I have no one to show me how to knit, so I decided to try and teach myself using videos and tutorials online.I got the hang of it, but when I knit it is really tightI tried going looser, but still tighten upI want to make a scarf, but the tightness makes me question if it is going to get any longer? I use 6 mm needles and the yarn says worsted medium 4 (Yeah, i don't know what that means.)So my question: If I knit tightly, will this scarf get longer?
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I have no idea how to color it? pop regular popcorn in an air popper, do not add any butter and use a needle on a sting and tie a knot in the other end and just push the needle through the popcorn and onto the stringIf you let the popcorn get stale first it will be easier to string and won't break as easy.
It will eventually get longer, no matter what size stitches you makeBut the tighter you knit, the longer it will take and the more yarn it will takeThere are other issues with knitting tightly: 1It tires the hands and can make muscles sore 2It increases tension in the knitter, while knitting is supposed to be a relaxing hobby 3It puts strain on the fibers of the yarn which will effect the stretchiness of the fabric being knit and the life expectancy of the individual fibers in the yarnSo here are some ways to knit less tightly: 1Use a larger needle2Drink a glass of wine (assuming you are of age)3Find someplace quiet to knit4When you start to feel tense, put the knitting down, get up, and walk around5Change the way you tension the yarn around your fingersIf you wrap it around or between too many fingers, you will put too much tension on the yarn which will make the stitches tight Try NOT tensioning around your fingers for a few rowsJust pinch the yarn with your thumb and first finger to wrap it around the right needle for a stitchBetween stitches, let go of the yarn so it can relaxThat will get you a good foundation of a couple of rows of looser stitchesWorking in tight stitches tends to make one tense up because they have to fight to get the needle into the stitch and that tension makes them put a death grip on the yarn, making the next stitches even tighterWhen you have a few looser rows and are ready to tension the yarn again, try putting it over just your forefinger or weaving it over your forefinger, on the palm side of the middle and ring finger, then on the back of the pinkyDo not wind it around any finger, just weave it between themThis will help you keep a looser tensionBe aware it will feel strange because you are used to knitting tightlyIt may be frustrating tooBut stick with it and remember to set the knitting down and take a break when you become frustrated.
