Posted by Viigneshwaran on October 21, 19102 at 00:48:21:
In Reply to: yarn and needles posted by hollie on May 07, 19102 at 08:37:40:
: I'm so glad I found this site. I was watching the knitting videos last night and think I know what I'm doing wrong.
: Anyway, my questions regard yarn and needles. I'd like to know what advantages there are about circular vs. straight needles, other than knitting in the round. Would circular be better for those of us suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome?
: Also, I've noticed that, when using some yarns, that they will split upon working stitches. Is this because I have my tension too tight, or am I using an 'inferior' yarn? This happens especially when I use an all-acrylic yarn, but it has happened with me when I've used wool also.
: What sort of yarn would you recommend a complete beginner to use? Acrylic? Wool? A blend of the two?
: thanks.