Knit-Along Clue 3 (3/20/2012: Corrected!)

[KnitKnacker1234]

I notice in one picture someone is using circular needles and in another single needles. Which is better? I have both but if there is something that works better, I'll try it. Clue one and two I have used the single needles. Suggestions?
I am a strong beginner knitter. Maybe not that strong since I only have 2 of Clue One, 3 of Clue Two.
Thanks!

After using 4 different kinds of needles for this project so far I can tell you I much prefer working with my circular needles. They are shorter, so I can hold my work closer to me allowing me to rest my arms a bit better, so I am not as tense. I am only a beginner knitter, just a few dishcloths years ago. I had given up ever trying to learn to knit. This project has helped me so much in gaining confidence. Try switching to your circular needles and seeing if they are more comfortable. On your next row knit onto one of your circular needles to switch out (unless they are different sizes)

I had used:
Bamboo
Acrylic
Aluminium
and now Addi (steel?) circular

I love using the Addi knitting needles!!! They are SO much easier to knit with! They are more expensive, but well worth the cost! And I like using the circular needles too. Happy knitting!

[KnitKnacker1234]

Thank you all for such quick replies regarding which needles to use. This is such a great group! I could spend the entire day on this site but knitting calls!

I agree, I could spend all day on the forum too! I told my daughter that it's just as fun as the knitting! haha! But I want to get my knitting done too. This Waverly yarn is a joy to work with!! Really loving it!!

[4grammy4]

i'm not done yet, but it's looking like my clue 3 square is going to be about a 1/2" bigger than my other squares. is anyone else having this issue?

[knitmaniac]

i'm not done yet, but it's looking like my clue 3 square is going to be about a 1/2" bigger than my other squares. is anyone else having this issue?

I had the same problem. I stopped the first half when I had 49 stitches. I tried to adapt the second half to make it work. I'm going to finish this square and see how it looks. For the next square I'm going to go down to size 7 needles for the first half and possibly change to 8 for the second half since it is all knitting. My purl stitches are so much looser than my knit stitches.

[karenarp]

i'm not done yet, but it's looking like my clue 3 square is going to be about a 1/2" bigger than my other squares. is anyone else having this issue?

I just finished mine and it is more rectangle than it is square - so one side is longer than another. Will be posting my photo shortly of this finished square in the spoiler thread (first page)

*Edit*
My first side is way big compared to my second side. Should I try using smaller needles to do the first half, and switch out to the needle I am using now for the second side?
Are all KAl squares supposed to be blocked at 9.5 inches?

[Freestar]

Boy! Do I feel like a dummy...AHAHA! Just ignore my previous post..lol. If I had read the intro I might appear a bit smarter..AHAHA! Thanks for the answers anyway..lol. I laugh at myself more than anyone...hehehe!

[Shandeh]

Are all KAl squares supposed to be blocked at 9.5 inches?

Yes. All the KAL squares are the same size. 9.5 inches x 9/5 inches

[cookiev38]

Yeaaaay! I'm finally done with Clue #1. Now on to Clue #2.

[joyousday]

i'm not done yet, but it's looking like my clue 3 square is going to be about a 1/2" bigger than my other squares. is anyone else having this issue?

I think I am having the same issue. I have 43 stitches and the length of it is the same as my others for Clue 1. I don't know whether I should continue knitting or just switch over to my other color. I am hemming and hawing over it. I don't want to rip it all out! ugh.

[PioneerKnitter]

i'm not done yet, but it's looking like my clue 3 square is going to be about a 1/2" bigger than my other squares. is anyone else having this issue?

I think I am having the same issue. I have 43 stitches and the length of it is the same as my others for Clue 1. I don't know whether I should continue knitting or just switch over to my other color. I am hemming and hawing over it. I don't want to rip it all out! ugh.

My first side also came out bigger. I hope it's a small enough difference that I can fit it in. Will wait 'til later to decide if I'll re-do. I am switching to smaller kneedles for the first half of the next square.