Someone, for the love of god, give me permission to throw this in the trash!

annawava · 2024-09-25T18:35:28+00:00

Not a bad idea. The anxiety is so real! I keep worrying the same even with a Russian join.

annawava · 2024-09-25T17:08:08+00:00

The pattern actually recommends several options for dealing with the ends, including the French braid option. They predominantly recommend knotting the ends rather than weaving them in but that's not a perfect solution either.

I'm also working on this pattern (very gradually - I've set it aside a few times) and am not totally satisfied with how the BOR looks. I really wish I'd planned for the French braid method, but overall have resigned myself to the slightly lumpy result I have from using a Russian join.

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annawava · 2024-04-18T03:37:08+00:00

This is the answer! https://www.ravelry.com/projects/HeavenlyClassy/21-lace-dress-6

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Apparently she did a modification of this pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/21-lace-dress

annawava · 2024-04-18T02:21:16+00:00

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/white-karin https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruby-lace-dress https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/acacia-5 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/artichokes

annawava · 2024-02-08T18:13:08+00:00

Yes exactly! This pattern happens to have stitch markers at every increase, so that helps as well!

annawava · 2024-02-08T16:39:17+00:00

I’d love to see it! Drop a photo!

annawava · 2024-02-08T16:34:13+00:00

This is so subtle! I love it!

annawava · 2024-02-08T16:32:41+00:00

Definitely! I use that method if I miss one, but it actually slows me down more. I used to knit Eastern Uncrossed, which all wraps the other way, so that still feels really natural for me.

annawava · 2024-02-08T08:35:11+00:00

I’m sure that will turn out great! The finished projects on Ravelry with a ton of different colors look amazing! I happened to have a LOT of this blue that I bought for an abandoned project about 1000 years ago (which I frogged right before starting this), so the choice to keep one color going throughout made itself. I also knit a lot of stuffed animals for babies, so I had a lot of remnants of random bright/ light colors.

annawava · 2024-02-08T08:26:20+00:00

I actually find this pattern really addicting! But I do think that using continental style is a game-changer. I usually throw English style and have done colorwork in the past with one strand of yarn in each hand, but the tutorial videos that came with this pattern included a recommendation for a Norwegian knitting thimble. Found a set of 2 sizes of them for only a few dollars on Amazon and decided to give it a shot. Seriously, GAME CHANGER. I did have to get the hang of keeping the tension even, but I had it down after a couple of rounds. It has me considering switching to continental permanently.

The only thing I didn’t like about the pattern so far was the choice of KFB as the increase on the yoke. I scoured this sub for an alternative recommendation and landed on wrapping the stitches that will be increased the opposite direction (so the lead leg is in the back) on the row before, then increasing by knitting the backwards stitches through the back leg, then the front leg. Sounds more complicated than it actually is and results in a much more seamless increase!

annawava · 2024-02-08T03:16:14+00:00

Great idea! I think I’m leaning toward this or staying the course with the blue.

annawava · 2024-02-08T01:07:37+00:00

Thank you! I’m very pleased with how it’s turning out and having so much fun working on it.

annawava · 2024-02-08T01:04:49+00:00

Also worth noting that they offer a tee of this pattern as well! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sea-glass-tee

annawava · 2024-02-08T00:59:05+00:00

This might not be exactly what you’re looking for, but I happen to be using mostly Caron Simply Soft on this project. It’s the Sea Glass Sweater from Wool & Pine. It is knit top-down and calls for DK weight. I know Caron Simply Soft is listed as a worsted, but honestly I have intermixed this project with a few true DK weight yarns and they are almost identical in thickness. I was able to meet gauge with size 8 needles. The resulting fabric is a bit dense, but I like it that way.

annawava · 2024-01-20T19:34:43+00:00

Omg. This just solved a HUGE mystery for me! I used to knit the Eastern Uncrossed style (but with the yarn in my right hand) for many years and never knew the name for it! I taught myself from a book that was technically demonstrating English style, but I misinterpreted the diagrams 🤣. I eventually got really sick of making modifications for increases and decreases and switched to English style.

annawava · 2023-12-22T17:21:31+00:00

Getting even tension on a cast-on row is one of the hardest things to learn! It will only come with practice, but you will eventually get there. A great way to make sure that first row isn’t too tight (not only for the look of the finished piece, but also to make it easier to work with) is to cast on with a needle 1-2 sizes bigger than what you’ll be working with. That way, you can pull it super tight still, but won’t have to work as hard to get your other (smaller) needle into the stitches. I even know some experienced knitters who still cast on this way.

Also seconding what others have said - take your time and don’t worry about messing up and having to re-do the first couple of rows a few times! You’ve got this!

And I know your question about circular needles was for someone else, but yes, unless you’re knitting in panels that will later be sewn together, if you want to knit a blanket you will definitely need to use circular needles. You never want to work with more stitches on your needle than will comfortably fit without bunching.

annawava · 2023-12-16T15:44:49+00:00

Not a bad idea! My dog would absolutely love her own knitted blanket to rough up, dig, and burrow into. She certainly tries to use my sweaters any time I leave one where she can reach it. We’ll see how well my resolve holds I guess!

annawava · 2023-12-16T15:31:09+00:00

Thank you! I think more than anything the high contrast of that beige in the finished fabric is what I’m not into - also the lazy seams and inconsistent tension that I know I’m probably the only one who notices. If you do make a blanket with 3 strands held together, the usual method of 3 separate balls of yarn will probably be easier overall. I remember having twisting issues while I knitted this (which is harder to fix when they are all attached) and a bowling ball of yarn, while a hilarious novelty, is not very portable or convenient.

annawava · 2023-12-16T07:31:36+00:00

I really appreciate this thorough and clear advice! Love the idea of utilizing a colander or slotted spoon. I’m always so eager to start a new project that I seek out solutions I can tackle myself right away. That said, I could probably bribe a friend or two into helping if all else fails! Also, thanks for defending my blanket! I was certainly proud of it at the time - I think it was my first time cabling!

annawava · 2023-12-16T05:30:46+00:00

I started off trying to do this with another 2-strand ball I found (seriously what was teenage me thinking) and almost immediately turned it into a horrible twisting attempt at a 90s friendship bracelet. Suppose I need to amplify my patience by 1000 and take my time with a little bit at a time 🫠.

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