taking up continental

geekgolightly · 08-22-2006, 11:39 PM

how long did it take to really get into the swing of things with continental. i learned to do it in two minutes, but im struggling with efficiency, nice even stitches, and comfort. my hands are crampy after just three rows! (15 stitches to a row. short!!)

when did you start to feel comfy with picking after being a thrower?

geekgolightly · 08-23-2006, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by knitofrog

For me I

doing knit in Continental. It seems so much faster, however I can't seem to get the purl stitch going correctly. So I guess I am a odd ball when it comes to knitting.

I Knit in contentintal and purl in English. Oh well I guess another skill I can practice while frogging my previous project

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i havent attempted the purl yet. i kinda forgot about it!

rebecca · 08-23-2006, 01:00 PM

When I switched to conti knitting I would say that it took me about a month to get nice even sts.

brownishcoat · 08-23-2006, 01:21 PM

Purling continental took me longer, too. I think you're doing great!

geekgolightly · 08-23-2006, 04:10 PM

ok im just gonna use some cheap yarn and make a nice LOOONG scarf so i can practice. thanks for replying

08-23-2006, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by knitofrog

For me I

doing knit in Continental. It seems so much faster, however I can't seem to get the purl stitch going correctly. So I guess I am a odd ball when it comes to knitting.

I Knit in contentintal and purl in English.

Me too!!!!

Another odd ball over here!!!