Two Cables asked if I preferred hand or machine knitting. To be honest I don't know enough about machine knitting to have a preference. Right now hand knitting is easier because I can do it and turn out a reasonable garment. Machine knitting on the other hand is torture. It is quicker once I get going, but it takes a while to get going.
Hand and machine knitting are related only in the type of fabric that is produced. Knowledge of hand knitting doesn't help with the machine and in machine knitting gauge is paramount. Hand knitting is portable, I can take it any where. Hand knitting is limited only by the fiber you can wrap around the needle. With the machine you're limited by the yarn the machine can handle. The two machines I just got are standard machines and can't handle anything heavier than sport weight. So the part of my stash that's worsted I'll have to knit by hand. Hand knitting can be meditative, but the machine is noisy. The language is different. I guess you could say it's likes siblings - related, but completely different.
6 comments:
Give yourself time and you will be master of both..
Nice job on the cowl, should rate you a new dress :o)
or the material for one. :o)
Ginny
Nice cowl. I love Shirley Paden but had too much going on to particpate in this KAL. Your husband is a great model.
By the way you can knit a heavier yarn on the standard if you use every other needle. I know you can knit DK this way. I'm not sure about worsted.
Wow you covered all of my questions and more ! I don't know anything about machine knitting. Who thinks about what weight yarn the machine can handle or how noisy it is. The cowl is beautiful.
Congrats on your first KAL and so cool that your hubby was willing to model your cowl.
Hi Melodye, I wanted to return the blog visit and thank you for the kind comment. I love the cowl! I have a very slow (but not neglected :) pair of socks on the needles for DH. Almost done! Maybe I should consider a cowl next.
That is really nice, looks so warm and cozy!
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