Hi, Newbie Knitter Asking Opinions ...
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knittingI asked my circle this morning, but thought I'd ask here as well. I want to knit a scarf that's appearing in the upcoming Sherlock Holmes 2 movie (link below). I have the yarn, but I'm kinda paralyzed by what stitch to use.
Here's what I posted. Please note that I'm a newbie knitter, but have an okay hang of the basics.
Okay, flist, I need advice from my more experienced knitters. I've decided to knit the Hotson Scarf of Ultimate Warmitude but I'm paralyzed deciding the stitch.
1)Garter. Pro: easiest and fastest for me, won't lose track and mess up. Con: doesn't look particularly pretty or polished, but maybe that's just me.
2) Stockinette. Pro: pretty and professional looking. Con: Heard it curls and doesn't hang awesomely. Is this really inevitable? :(
3) Ribs. Pro: Very, very pretty and soft, hangs well. Con: Will lose track very easily and the original scarf looks nothing like that to me.
Thanks for any input!
Here's what I posted. Please note that I'm a newbie knitter, but have an okay hang of the basics.
Okay, flist, I need advice from my more experienced knitters. I've decided to knit the Hotson Scarf of Ultimate Warmitude but I'm paralyzed deciding the stitch.
1)Garter. Pro: easiest and fastest for me, won't lose track and mess up. Con: doesn't look particularly pretty or polished, but maybe that's just me.
2) Stockinette. Pro: pretty and professional looking. Con: Heard it curls and doesn't hang awesomely. Is this really inevitable? :(
3) Ribs. Pro: Very, very pretty and soft, hangs well. Con: Will lose track very easily and the original scarf looks nothing like that to me.
Thanks for any input!
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Date: 2010-11-02 10:37 pm (UTC)Knitting in the round for a scarf (basically a long tube) was done mainly for warmth. If this scarf will be for you or a friend who lives in fairly cold climes, I'd recommend this. If you're like me and live in a Southern-y area, it's still nice, since I prefer to be *toasty* rather that just Not-Cold. You end up with a thick, drape-y, non-curling scarf that didn't have to be stitched together, and was all done WITH ONE STITCH. You knit *everything.* No purling!
Since you're a new knitter, I want to remind you that there are ways of knitting in the round that are not complicated. If you're staring in horror at five double-pointed needles, stop. You can do a tube with two same-size circulars much simpler. Great video to watch about it (four minutes long) = click here.
Made my fella a scarf knit in the round a couple years ago. Never had to worry about blocking, or turning, and just fringed it a bit when it was done! I highly recommend this method.
Easy peasy!