False Start

I usually have problems when I start a project and this time is no exception...

I have discovered with dismay that I don't like Cotton Glace and Cotton Glace doesn't like me!   I had never knitted with cotton before and it has been a culture shock.  My stitches were so irregular,  you could tell "hand knitted" a mile away...  My friend Kathleen came over today, had a look at it and, as true friends do, broke the news gently: " Ditch it, you'll never wear THAT!"

So this is it.  The problem is I really would like to make this pattern.  Any suggestions please for any yarn substitution which is NOT cotton???

Once this painful decision was made,  I turned my attention to Bianca which (Kathleen assured me) was fine but I thought I could improve on it (today I was in a very critical mood)  I tried then to change my knitting technique, did a few rows, and the difference was so noticeable that I decided on the spot to start all over again...

So,  to recap,  it is now down to one project:  Bianca.  No question now as to what I am going to take with me on holidays!!!  The pattern, after all is not difficult to memorize and counting should not be much of a problem even with the children around... I think....

Comments

[Tracy]

That's a shame, I was looking forward to seeing a real one of those! Oh well, I'm sure Bianca will be a stunner. Are you sure it won't be too hot to have in your lap over there?

[Becky]

Oh no what a shame - cotton can be difficult to knit with - but maybe when you've got more time, you could give it another go - it does look lovely when it's done.

Have fun with Bianca - where are you going on holiday ? somewhere exotic ?

[dawn]

oh dear!
Now are you absolutely sure that you want to rip this out?
1) wash it thoroughly, then press it - the sts might even out dramatically.
2) try knitting a tension square on smaller needles - and wash it!

You say yoour sts are uneven - in which way? are the rows very obvious? you could try using a different sized needle for the purl rows.

what a pity if these don't help you! I'm sure that a good wash might remedy the problem though!

Dawn:)

[Diane]

I find that I have a hard time with cotton too. I think, that it hurts my back because the yarn tends to pull on the needles. Sometimes, if I change the type of needle that I am using it helps.

[Amelia]

Oh no, cotton glace is my favourite yarn. Maybe we should knit for each other as I am less than keen on the wool yarns... Cotton I love. How funny that we do the same craft but need different fibers.