trinity stitch
I just started another hat, for another sister. It's a slouchy beret, using the trinity/popcorn/blackberry stitch. I love the way the hat looks, but I had no idea I would hate the trinity stitch so much. It makes me feel like I just learned how to knit. I do not have the dexterity to k1,p1,k1 into the same stitch without being VERY deliberate about it. The other part of the problem could be my yarn choice. Lopi. I like the rugged, wooly look of it, but purling three together with this stuff really brings out its scratchy, unforgiving qualities. I feel like I'm working against this yarn rather than with it. Anyway. I hope the finished result will be worth the headache (handache, wristache, elbowache...) because I'm going to power through. I'm on a roll with the Christmas gifts and I don't want to change horses midstream!(That is the saying, right?)
posted by jenna at 3:28 PM
7 Comments:
oh, i feel your pain. i started knitting a hat using the trinity stitch last year and just gave up.
it looks great, but at the time, it just didn't seem to be worth all that effort.
i hope you're able to power through!
by the way, i just LOOOVE the earrings i bought from you! thanks!
You can do it! I found the P3 tog that was the most frustrating... but it's soo pretty when it's done!
There's a movie called Wag The Dog in which the President's re-election campaign slogan is "Don't change horses mid-stream." It's hilarious.
Good luck with the hat - your progress so far looks great. I just got back from iceland and spent way too much money on yarn and knitwear. Had to ship some of it back since it all wouldn't fit in the suitcase.
that is a hard stitch! especially with rugged yarn. the look when you are finished will be amazing though!! at least it's only a hat and not a larger item!
It's looking great so far. It does sound like it's a tough one to work with. Good luck!
lovely stitch -- looks tricky! i'm blown away by all of your christmas knitting. that beret is so adorable.
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