It is so satisfying, so calming...and I thought I loved knitting! I feel as though I must have done this in a past life because it really seems to just flow from my fingers.
Necia asked yesterday to explain my twisting stitches technique. (girl, I know you want to finish Starsky!) So here goes my best attempt.
2-st RC: Slip the two sts to be twisted off your left hand needle. Holding first stitch to the back, slip it onto the left hand needle. Now slip the second stitch onto the left hand needle (it should have crossed in front of the other stitch). Knit both stitches.
2-st LC: Slip the two sts to be twisted off your left hand needle. Holding first stitch to the front, slip it onto the left hand needle. Now slip the second stitch onto the left hand needle (it should have crossed behind the other stitch). Knit both stitches.
2-st RPC: Slip the two sts to be twisted off your left hand needle. Holding first stitch to the back, slip it onto the left hand needle. Now slip the second stitch onto the left hand needle (it should have crossed in front of the other stitch). Purl both stitches.
2-st LPC: Slip the two sts to be twisted off your left hand needle. Holding first stitch to the front, slip it onto the left hand needle. Now slip the second stitch onto the left hand needle (it should have crossed behind the other stitch). Purl both stitches.
1/1 RPC: Slip the two sts to be twisted off your left hand needle. Holding first stitch to the back, slip it onto the left hand needle. Now slip the second stitch onto the left hand needle (it should have crossed in front of the other stitch). K1, P1.
1/1 LPC: Slip the two sts to be twisted off your left hand needle. Holding first stitch to the front, slip it onto the left hand needle. Now slip the second stitch onto the left hand needle (it should have crossed behind the other stitch). P1, K1.
Thanks so much for all the kind comments about Starsky! Ya'll really made my day!
5 comments:
You are the WOMAN, woman. Good looking out! I knew you would succumb to spinning. It's so dang relaxing. My son spins too, on a mini spindle. I don't let him waste my fiber though, he spins acrylic yarn. Ha. Are you clear on how to go about setting the twist? Let me know if you need any assistance.
Necia
Oh my goodness, your Starsky looks great! I missed that post--sorry I am commenting here on it.But on to the most exciting thing...the drop spindle. Looks like fun, fun, fun and sounds like you have the rhythm.
AuntieAmanda, when is your birthday?? Just curious.
Looks like lots of fun, I bought my daughter the same kit last Christmas, and sometimes I am so tempted by it, but I just don't have time for a new hobby :-) Have lots of fun with yours.
My Birthday is April 25
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