Struggling
My Denise needles arrived yesterday and I'm anxious to get started. I'm planning to make the largest size. According to my calculations, I need to cast on 100. Is that correct? Should they be cast on loosely? I put 100 stitches on a 20" needle and the needle seemed too long. Doesn't the needle have to be short enough for the stitches to connect? Thanks for any help.
posted by Gwen at 8:14 AM
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I made the largest size on Denises and it worked fine following the pattern directions. But, the largest size is really large--I would make the next size down next time, especially since it "grew" a little when I blocked it. It is a loose fitting sweater on me, not a form fitting one as many of the examples are on this KAL. I was able to do the arms on one circular--they're roomy.
I'm a size 18 or 1X and don't want a form-fitting sweater. I feel more comfortable when they're a little loose.
That size should work for you then. Good luck with it--it's a great pattern!
Thank you, Angela and Ericka. Now I'm wondering if my cast on is too tight. It sure doesn't look like it's going to fit around my head/neck. And I'm not happy with my stitch markers, so have to go get some others this evening.
Ericka, I have cast on loosely with the 14" needle. I've done three rows of the lace pattern and am ready to switch to the longer needle. Because it's circular knitting, I'm not sure how to make the switch. Can you help me?
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