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#1 ·
Hi!I need some advice about knitting.I want to learn how to knit,however no matter how I try.The tension gets tighter and tighter.This does this regardless of what needles or yarn I use.So can someone please advise me on how to learn how to knit?
 
#4 ·
Some of this is practice, practice, practice. I didn't get a "normal" tension until I started tackling rib and seed stitch, and for some reason that helped me ease off a lot.
 
#5 ·
Usually people purl looser than knit. Maybe if you tackle the purl stitch first- you would not have to fight the tension problem- and after you get good at purl- knit will follow right behind. That approach has the advantage of tacking the "harder" part first- so you may skip the whole "purl is so much harder to learn barrier" If you don't know the difference- you may find purl easier.

I agree with Lydia though- you are probably making your stitches on the points of your needles.

Love Sarah
 
#6 ·
You may also have your needles (and shoulders) scrunched up and close to your face. Put your needles a comfortable distance from your face, and keep them there
I've found that when teaching people to crochet (yes, I know you are knitting, but the principle applies) they start with their work on the table in front of them, but after a min or two the work is up close to their face and their shoulders are scrunched up (and making things much tighter).

Hugs,
tammy
 
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