Cables are not so sharp

[Ivy]

I tried my first cable project: Bamboozled. I was quite happy with the finished project until I saw the photos on ravelry. Other people's headband has cables which are so sharp and tight. Mine doesn't look that good.

See mine here:



Can someone tell me what I am doing wrong? Is my tension inconsistent?

[tasknitter]

different wools and different colours make things look completely different, i think it looks great!

[Ivy]

Thanks for your encouraging reply

I hope that is the reason. The yarn I get here is not that great. All I get is wool + acrylic. Once I get hold of some better yarn, I will try this again!

[gargoylelib]

They look fine! As tasknitter pointed out, color and fiber content
play a big part in how cables appear.

Libbie

[suzeeq]

You might try washing it; that can help even out stitches.

[Sheri]

wash and block it and I think you will be happier

[Ivy]

Thanks for the suggestion. I will block it and see if it helps.

[Viridian]

I mostly blame the fabric. When I knit, my projects tend to look a little different and I just assume that's because I gave them my little touch. ^^ It could also be a tension thing, but looking at it, I doubt it.

Looks lovely to me!

[Debkcs]

I think it's very pretty, the color is lovely. I agree that washing and/or blocking it will help even out the stitches, and make them stand out more.

Let us know how it works?

[evona]

I think there's some great advice here already and I really have nothing more to offer in that regard, but I did want to say that I think that you did great