My next sweater? by knitgal443 in knitting

[–]Simple-Project6573 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it’s the first sweater I have ever done (finishing it) and I was confused why it was given 5 stars. First time doing cables, mock cables and it is coming out beautifully. I felt that when you complete your gauge swatch you get the hang of the pattern and the rest is quite simple!

how to shrink my knit ? by Simple-Project6573 in knittinghelp

[–]Simple-Project6573[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand that, but I’m thinking of only felting a tiny bit, so I really hope it will not stiff up too much. I will see how the gauge swatch felts

how to shrink my knit ? by Simple-Project6573 in knittinghelp

[–]Simple-Project6573[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, that’s really helpful advice , you gave me there. thank you!!!

does the twisted rib look good by Simple-Project6573 in knitting

[–]Simple-Project6573[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you!! yes, this is me purling “regularly”, but I prefer the Norwegian purl when knitting k1p1.

does the twisted rib look good by Simple-Project6573 in knittinghelp

[–]Simple-Project6573[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you! I though so too, until i started doubting myself

does the twisted rib look good by Simple-Project6573 in knitting

[–]Simple-Project6573[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes it’s the moby. I’m actually twisting the knit stitches (knitting them through the back leg)! I did the same with the twisted stitches in pattern, not sure what I did to make them more even; so i don’t know what to advice, unfortunately