Post #1212125
2026-04-13 15:33 UTC
@brainofdane the key to stitches not being tight is relaxing, I’m afraid. I chose to learn “continental” where you tension with your left hand just like with crochet, that helped me!
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@venite@wandering.shop 2026-04-13 15:34
@brainofdane Stocking stitch is when you knit one row and purl on the way back. It gives you the typical knitting v’s on one side, little bumps on the other, and curls a lot (that’s inherent to the fabric and not your fault). If you knit one stitch, then purl the next, then knit, then purl it’s 1x1 rib. You’ll be doing a lot of that in your knitting career too. It’s hard because the yarn has to move from back (knit) to front (purl). There’s a lot to remember before it automates.
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@brainofdane@hachyderm.io 2026-04-13 15:55
@venite oh, I’ll have to see about continental! That might help me. I have a book that mentioned it but said it was the less popular style.