Uneven Stockinette Stitches

Use one size smaller needle on the purl side of stockinette stitches to make knitting more even overall and be more like machine knitting. Purl stitches take just a smidge more yarn and 1 needle size smaller will compensate for the difference. If you aren't sure if you have uneven stockinette stitches, turn your work over and stretch it vertically a bit. If you have "channels" showing every 2 rows, you need to use this tip.