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I’m using a smooth DK merino and 4 mm needles. The first two rows feel balanced, but I notice the knit columns getting wider after I settle into the rhythm.
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How do I keep brioche tension even?
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Try working the yarn-overs closer to the needle tip and avoid pulling the following stitch tight. Brioche needs a little room, but that room should be consistent. A short practice swatch can help you find the motion before returning to the project.
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Moving down half a needle size helped me. I also pause after each repeat to spread the last few stitches along the right needle instead of tightening the working yarn.
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