It has not been blocked so the ends are a bit curly. I am not sure that it really needs a full blocking as it is in garter stitch, I will just do the points and see how it looks then.
On another point (or two) I started this off on straights then moved to a Knit Pro Zing circular. I loved the ends, the shafts are long and the tips are not too pointy but the cable. Oh Dear. they did not want to unfurl and it was a bit of a battle at the start of every row. I have checked on Cherry Heart blog, I knew that Sandra had made a podcast on circular needles and compare several different makes.
Later today I will be ordering some addi turbo lace and possibly some Hiya Hiya Sharps to try out.
Now I am off to walk the dogs.
TTFN Pam
ps, the sleeves are on the circular and 6 rows done, 14 to go before the cast off shaping.
I think the points will probably relax by themselves. I rarely make anything that needs blocking. Would I really do that after each wash....NO!
ReplyDeleteI will leave it on the dress form for a while and let gravity do it,s stuff.
Deletegreat project, when I have problems with the cables on circular needles I have put the cable into hot water to reshapen it
ReplyDeleteThanks Dawn, I will have ago once the sleeves are done.
DeleteBeat me to it Dawn, I was going to advise pouring boiling water onto the cable in a bowl and leave to soften for a few minutes then pull straight whilst cooling.
DeleteLove the colour, again Pam you are very clever.
ReplyDeleteThank you Marlene, but credit has to go to my Mum who taught me to knit and read a pattern.
DeleteIf you wash the circular needle in hot water, or hold it in steam for a wee while, this can help to unkink it.
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I will be trying that tomorrow. Thank you.
Deleteoh love it. looks good.
ReplyDeleteI wrapped it round my neck and almost roasted, it wwill be lovely when the wind whips and roars down the valley.
DeleteHi Pam,
ReplyDeletehad the same problems and not only with knit pro. But there is an easy solution to it.Next time you need to cook water, just add the cabels for a few minutes. They will go soft and unfurl. After cooling they will be more flexible. Greetings from Germany,
Jenny
Thank you Jenny, I was using circular needles in the 70's but never had that problem..
DeleteI can't believe how quickly you do your knitting and crocheting it would take me a week to do one row....lol-x-
ReplyDeleteGreat work as always. You are so productive. Love the colours on the shawl.
ReplyDeleteThat needle must be on fire you knitted it up so quickly, great shawl perfect for the Winter.
ReplyDeleteHa ha lots of clever readers! Beautiful shawl. I quite like the frock on the mannequin too! X
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else-hot water will do the trick. I love the shawl especially the way the colour turned out.
ReplyDeleteScarf/shawl looks lovely and soft
ReplyDeleteCarolx
I love my addi turbo lace needles. Especially for yarns that are dk or finer weights.
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