Originally Posted by SparkMonkey
Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
Originally Posted by Rebecca VLQ
That happens when you first cast on, then you connect the two ends. It's easy to miss, but once you go around a time or two, it's irreversable.
I've seen it suggested that you knit back across one or two rows before joining. Then it's easier to see if your stitches are twisted. You just have a small seam that can be closed with the tail from the cast on.
That's exactly what I do. It's especially helpful if you're starting on DPNs, like on the top of a sock or a mitten cuff. It's much, much easier to knit a few rows on one needle then distribute them across the others if you've got a bit of fabric to manipulate. The seam is invisible, if it's carefully sewn--after a few wearings I can't even find it anymore.
This is the best way to handle it. Once its started the only fix is to rip out the whole thing and start over.