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knitting help
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on Aug 18, 2018 (Read 551 times | Comments: 2)
I have been knitting for a while but just recently switched to 12.5cm knitting needles due to arthritis in my hands and wrist. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to not let the knitting become so loose. And for some reason I must be doing something wrong because I end up with more on the needle than what I started with.
debcharl
debcharl
on Aug 27, 2018 Quote  »     Reply  »

I switched to bamboo needles for the same reason. I don't have a problem with stitches and my hands don't bother me at all!
Cat2946
Cat2946
on Feb 27, 2019 Quote  »     Reply  »

To keep the knitting stitches smaller try keeping tight tension on the yarn while working your pattern but also know with bigger needles you are going to get looser stitches. Sometimes bamboo can help and be easier on the hands.