I think I found the solution to this! ^^
I worked with five needles (a sock on four needles and the working needle).
When I used my working needle (green one) like in the photo - OVER the previous needle (pink one) - I had ladders.
But, when I started to work with the fifth needle from UNDER the previous needle (pink one), the result was the smooth fabric! ^^
I don't know if you get what I mean, (I hope so), but that's what worked for me, so feel free to try it out if you encounter ladders problem in your socks of mittens. ^^
Nice tip, thanks. Love the funky colored needles. :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how something so simple works such wonders? I'm glad you found this tip out. That's how I knit, I just didn't think twice about it.
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ReplyDeleteI too knit the stitch in such a way that the yarn has the least distance to travel. I also knit the first stitch and then give a tug to the working yarn to tighten it up.
By the way you could try the 2x circular method. It works a treat. I may never use dps for small items again.
Knit on >^..^<