Do you like a zig-zag pattern in your knitting? Have you ever thought that by following a pattern, your projects do not get the results as expected? You get a stiff, less comfortable, smaller, or bigger fabric than the required size. One of the factors responsible is the yarn tension, however, there are various reasons, such as time of the day, travelling, or how you hold your yarn, that can greatly affect the tension, type, and size of the knitting needles . In this blog, let's explore the difference between knitting tight vs loose stitches and how to improve them. Knitting Tension- Let's Understand How tightly or loosely you pull your yarn refers to tension in knitting. Some knitters make tight stitches, some are loose, and a few are in the middle range, so don't worry if you have your own way of holding the yarn. Remember, if your project does not match the gauge, the number of stitches, and rows per inch specified in the pattern, this variation may result in uneven st...
