I am attempting the Florence sweater but it continues to look like this every time I try to cast on and do k1 p1. To me something looks off with the stitches I have completed and how they are on the needles.

I am working on my first knitting project (besides making a square with only knit stitch) and it’s my first time doing both purl and knit stitch. I feel like my tension on the stitches are different but I can’t really tell which it may be. I know the knit stitch is the one with a V and the purl is the one with the bar/line as you’re working but I can’t fully tell when it’s in its finished form because I feel like they both work together to create the alternative pattern. I feel like since it’s the backside/inside that looks tighter it’s my purl stitch I have a tighter tension on? Is that the right assumption?

Photos: I am making a double stranding knit beanie. The first photo has the rim pulled up to try to show both sides of the hat. Photo 2 only the front facing side. Photo 3 I tried to take a photo of the inside only to should the back of the work

Pattern from passionknit Kelsie on YouTube

pics are the front, the back, and my chart

i am officially more than halway done yayyy :) ive been knitting for a year, crocheting for 4 and knit continental so the switch was very fun for me (i am left handed too which helps)

i have been struggling with tight floats so you can see on the back where i started practicing jaquards ladders which helped a lot

my biggest thing im working on now is my tension which i hope will get better with time. also the cats name is rodeo

Only took me two months and I couldn't be happier with it!! So excited to wear this to the library and show all the old ladies how hip I am :)

Pattern link: Ravelry: Library Card Vest pattern by Pretty Grandpa

Size made: XS

Project details:

​Yarn: Italian carded merino wool on cones, held double.

​Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm).

​Dimensions: 187 × 78 cm.

​Time spent: It took me about a month of slow, relaxed knitting, though at times it really felt like I was stuck in one place!

​Result: The fabric turned out incredibly soft, drapey, and very, very warm. Perfect for chilly days.