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Posted by on March 25, 2008, 11:49 pm
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> > On Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:46:06 +0000, Murielle wrote:
> >> Hi,
> >> I have chosen a very simple pattern for a child's pullover. =A0It's fro=
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> >> Pattons "Happy Days" #684. =A0On page 12, called Up, Up, and Away. =A0I=
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> >> calls
> >> for Patons Astra, which I don't have and can't get, but I do have Wendy=
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> >> Peter Pan four ply.
> >> Will this work?
> >> Sorry if it's a silly question. =A0My knitting confidence isn't what it=
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> >> used
> >> to be as there has been such a long break since my real knitting days.
> >> I've started a few different things but have had problems and put them
> >> aside, etc.
> >> I've learned my lesson about ball winding and am going to pull the yarn=
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> >> from the center of the skein and not stretch the it.
> >> I can't believe how nervous I am.
> >> Thanks,
> >> Murielle
> > Well done for deciding to have another go Murielle.
> > This link is for a Patons Astra stockist where it gives full information=
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> > about the yarn itself - weight category and how many yards/metres you
> > should be able to knit from a 50 gram ball of Astra. You could either
> > order from them or, better still, use the information on that page to
> > compare the details of Astra's thickness and yardage to the thickness an=
d
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> > yardage of the yarn you are thinking of using.
> >http://store.knitting-warehouse.com/yarn-patons-astra-yarn.html
> > Probably the easiest way to test would be to use the needle size
> > recommended for the pattern and knit a swatch with the yarn you want to
> > use. You will then be able to tell if it will knit up to the correct gau=
ge
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> > given in your pattern.
> > Good luck with this and do let us know how you get on. =A0:-)
> > --
> > Blessed are the cracked for they let in the light
> I will make a swatch, asap. =A0That way I'll know right away if it will wo=
rk.
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> Thank you!
> Murielle
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Aha Murielle that is quite a novelity a Thread that works :>:>:>:>
If you make the swatch and it doesn`t simile the same as the one in
the pattern , you can recalculate it , [which i would do ] or do what
other people do and change needle size ,, PLEASE LET US know !! and we
can help you ,,,,
mirjam
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Posted by Murielle on March 26, 2008, 2:34 am
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> > On Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:46:06 +0000, Murielle wrote:
> >> Hi,
> >> I have chosen a very simple pattern for a child's pullover. It's from
> >> Pattons "Happy Days" #684. On page 12, called Up, Up, and Away. It
> >> calls
> >> for Patons Astra, which I don't have and can't get, but I do have Wendy
> >> Peter Pan four ply.
> >> Will this work?
> >> Sorry if it's a silly question. My knitting confidence isn't what it
> >> used
> >> to be as there has been such a long break since my real knitting days.
> >> I've started a few different things but have had problems and put them
> >> aside, etc.
> >> I've learned my lesson about ball winding and am going to pull the yarn
> >> from the center of the skein and not stretch the it.
> >> I can't believe how nervous I am.
> >> Thanks,
> >> Murielle
> > Well done for deciding to have another go Murielle.
> > This link is for a Patons Astra stockist where it gives full information
> > about the yarn itself - weight category and how many yards/metres you
> > should be able to knit from a 50 gram ball of Astra. You could either
> > order from them or, better still, use the information on that page to
> > compare the details of Astra's thickness and yardage to the thickness
> > and
> > yardage of the yarn you are thinking of using.
> >http://store.knitting-warehouse.com/yarn-patons-astra-yarn.html
> > Probably the easiest way to test would be to use the needle size
> > recommended for the pattern and knit a swatch with the yarn you want to
> > use. You will then be able to tell if it will knit up to the correct
> > gauge
> > given in your pattern.
> > Good luck with this and do let us know how you get on. :-)
> > --
> > Blessed are the cracked for they let in the light
> I will make a swatch, asap. That way I'll know right away if it will work.
> Thank you!
