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New Knitting Thread (And spinning) (And crochet too I guess)
Lines:
Well, the best way to measure anything is to make a square of a set amount of stitches and rows. Then take the size of that, figure out how it will fit your leg and go from there. (Like 25 sts and 12 rows, take the height and width and translate it to the circumference and length of your leg warmers.)
Or do what I do and just start going at it and if it's too big or small, frog it and adjust the number of sts accordingly.
Ladybug:
100st sounds too much, but then again, I'm also a novice. However, I'm knitting a sock atm (hopefully it'll turn into two, but I'm getting tired of it..), and the needles are 2,5mm and the yarn is fairly thin, and I used 64st from the top. So 100 sounds a lot, but then again, the socks are pretty tight, but my calves are also huge, so it still sounds like a lot. I've knitted a ribbed beanie that used 104st, though that was on 5mm needles.
I don't think this is helping at all, and I might be totally wrong :/ I'd probably look for a pattern online, and at least use it for size reference, though I guess it also depends on what yarn you're using.
yelley:
your number of cast on stitches will depend on the thickness of your yarn and your gauge. also, i would think for leg warmers you would use DPNs... or either 2 circs or magic loop.
JaneBriefcase:
--- Quote from: Ally on 26 Dec 2007, 14:38 ---Because... I don't feel like digging up the old one.
Just finished my Noro scarf! These colors aren't really true; it is actually more muted and beautiful and there is a lot more blue than pink. Also my body looks fatskinny, thanksss myspace angles.
I am starting my first sweater soon (knock on wood)! Share your creations, please. Also ask for advice! We have many great knitters on these forums!
--- End quote ---
That's a beautiful scarf. Noro yarns just...do things that other yarns do not. Which Noro yarn did you use?
Also, I can't believe I missed the knitting thread. I need to find knitters near me so I'm not a lonely knitter anymore. I taught my boyfriend how to knit recently, and discovered the addi needles. I will soon get over my fear of sweaters and start knitting things other than fingerless gloves and scarves and socks soon enough.
Anyone have a good straight up glove pattern? I need to find a good pattern to learn fingers with.
Lines:
I saw that! I really wish they would have just posted the pattern.
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