Letting Stitches Fall
Friday night at the bi-monthly knitting guild meeting (BKGM) we members were treated with a demonstration. First, let me tell you something about our little group; the skill levels of the members could fit into an inverse bell curve. New knitters and experienced knitters are nearly equal in number, and just a smattering of knitters of intermediate skill.
I couldn't watch. It was very painful to see the new knitters trying to develop a new concept. Some of the more experienced among us became equally confused.
Here's how I see it.
For those knitters with world views that allow them a relaxed approach to life, this could work. It takes a leap of faith to let those little stitches just hang there, waiting their turn, as well as a zen-like confidence that they won't just slide down the rows before they can be slipped into their new place. Myself, I am too high strung. I have enough stress in my life for three people, NNCK is not something that I want to do.
Those who can, and do, must be goddess-like. Stephanie can. Annie Modesitt also can.
In my research, I found two basic techniques.
Wendy knits drops first, then knits, while Grumperina knits first then drops.
For me, I'll stick to the extra needle. Oh, and the other accessory I found most useful, a hair scrunchy (for my wrist) to hold the cable needle while it is idle.
Here, Mary Saunders published a nice scrunchy pattern to knit.
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