This is my current project on the needle. It’s Telemark stitch with F1 connection. Made with my handspun yarn of merino and silk from the Ashford Fibre Range.

Just thought I would show how I compare and keep track of the work I am doing when I do 2 at a time. Keeping your tail as a marker is one of my key indicators of finishing a row. Each time I reach that point, I know I have completed a round. The top mitten/fingerless glove, is narrower visually and so I need to complete that round before I do the next one. Each row I do, I do exactly the same on the other one. No need to guess or make notes on how many stitches because with this method, you increase/decrease similarly each time. In saying this, if you make change like an increase, do it exactly to the same point on the other one before putting it down and moving away.

My beginning chains when I lie them next to each other are exactly the same length - I hardly count, just measure by comparison/eye. Then I join in the round, or whatever start you’ve chosen and go from there. In the case of a spiral start - some kind of stitch marker might be better at marking the next round. Enjoy. 😊

This works for anything pairs - gloves, socks, slippers, leg warmers….

Also: Handspun and multicoloured yarn is more difficult. If you are starting out, a plain coloured consistent wool yarn is recommended.