New to knitting. Knit stitch was easy. Purl stitch was easy. Rib knit might actually kill me. (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 year ago by kat@lemmy.ca to c/knitting@lemmy.world

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Something about my brain is refusing to accept switching sides. I forget which one I'm supposed to do every time. I know practice makes perfect but it's gonna take a lot of practice to make up for my bonkers brain.

Just wanted a bit of a rant. I guess I'll keep making squares and trying my best.

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[-] thegiddystitcher@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

You're not alone OP, I hated ribbing back when I was a newbie and honestly don't much care for it to this day.

No matter what I did the transition from knit to purl stitches was always really loose and messy looking for me. If anyone else has the same problem I found just going down a needle size really helped, although obviously it'll affect gauge so bear that in mind.

[-] kat@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

I think practice will make perfect hopefully. I'll try the needle size thing as well!

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