Hi Joyce,
Don't give up! When you are using very large needles you want to use 3 strands of yarn, otherwise its very wispy, like lace. And the big needles are not easy to work with for a beginner trying to keep tension even.
I like size 10 or 11 needles, they are easy for me to work with, but you will find out the kind of yarn you like and the size needle you are most comfortable with.
Try Sugar and Cream cotton yarn, Michael's has it on sale, its firm, not stretchy and you can make some real cute headbands for your granddaughters. Here is a pattern:
Garter Stitch Headband
Cast on 10 sts. 1st row: Knit. Repeat this row until total length is 16 inches (not stretched). Bind off. Sew short edges together.
Lois
Don't give up! When you are using very large needles you want to use 3 strands of yarn, otherwise its very wispy, like lace. And the big needles are not easy to work with for a beginner trying to keep tension even.
I like size 10 or 11 needles, they are easy for me to work with, but you will find out the kind of yarn you like and the size needle you are most comfortable with.
Try Sugar and Cream cotton yarn, Michael's has it on sale, its firm, not stretchy and you can make some real cute headbands for your granddaughters. Here is a pattern:
Garter Stitch Headband
Cast on 10 sts. 1st row: Knit. Repeat this row until total length is 16 inches (not stretched). Bind off. Sew short edges together.
Lois
