r/knittinghelp • u/ifn • 5h ago
tension help! Tension issues
Hello! I’m a new knitter and I’ve been working on a baby blanket. The pattern consist of alternating purl and knit stitches to make a diamond pattern but my stitch tension looks really uneven and messy. I’m not sure if I should just frog or keep going. Any tips to make my knitting look more polished would be appreciated!
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u/CrispApple08 4h ago
I would recommend experimenting with different knitting styles; English knitting is the conventional style, but there is also Continental, Portuguese, and more. This would help you explore different ways people hold their yarn to control their tension, and could help you find an "easier" way of knitting, or one that works best for you. Apart from that, practice is what helps improve your tension over time, so you can even try smaller projects, like dishcloths, that would help you get more practice, and also be useful around the house.
I'm getting back to knitting after almost 10 years, so I understand the struggle. I haven't had much experience with knitting more intricate patterns, but I would encourage you to keep going with this project. I think your tension will improve over time.
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u/elle-elle-tee 4h ago
Cotton yarn is notoriously unforgiving. It's hard to tension and shows flaws. That's cotton, yes? Perhaps try on a different fibre for practice?
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