On May 14, 2008, at 9:49 PM, Lavolta Press wrote:
> I thought fine gauge might be nice for lacey knits.
Or use thin yarn on a medium gauge machine.
> I suppose I should consider taking up hand knitting, but I've got
> this childhood block about it. I suppose counting stitches is not
> so bad if you're an adult. I suppose I was also influenced by my
> mother's strong preference for crocheting over knitting.
At least try scarves as a way to learn different stitches. If
you hate counting stitches, put a marker every 5 stitches and then
you will see quickly if you are missing one. Eventually you will get
a feel for it and not have to count very much at all.
-Carol
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