Yesterday, while finishing off a little cardigan for the new baby, I began thinking of the next project, which is the Lil Rosebud pattern which is worked in the round, and top down.
I have tried this before, but never quite succeeded, and the main stumbling block is the small amount of stitches to start off with.
@Ploshkin reminded me that Magic Loop is the way to go, but I have tried this in the past, and failed to grasp the principle, so have resorted to other methods. However, I got to thinking, so many people use this method, and have no trouble with it as far as I can see, so it may be worth giving it another go - especially as my new needles haven't arrived.
While looking for tutorials though, I came across a technique I have seen before, but not used, which would be perfect in the event of running short of yarn - which is likely on this project.
The technique is for Helix Stripes, and I love it. It occurred to me that I could practise the Magic Loop and the Helix Stripe on the same piece of work, and I set to last night (yes, I know there is a cardigan waiting to be sewn up and finished off!
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It took me many rows before I joined the Magic Loop successfully - trying various lengths of circular needles, but eventually I managed it, using the longer of my very cheapy needles. WhoopWhoop!! I now know why I need longer circular needles to make this possible.
I practised a few rows before joining in my second colour (you can use several), but, baby steps. It worked ladies, and I am pleased to say, that I
can do MagicLoop, and I have successfully done a Helix stripe!!
Just for information, yes I know that you can add stripes, but this way, there is no join, or mark, where the one ends, and the other begins. It is definitely a spiral.
This is nothing new. I often go off at a tangent, and learn random techniques which I'll never use again, and I was wondering if I'm alone not only in the collecting of them, but becoming to focussed on being able to do something which I quite possibly, will never use again!
Jessie