> Murielle
> (Love your sigline!)- Hide quoted text -
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Aha Murielle that is quite a novelity a Thread that works :>:>:>:>
If you make the swatch and it doesn`t simile the same as the one in
the pattern , you can recalculate it , [which i would do ] or do what
other people do and change needle size ,, PLEASE LET US know !! and we
can help you ,,,,
mirjam
Hi Mirjam!
Well, I did *two* swatches. The pattern calls for 3 1/4mm and 4mm needles.
So I did a swatch for each size. The 3 1/4mm needles didn't produce the
correct gauge, but the 4mm needles were just a tiny titch off. So, I
decided to go for it.
I've chosen to make the sweater a little larger than the baby ... what am I
saying she's almost two! ... might normally wear so that it will be wearable
a little longer. I'm hoping that will give me a little wiggle room.
Cheapskate that I am, I made my swatches without breaking the wool. I need
every stitch of it. ;-))
I know I'll be writing again for advice. (Times like this, I miss my mom a
lot. I used to just be able to call her and she always knew ... you know?
Moms are the best!) And, while I don't have a digital camera I'm hoping
that I'll be able to get a picture when it's finished and share it with all
of you.
Thanks so much,
Murielle
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Posted by The Other Kim on March 26, 2008, 12:19 pm
Murielle wrote:
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> Well, I did *two* swatches. The pattern calls for 3 1/4mm and 4mm
> needles. So I did a swatch for each size. The 3 1/4mm needles didn't
> produce the correct gauge, but the 4mm needles were just a tiny titch
> off. So, I decided to go for it.
I'm thinking that the smaller needles are used for ribbing or edging, in
which case the larger needles would be used for the body, and it looks
like you've gotten the gauge you want with the larger ones.
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> I've chosen to make the sweater a little larger than the baby ... what
> am I saying she's almost two! ... might normally wear so that it will
> be wearable a little longer. I'm hoping that will give me a little
> wiggle room.
Oh, definitely make it bigger. Give the little darling more time to
wear it out before she outgrows it.
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> Cheapskate that I am, I made my swatches without breaking the wool. I
> need every stitch of it. ;-))
Heh, I'll often do the same, even though I know I should save the swatch
for future reference. I've been pretty lucky so far. Of course, now
that I've said that my next major project will go horribly awry...
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> I know I'll be writing again for advice. (Times like this, I miss my
> mom a lot. I used to just be able to call her and she always knew ...
> you know? Moms are the best!) And, while I don't have a digital
> camera I'm hoping that I'll be able to get a picture when it's
> finished and share it with all of you.
You know you can always pop in here and ask for help. We're friendly
:-)
The Other Kim
kimmeratsoylentgreenfielddotcom
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Posted by Murielle on March 26, 2008, 2:16 pm
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> Murielle wrote:
>> Well, I did *two* swatches. The pattern calls for 3 1/4mm and 4mm
>> needles. So I did a swatch for each size. The 3 1/4mm needles didn't
>> produce the correct gauge, but the 4mm needles were just a tiny titch
>> off. So, I decided to go for it.
> I'm thinking that the smaller needles are used for ribbing or edging, in
> which case the larger needles would be used for the body, and it looks
> like you've gotten the gauge you want with the larger ones.
That's it! It's such a simple stocking stitch sweater. But believe me, if
I could knit with my fingers crosssed, I would.
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>> I've chosen to make the sweater a little larger than the baby ... what am
>> I saying she's almost two! ... might normally wear so that it will be
>> wearable a little longer. I'm hoping that will give me a little wiggle
>> room.
> Oh, definitely make it bigger. Give the little darling more time to wear
> it out before she outgrows it.
I hope she enjoys it. It would be a warm sweater because the yarn is so
light, but it will be nice for cool spring, summer evenings.
