Any one else have this problem? Any suggestions? Frustration is setting in...
Saturday, May 20, 2006
New Orangina
After a somewhat successful Somewhat Cowl, I decided to start an Orangina, and I can't get more than 2 inches on my needles without having to frog! The pattern is easy to memorize, but I seem to keep adding stitches. Any one else have this problem? Any suggestions? Frustration is setting in...
Any one else have this problem? Any suggestions? Frustration is setting in...
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I have lost count on how many times I have frogged my Orangina ... you are not alone ... I wish I could get it going sucessfully, I'd like to wear it this summer - lol
I have had numerous problems with it but kept pushing on. I'll pass on the best advice that was given to me: use stitch markers for every repeat (9 stitches). Even though you'll shift them on the 2nd and 4th rows, they'll help you realize where you are and make mistakes easier. It helped me get through the insanity of it all, and now I am on the ribbing! Good luck!
I did the same thing at first. Mary has a good idea re: markers for every repeat. I wasn't that bright, and ended up counting every repeat to make sure each one had 9 sts.
Keep on it, you'll get there!!
I had the EXACT same problem. What I found was that if you look at the pattern - you yo and ssk (or knit to together). What you have to do is add up the stitches and end at the point where you are at zero stitches gained or lost. If this doesn't make sense - email me and I can be more specific.
BUT I TOTALLY KNOW! I did the exact same thing.
I have 2 tricks:
#1: Instead of counting in my head like I often do, I used letters to keep track of where I was. "A"-knit one, b- knit one c- ssk, d-k2tog, e-k1, fk1, yo, g, yo. The "Yo, G" as in gangster rap helped me remember.
The other thing that I noticed is this, if I can explain it: On the previous row, the ssk (or psso) and the k2tog make two stitches that slant towards each other.
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On alternating rows, the ssk goes across those 2 stitches, and the k2tog on the other rows go across those two. It helps me keep track of when I mess up.
I've been tinking and frogging like mad too.
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