Whimsy1962 in Chicago is doing 8 things including…

practice my continental knitting everyday until I become consistent.


 

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Whimsy1962 has written 4 entries about this goal

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Okay, I can do and I can do it fairly well, it was worth learning, but for me knitting is about relaxing and enjoyment not speed so I think I still prefer to “throw” when I knit.



Not everyday, but still plugging along

My stitch tension has improved, and it doesn’t feel as alien. I still prefer purling, which is funny because I hate when I am throwing…I have picked up an all knit scarf in a lace weight yarn I have been working on and am practicing on this.



Day 2

I have knit and purled 18 rows and it does seem to be geeting a little more fluid and easier. I have been doing a better job of keeping my middle finger out of the way. It was very sore for the first couple days as it seem to want to use it to guide my stitches.



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Cast on a small simple scarf, mostly knit stitches, which I find the hardest and just a few purls for interest. Will work on this daily until continental until this is easier and more natural feeling.



 

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