We've learned knit and purl - and it IS faster. Love this style of knitting. I practiced most of the afternoon Saturday, then started a project. Decided to make a pair of wrist warmers to match the garter-stitch scarf I started for the class. Cast on 24 and did knit 2 purl 2 for 25 rows. Then I switched to knit, added two stitches on the first row and three on the second row to compensate for the width of my hand. When I finished, I stitched up the side, leaving a hole for my thumb and and pretty pleased.
This yarn is an alpaca-cotton blend, kind of bulky, but really soft and warm. It doesn't do justice to the stitches so I'll have to do some more in a yarn that will better show off the ribbing. Check out the photos!
Ugly-snuggly wrist warmer for a fat arm....
knit 2 purl 2 for 25 rows
knit row 26 yarn over to add two stitches
knit row 27 yarn over to add 3 stitches
knit 6 more rows and cast off.
Stitch up one side, leaving an opening for your thumb in the garter stitch part.
Be warm!
