I've mastered purling! Wooo hooo! I practiced knitting one row, purling the next. The only problem I have is the knitted fabric curling up while I knit. I don't know if that means my stitches are too tight, or if that's something that would work itself out as the fabric grew or after blocking.
Anyway, I'm a bit confused because I read a sock pattern that required fives sets of the same size DP needles. Good grief. Does that mean I need ten needles of the same size to knit a simple pair of socks? That's crazy! Is that standard for sock patterns? Any advice would be adored.
Sorry there isn't a pic of my work, but I'm too lazy to take and post one! LOL
I am home tomorrow with a sick child, but after I finish disinfecting my house I'll hopefully have time to knit! WOOT!
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yay. Good for you.
Stockinette (what you are knitting by knit/purling) will curl. You can add some just knitting (garter) to the bottom,top and sides to help keep it from curling.
Blocking works for awhile, but the curling comes back.
Your sock pattern is probably asking for one set of 5 DPN's... I hope. :) You shouldn't need any more than that.
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