I started knitting a couple of weeks ago, and so far have completed two Lion Brand Thick & Quick chenille scarves. It’s just a stockinette stitch all the way, really. So I decided I want to make another one, and I like the chenille, but I want a stripey one. From what I understand, to change colors for fairly wide stripes, you have to change yarn each time? So each color change will have ends hanging off, right? Also, if I use smaller needles, this will result in stitches which are tighter, meaning it will be less “see thru” when spread out, yes?
That’s it for the stuff I would like to know fairly quickly… In the long run, I have a few more questions about general organization, equipment, etc. I am practiciing with scarves, but I would eventually like to branch out and make hats, socks, and arm warmers! I have been a bit disappointed with the two beginner’s books I got. I probably need a better beginner’s book, and I certainly need some “equipment”. What do y’all suggest as a good “basic inventory” and a great beginner’s book?
I started the new scarf in olive and black. I knitted the first two with size 11 needles. This one I am doing on size 8. As near as I can tell, the gauge is 4 st per inch, although if I start making things other than scarves, I will need to find a really good illustrated guide to gauge checking. The other scarves seemed to be at 3 st per inch. So this one should be longer and skinnier, the more so because it will also have more yarn! I was a little wary of using the smaller needles because the yarn is bulky and I thought it might not be so good with way smaller needles than are recommended, but it seems to be turning out fine, so I guess it’s ok!
Of course, if anyone has anything they wish someone had told them when they were first beginning to knit, I am SO all ears.