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>> Cheapskate that I am, I made my swatches without breaking the wool. I
>> need every stitch of it. ;-))
> Heh, I'll often do the same, even though I know I should save the swatch
> for future reference. I've been pretty lucky so far. Of course, now that
> I've said that my next major project will go horribly awry...
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who does that. But, I didn't realize you
had to keep the swatches. It's a good idea, I'm sure. Though, to be
honest, I'm not sure why. ;-)
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>> I know I'll be writing again for advice. (Times like this, I miss my
>> mom a lot. I used to just be able to call her and she always knew ...
>> you know? Moms are the best!) And, while I don't have a digital camera
>> I'm hoping that I'll be able to get a picture when it's finished and
>> share it with all of you.
> You know you can always pop in here and ask for help. We're friendly :-)
You sure are!
Thanks,
Murielle
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> The Other Kim
> kimmeratsoylentgreenfielddotcom
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Posted by Bernadette on March 26, 2008, 2:59 pm
On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:16:30 +0000, Murielle wrote:
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>> Murielle wrote:
>>> Well, I did *two* swatches. The pattern calls for 3 1/4mm and 4mm
>>> needles. So I did a swatch for each size. The 3 1/4mm needles didn't
>>> produce the correct gauge, but the 4mm needles were just a tiny titch
>>> off. So, I decided to go for it.
>> I'm thinking that the smaller needles are used for ribbing or edging, in
>> which case the larger needles would be used for the body, and it looks
>> like you've gotten the gauge you want with the larger ones.
>
> That's it! It's such a simple stocking stitch sweater. But believe me,
> if I could knit with my fingers crosssed, I would.
>
>>> I've chosen to make the sweater a little larger than the baby ... what
>>> am I saying she's almost two! ... might normally wear so that it will
>>> be wearable a little longer. I'm hoping that will give me a little
>>> wiggle room.
>> Oh, definitely make it bigger. Give the little darling more time to
>> wear it out before she outgrows it.
>
> I hope she enjoys it. It would be a warm sweater because the yarn is so
> light, but it will be nice for cool spring, summer evenings.
>
>>> Cheapskate that I am, I made my swatches without breaking the wool. I
>>> need every stitch of it. ;-))
>> Heh, I'll often do the same, even though I know I should save the swatch
>> for future reference. I've been pretty lucky so far. Of course, now
>> that I've said that my next major project will go horribly awry...
I know that feeling very well too Kim, LOL. I'd started a lovely cable and
fisherman's rib sweater for my son, using a pattern he loved, when I
decided it would be far too warm for the part of Texas he is in. He
tells me that he needs a couple of medium weight sweaters because in the
winter there are a few quite chilly weeks (by his standards) - he
wants to come and try out Scotland! ;-) I unpicked all the back of it and
made it up again using a plainer design.
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> I'm so glad I'm not the only one who does that. But, I didn't realize
> you had to keep the swatches. It's a good idea, I'm sure. Though, to
> be honest, I'm not sure why. ;-)
I think the idea is that if you keep them you will have a ready made one
if you use the same yarn again Murielle.
I must admit I never keep them either as I'm sure my tension varies
depending on the time of day, what mood I'm in and whether I'm relaxed
or belting it through to get it finished. I find it easier to make a
swatch just before I start the garment and that seems to work for me.
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>>> I know I'll be writing again for advice. (Times like this, I miss my
>>> mom a lot. I used to just be able to call her and she always knew ...
>>> you know? Moms are the best!) And, while I don't have a digital
>>> camera I'm hoping that I'll be able to get a picture when it's
>>> finished and share it with all of you.
>> You know you can always pop in here and ask for help. We're friendly
>> :-)
>
> You sure are!
>
> Thanks,
> Murielle
>> The Other Kim
>> kimmeratsoylentgreenfielddotcom
>>
Bernadette
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Blessed are the cracked for they let in the light
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> >> Hi,
> >> I have chosen a very simple pattern for a child's pullover. =A0It's fro=