Melli,
Here are a couple more I made. They are in garter stitch and the dark blue one is heavy yarn and I cast on 8 stitches onto size 11 needles. It is about 3" wide. I wanted it to be narrow and long. The one below was on 15" needles and very soft yarn, and there were 15 stitches cast on. It is 9" wide. It is sort of loopy, but I like it. Hope that gives you a idea for how many cast on and size of needles and weight of yarn factors in. Thought it might help if you could see what the garter stitch looks like and if you think you are doing it right or not. I see there are still some fringe thingys I need to trim on the purple one. This link to a learn to knit page might be helpful, too. Just remember...."It is just yarn, ya'll". I read that at Crazy Aunt Purl's the other night and it is sort of liberating to know that is all it is...yarn. She has some really cool scarves on her blog now. I might have to hurry and finish the one I'm working on now so I can get to that one.
Weeeeeeelllllllll.... IF I was seein' a picture... that might help! I don't though... maybe it's just me... my coffee is still brewin' ... haven't had the first sip yet! I'll come back after my first cup and see if I see a photo then! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI came from Melli's blog because I am very curious :)
ReplyDeleteYour scarves are beautiful, Amber. I love the navy one! I will get around to sending the award on in the next few days. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteROFL! Woman! What I've got goin' on in my livingroom is a MESS! I'll blog it tomorrow! I'm learning how to purl/pearl today! Then I'm gonna rip it all out and start over! Hehehe...
ReplyDeleteI CAN see your scarves now! You're QUICK! Of course... had I only cast on 10 or 12 stitches, I'd have more done too! I'm NUTS!
By the way... EVERYBODY's a teacher! As long as you instigate it and lead it, you're a teacher!
Those are great. I plan to get out my yarn after lunch and start my Harry Potter scarf. Simple garter stitch.
ReplyDeleteMaribeth,
ReplyDeleteGarter stitch works for scarves, because they are soft and flow. Not all stiff and curly. Stokinette works for hats with a rolled brim.
Melli,
Hang in there, girl. It is truly a learning experience. I'm working with some yarn that is so beautiful that I just love knitting right now.
Judy,
you are most welcome....thank you for coming by and actually posting. I see that people come from all over the world, but don't say anything....or maybe this blog just leaves the speechless. *L*
Mar,
Thanks for stopping by.