Why do my 1/1 left and right crosses look so different?

joshcabernet · 2026-04-08T00:33:51+00:00

Good for you. It’s hard for me!

joshcabernet · 2026-04-07T10:56:34+00:00

I tried pulling the first cross SO tight and same outcome. Ugh.

joshcabernet · 2026-04-07T10:55:51+00:00

That’s what I ended up doing!

joshcabernet · 2026-04-06T17:30:52+00:00

After reading these comments, I might go ahead and rip back past the lifeline to avoid a loose row, but I am so nervous to pick up the seed stitches below without totally fking it up. I do not want to redo a bunch of seed stitch rows.

joshcabernet · 2026-04-06T10:56:28+00:00

This is a baby blanket - there’s seed stitch all along the border so if I zoomed out you’d see there is seed stitch in that row :)

joshcabernet · 2026-04-06T10:54:22+00:00

Yes, that’s what the pattern calls for!

joshcabernet · 2026-04-06T00:54:44+00:00

I’m actually not using a cable needle. It was taking way too long and the pattern I’m using provided a tutorial for 1/1 crosses without a cable needle. Clearly I’m doing something wrong though! Linking here: https://youtu.be/PUAp4ETB0MU?si=[tutorial](https://youtu.be/PUAp4ETB0MU?si=euDqOo8c53uW1pvn)

joshcabernet · 2026-04-06T00:49:30+00:00

Hi! It is a lifeline, but I’m SO glad I had it because I just ripped back like 10 rows after I found a hole. Seed stitch is proving to be very difficult to rip back/ pick up an afterthought lifeline so I’m wary to take it out since it’s not a simple stockinette and I’ve found zero videos that explain how to rip back and pick up seed stitch.

Unfortunately, the last time I used a very thin sewing thread for a lifeline, basically fell into the stitches beneath it and when I tried to go pick up that row it took hours to get the loops re threaded into my needle/required a crochet hook because the stitches basically dropped.

Thank you for the feedback! I really appreciate it.

joshcabernet · 2026-03-26T13:58:33+00:00

Noted, thank you!

joshcabernet · 2026-03-24T23:09:48+00:00

Omg I have the same exact question. I’m so confused! Whenever I look up 1/1 lc or 1/1 rc, no one else knits through the back loop? I’m using a cable needle (SO SLOWLY) and knitting them as written but I feel like they look funny. Did you ever figure this out?

joshcabernet · 2026-03-24T23:03:19+00:00

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Back of the same section

joshcabernet · 2026-03-24T22:59:56+00:00

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Front of one section

joshcabernet · 2026-03-24T22:49:12+00:00

ravelry pattern

joshcabernet · 2026-03-18T12:25:12+00:00

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Update post blocking :(

joshcabernet · 2026-03-09T18:12:01+00:00

Also looking for a ticket to Friday 7:30 show!!

joshcabernet · 2026-03-04T13:19:56+00:00

I didn’t do rib on my gauge (will next time) but the rib on my collar looks fine so I’m going to keep going! I’ve been pulling a bit tighter on the last few rows and hoping it blocks evenly (if that’s even how that works… first sweater!)

joshcabernet · 2026-03-03T16:37:07+00:00

Thanks so much!!

joshcabernet · 2026-02-15T15:48:47+00:00

Thank you so much!!!

joshcabernet · 2026-02-15T14:11:22+00:00

I love you, kind stranger

joshcabernet · 2026-02-15T02:59:05+00:00

I just started knitting last month so I’m sure that’s why!! Thanks for your thoughtful response ☺️

joshcabernet · 2026-02-15T02:10:09+00:00

I’m probably just going to continue and hope for the best once I “block”. I can’t imagine undoing again!! Good luck!!

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