So... the chunky chunky yarn I made for the #Hulk scarf? Is very chunky. So I set off with the thickest straight needles I have, 12mm wide. Just plain garter stitch, I figure it goes along with the "big and chunky" theme.
But the resultant cloth... is stiff. Which indicates to me that 12mm is not wide enough for this yarn. So... what should I do?
1. Buy some thicker needles, 15mm or 25mm or both?
2. Switch to crochet? (I have thicker crochet hooks)
3. Something else? What? Is there a stitch I could use which is more drape-y?
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