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Hi Mary and all,
I need help. I've got twisted stitches in my knitting, always have, and  never really tried to correct it, because it produces a pretty effect anyway since I do it consistently  . But now I really would like to learn how to do it correctly. Any tips? What am I doing wrong? Thanks!
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Stef -- twisted stitches ARE a design element -- the Austrian Tyrolean traditional knitwear are done this way -- on a backgrund of purl, the twisted knit stitches really rise up above the fabric .... LOVELY!
To avoid twisting your stitches (which I too did for years) is the direction you're inserting your needle and the way your sts are resting on the needle. When I purled, all was fine, so just trying "fixing" the knit side ...
Look at your knitting -- if the more forward half of the st is the right-hand side of the loop, then put the needle in and wrap counter-clockwise to make the next st. If the more forward loop is the left-hand side, put the needle in and wrap clockwise to make the st.
Basically, you're trying to do WHATEVER YOU need to do to make the st lay flat with a smooth "v" join at the bottom. Play with it a bit and you'll quickly figure out what you're doing.
BTW, you're not doing it wrong -- just different. There are over 30 ways to cast on so there are probably at least that many ways of knitting generally! Don't sweat it -- remember it's the final product you're concerned with -- knit the way that makes you feel comfortable.
OK, off my soap box  !
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I TOTALLY agree with the not wrong just different comment from Mary.
I knit holding the needles and yarn in a totally wierd way, the cackhanded way I learned as a child and carried on with, and it makes "proper" knitters smile to watch me, but I have knitted for years and am happy with what comes off the needles in the end.
Happy knitting!
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LucyP wrote:
I TOTALLY agree with the not wrong just different comment from Mary.
I knit holding the needles and yarn in a totally wierd way, the cackhanded way I learned as a child and carried on with, and it makes "proper" knitters smile to watch me, but I have knitted for years and am happy with what comes off the needles in the end.
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I was at a knitting convention back in 1985 (and didn't THAT get comments since I was only 23 and hanging out with a bunch of ol' ladies! ) and a "big name" knitting designer watched me knit and said "I don't know how you're doing what you're doing, but it works so just keep on" ! I think many folks hate knitting because they're taught there is only one way and no matter how uncomfortable they're still supposed to do it  -- I HATE that attitude. Knitting is SUPPOSED to be relaxing, darn it!
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>>I HATE that attitude. Knitting is SUPPOSED to be relaxing, darn it! <<
Mary,
Too funny! I agree just do it and enjoy it!
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Thank you for your help!! I'll try that but I certainly won't be losing sleep over it if my stitches don't untwist!
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