Knit-Along Clue 1

[nicolep]

I tried to learn the throwing style (English/Western, whichever it's called) so many times and it didn't work out in my head. I think it was because I've crocheted so long. Then, learning continental just made sense. It clicked and I'm glad I stuck with it learning. I almost gave up on knitting forever since I was so frustrated.

[LuckyRainbow]

I just finished my second square. Darn work getting in the way, and pesky need to sleep. But, now, I have several days off and will get these knocked out so I can start on the crocheted motifs.

[catjoy]

Thanks.

You're very welcome, glad to be able to help
Knit on

[KnitKnacker1234]

I am SO frustrated!! I didn't do a gauge swatch and now I'm paying for it!! I knit my first square with the recommended size 8 needle. But it ended up being almost an inch too big! (My knitting has never been too loose before. And, honestly, I still don't think it is.) So I thought, "Ok. I'll use a size 7 needle and knit another square." But guess what!? It's a half inch too big! I'm not sure what to do. If I go down to a size 6 needle, then I've wasted my time on 2 squares. I know I can rip them out and reuse the yarn. But... Is the square too big because it's garter stitch? Should I use the squares if they end up being 10"? I don't want to run out of yarn because I'm afraid it'd be too hard to find more yarn in the same dye lot. So would I be better off to go down to a size 6 needle to see what size I get? Has anyone else gotten 9.5" squares with a size 8 needle? Just curious.

[joyousday]

I am SO frustrated!! I didn't do a gauge swatch and now I'm paying for it!! I knit my first square with the recommended size 8 needle. But it ended up being almost an inch too big! (My knitting has never been too loose before. And, honestly, I still don't think it is.) So I thought, "Ok. I'll use a size 7 needle and knit another square." But guess what!? It's a half inch too big! I'm not sure what to do. If I go down to a size 6 needle, then I've wasted my time on 2 squares. I know I can rip them out and reuse the yarn. But... Is the square too big because it's garter stitch? Should I use the squares if they end up being 10"? I don't want to run out of yarn because I'm afraid it'd be too hard to find more yarn in the same dye lot. So would I be better off to go down to a size 6 needle to see what size I get? Has anyone else gotten 9.5" squares with a size 8 needle? Just curious.

I did my gauge swatch with an 8 and it came out right on the money. I finished my first square this morning and it looked huge; when I checked it it was between 9 and 9.5. So I just stretched it a bit. I normally am spot on with gauge. I think since we are doing a lot of increases and decreases it is making it difficult for me to knit as I normally do.

[roseannie]

Just finished my third block. Hopefully over the weekend I can find the time to get three done. If I can than I will just have one to do mon and one tue so I can keep caught up.

[Mary999]

Here I go..starting my first square!! Wish me luck, sure am glad there are so many doing this if I run into any problems!! LOL

[KnitKnacker1234]

Well, I've been frustrated with the size of my squares, but I've decided to stick with the 2nd square I knitted. Near both ends of the square measures 9.5", but the middle measures 10". So maybe it is wider in the middle because of the way the increases are done. I don't know. However, I won't stay frustrated. Just gonna keep on making my squares since they're fairly close in size. I ripped apart the first one I made so I can reuse the yarn. I don't want to waste any of it. lol. Blocking them will make them square.

I absolutely LOVE the Waverly yarn!! It is SO SOFT and wonderful to knit with!! This is my first KAL and I'm really enjoying being a part of the forum. Can't wait to see what Clue #2 looks like too!! I looked at Clue #1 for the CAL just to see what it looked like and it's SO cute! I'm excited to see what both afghans end up looking like! So...one square down and 7 to go!!

[landofoz]

im not sure were i put this i have finished 1 square and now on to my second

[labrige]

With this first clue, we used a lot of the B colour ...
So .... my question : we prepared 3 balls ... and, for me, I've used more than 2 (equivalent, because not the same yarn, but I used the conversion with the yardage), nearly 2 and 1/3
And you ???
Thanks !