hope that helps!
ReplyDeleteI'm just learning to knit too. The only thing I've completed is a scarf and it's nowhere as pretty as yours. I have a lot of practicing to do before I'll tackle something bigger. Love your posts.
ReplyDeleteThe blanket looks perfect, perfect color and perfect stitch size. You can buy a little tool to tell you what size needles you are using, I think mine is Susan Bates form Joann's or Michael s. The only way to knit a blanket is to use a circular needle, much easier on your hands and wrists. Hope you are feeling better about things Shari,
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Your projects looks beautiful and so soft, love the photography! I've heard of people using straights to knit a blanket, personally I prefer circulars as it more evenly distributes the weight of the project.
ReplyDeleteYour knitting is lovely. I hate knitting but I will crochet happily all day long :-) Have a good day. Diane
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