This is the frustrating part. My third - yes THIRD - cast on for the IW Lotus Tank from last year's summer issue. 230 stitches in a lace pattern that I found out after I'd switched to smaller needles (after 9 rows!) was knitted twisted. UGHHHHHH. I am just heart sick. This pattern is kicking my hiney. I was hoping the "third time is a charm" would work for this project but unfortunately - it didn't. I'm not going to give up though. I might try my Denise needles and use a longer cable than the 24" called for so that I can lay out the stitches better to make sure they don't twist - I swear I checked so carefully.
This morning I cast on for my Summer Tunic KAL swatch. I really like the yarn and the fabric it is creating. I don't know what they treated the yarn with but it smells like fress cut grass! LOL Perfect for a summer top right?
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Oh, I'd never thought of yarn twisting while knitting...that's enough to scare me away for awhile. I'm sorry it's not going well, but from where I'm standing, it sure looks beautiful.
ohhhh, hope it goes better!!! I will be beautiful when you are finished!
What size needles are you using with the Callista?
Talley, I am using 5s - Clover bamboo circs. I hope to finish my swatch and wash it to see if I get guage. I've not checked yet so keep your fingers crossed!
I have always had trouble joining when working on circular needles too. I can't seem to keep from gettnig it twisted so I knit a row or two before I join now so I don't get it twisted.
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