yarn over, magic loop, knit through the back loop, slip slip knit, drop stitch…what is your favorite technique?
I remember being extremely afraid of dropping stitches until I saw the design aspect of it. I was attending the North Jersey Fiber Arts Festival in October and fell in love with dropping stitches. During the festival I had the pleasure of meeting Liz Capik, the designer of The Crazybird Shawl which does a FABULOUS job of showcasing this technique; a technique I always deemed a mistake O-o.
I bought the pattern from her company, it is called Apple Tree Knits. I and ran home to cast on. You know I had to, the pattern called for any weight yarn, but the sample she was wearing was done in a bulky yarn and she said she used a decent size needle (us 13 I think she said). I think what I loved most is you could use any weight or size needle you desired. 
In no time flat, I was ready to drop them stitches. What a scary moment that instantly turned into sheer delight. I absolutely love the openness that is achieved by dropping the stitch. Who had a super duper proud moment? I did!! I swear when you tell yourself you can’t do something, you are so right!! So when it comes to knitting and new techniques, I just go for it!
I do love drop stitches! Nice shawl!
Thank you it was fun to make
Great job. I also love, love, love, the effect/look of dropped stitches. Very dramatic. I do have to admit that I have yet to get up the courage to try it.. I have had the String Theory Scarf in my Ravelry queue forever. I’ve even gone as far as buying yarn for it.. Its definitely on my knitting technique bucket list. Btw.. I really enjoy your blog.
Oh go ahead and do it! And I’m happy you are enjoying
How adorable I love it! You totally inspire me my friend to me you are a fearless knitter 🙂
Q – Love it! I’ve never seen drop stitches which appear to be wedges. I actually made a drop stitch, wedding shawl for my second daughter using a really silky ribbon yarn. Came out beautifully!
I bet it did, is that on your blog? I am heading there now
Q – No, I made the shawl 10 years ago, before blog time. Went to check out your drop stitch pattern. It’s great!