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How do I tighten up my stitches?

by Lynn Anderson
(Meredith, NH. USA)



I've tried knitting a few different sweaters, but have to tear them apart. Maybe I have the wrong type yarn, but I knit a swatch and measure (I have a little metal gadget with the inches, etc) and though the swatch seems to be alright, after I'm knitting for a while it seems loose, and I can't seem to get the tension right as the stockinette side looks uneven and holey. Very stretchy also. I do love the soft yarns; the types I have are JoyDK, Nako Calico, and Cascade Ultra Pima. Not sure about the grams and yardage because they seem to be English or other countries yarns.

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Jun 20, 2018
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by: Ratchadawan

Hi,

Soft yarns and chenille yarn are more difficult to handle, I think. You just have to make sure to pull yarn a little more tighter than usual. Some people knit tight and some knit loose. You could try to use a slightly smaller size needle and see if this helps eliminate the holes.

If anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to join in.

Thank you for sending in your question.

Ratcha

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