Blackbriar 8,568 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 So far, I've got a nice pile of pink spun poly in the bin ! Can't stop it twisting around itself - I've tried all the tips given so far, but no joy......... Still, at least I'm having fun ! (Who am I f***ing kidding ?) 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,043 Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 So far, I've got a nice pile of pink spun poly in the bin ! Can't stop it twisting around itself - I've tried all the tips given so far, but no joy......... Still, at least I'm having fun ! (Who am I f***ing kidding ?) did you try what tc suggested to find out if its the twine or your needle loading ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 So far, I've got a nice pile of pink spun poly in the bin ! Can't stop it twisting around itself - I've tried all the tips given so far, but no joy......... Still, at least I'm having fun ! (Who am I f***ing kidding ?) did you try what tc suggested to find out if its the twine or your needle loading ? I did, and it's helped a lot. Also, the twisting lessens as the net gets longer, so I'm getting there ! I got to the 12th row before I buggered it up this time (he wrote through gritted teeth !) This is probably the most frustrating thing I've ever tried...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 Lol sorry for laughing but think of the cracking couple walks you could have had by now lol This will give you a proper laugh....... I'm only doing it because I'm laid up - busted my back and can't walk !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leeview 787 Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 So far, I've got a nice pile of pink spun poly in the bin ! Can't stop it twisting around itself - I've tried all the tips given so far, but no joy......... Still, at least I'm having fun ! (Who am I f***ing kidding ?) did you try what tc suggested to find out if its the twine or your needle loading ? I did, and it's helped a lot. Also, the twisting lessens as the net gets longer, so I'm getting there ! I got to the 12th row before I buggered it up this time (he wrote through gritted teeth !) This is probably the most frustrating thing I've ever tried...... if you got to the 12th row before you buggered up ......thats 11 you did right unpick the row back as far as you buggered up/or 11th row and carry on, another 11 rows and you got your first net Y.I.S Leeview 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad4it 693 Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 why if you got to the 12 row than made a mistake did you throw it in the bin thats seem a waste just unpick the row you made the mistake on back to the last row that you didnt have a mistake on. as been said before just kee at it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 A problem a lot of people get when starting to knit their own nets is, the do not do it long enough for the muscle memory to kick in, once that kicks in it is like falling off a log. TC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devon flighter 421 Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 just a question from someone almost in the same position ! if the knots have been pulled tight it seems almost impossible to unpick them to me ,its quicker to start again ! or am i being heavy handed when pulling knots up? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,043 Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 I guess you could just cut it back and resume 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad4it 693 Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 least if they are hard to unpick least you know they wont slip. I get my wife or daughters to unpick mine knots when I mess up, try useing a toothpick to unpick. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 just a question from someone almost in the same position ! if the knots have been pulled tight it seems almost impossible to unpick them to me ,its quicker to start again ! or am i being heavy handed when pulling knots up? That's the trouble I'm having. When you unpick the poly, all the strands end up separated.... I've used 100g of twine and got absolutely nothing to show.........on the bright side, when I run out, I'll have plenty of rings left !! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 This is daft....... I did the 12 rows without my glasses. Put them on, and buggered up row 3 !! 400g of pink poly is making its way to the back of the wardrobe...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 As someone who still does his share of unpicking. The easiest way is to cut back each mesh as tight to the knot as you can get it, then just pull the half mesh straight and taught and the knot usually ping's of the mesh. TC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 (edited) As someone who still does his share of unpicking. The easiest way is to cut back each mesh as tight to the knot as you can get it, then just pull the half mesh straight and taught and the knot usually ping's of the mesh. TC It's reassuring to know that even someone of your experience occasionally gets it wrong, too !Not at all reassuring to have your spirit crushed by a ball of string ......... Edited April 7, 2016 by Blackbriar 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,043 Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 When I started on my first long net I found my self about 10 yards in then realised my knots where slipping all over the shop. That was dispiriting but it taught me to pay closer attention in the future as I go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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