Trouble with using place markers?

AngieLanigan · 12-27-2008, 02:52 PM

I'm working on this pattern. The first 8 rows involve using 2 place markers to show where to increase. I don't have any markers, so I just used a couple pieces of scrap yarn instead.

My problem (if it is a problem?) is after finishing those rows, removing the markers and doing the next few plain garter stitch rows, I noticed that I have a V-shaped pattern of holes... I'm guessing from where I knit the stitch following the marker? Is that normal, or was I doing something wrong? It's the first time I've ever used a marker knitting. Thanks!

Marria · 12-27-2008, 09:31 PM

Since in the pattern you do a m1 near the markers, I am going to guess it has something to do with how you executed the m1. If you are happy with the way it looks, I wouldn't worry about it.

AngieLanigan · 12-27-2008, 09:53 PM

oohhh.... see, I never even thought about it being from the increase itself... it called for a make one through a backwards loop, which I got direction on how to do from the videos here... now that I go back to look at the video again (to see if I did it incorrectly), I see in the increase explanation that it can cause a small hole. So, maybe that's how the pattern's supposed to look! I couldn't tell because the photo only shows the front, not the back (where the holes will show).

Thanks so much!

suzeeq · 12-27-2008, 09:55 PM

It's probably from the inc sts, not the markers and after you knit a lot more of it and wash or block it when done, then the little holes won't be as noticeable.

Marria · 12-27-2008, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by AngieLanigan

oohhh.... see, I never even thought about it being from the increase itself... it called for a make one through a backwards loop, which I got direction on how to do from the videos here... now that I go back to look at the video again (to see if I did it incorrectly), I see in the increase explanation that it can cause a small hole. So, maybe that's how the pattern's supposed to look! I couldn't tell because the photo only shows the front, not the back (where the holes will show).

Thanks so much!

If you really don't like how it looks, you can try a different type of increase...but I bet they look really cute anyway. You should post a pic when you're done. I'd love to see them.