I always use smaller needle size than suggested and even then I feel my fabric is too loose/hole-y, even though I try to knit very tightly : r/knitting
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Last updated 17 Jul 2024
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Socks on short circulars - how short? They're too long too fit all my stitches around, but a bit tight for magic loop - do I need shorter? I'm determined to nail
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What Does 'Recommended Knitting Needle size' Mean?
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I Always Use Smaller Needle Size Than Suggested And Even, 54% OFF
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How to Fix Tight Knitting - Sheep and Stitch
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I Always Use Smaller Needle Size Than Suggested And Even, 54% OFF
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I Always Use Smaller Needle Size Than Suggested And Even, 54% OFF
![I always use smaller needle size than suggested and even then I feel my fabric is too loose/hole-y, even though I try to knit very tightly : r/knitting](https://preview.redd.it/is-it-normal-for-a-knitted-sweater-to-look-too-small-in-the-v0-4h4hogkvr5zb1.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=0890fa4a3e00eee718ed519b68d646716d31fa02)
Is it normal for a knitted sweater to look too small in the round while your working on it or does it mean that it's actually too small? This is my first
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How to Fix a Small Hole in a Knit – Glorious Mending
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How to Fix TIGHT KNITTING
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