A Question of Yarn ... - Page 3

> On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:16:30 +0000, Murielle wrote:
>>> 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.
>> 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.
>>>> 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

> Blessed are the cracked for they let in the light

> 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. ;-)

> Murielle wrote:
> > I'm so glad I'm not the only one who does that. =A0But, I didn't realize=

> > had to keep the swatches. =A0It's a good idea, I'm sure. =A0Though, to b=

> > honest, I'm not sure why. =A0;-)
> You don't *have* to of course - I don't either. It's to refer to that
> yarn and gauge again someday, but some people keep a notebook with that
> information.
> sue

>> Murielle wrote:
>>> 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. ;-)
>> You don't *have* to of course - I don't either. It's to refer to that
>> yarn and gauge again someday, but some people keep a notebook with that
>> information.
>> sue
>
> If i can i keep my swatches and use them later in all kinds of ways,
> as pockets as parts of a bigger work. Murieele , there are NO RULES
> NORE LAWS , and i never heard that one HAD TO KEEP the swatches, it is
> ENOUGH to keep the records that say wool named XXXXX [ add number of
> color bath if you want] worked on needle size X , 20 st= X cm [or
> inches] ,,, i also write down any problems i mmet in the working and
> my patterning thoughts.
> I found out that i Have to make a new swatch over the years anyway ,
> my working ways changed , Threads were differently spun , many things
> changed.
> mirjam

> mir...@actcom.co.il wrote:
> >> Murielle wrote:
> >>> I'm so glad I'm not the only one who does that. =A0But, I didn't reali=

> >>> had to keep the swatches. =A0It's a good idea, I'm sure. =A0Though, to=

> >>> honest, I'm not sure why. =A0;-)
> >> You don't *have* to of course - I don't either. It's to refer to that
> >> yarn and gauge again someday, but some people keep a notebook with that=

> >> information.
> >> sue
> > If i can i keep my swatches and use them later in all kinds of ways,
> > as pockets as parts of a bigger work. Murieele , there are NO RULES
> > NORE LAWS , and i never heard that one HAD TO KEEP the swatches, it is
> > ENOUGH to keep the records that say wool named XXXXX [ add number of
> > color bath if you want] worked on needle size X , 20 st=3D X cm [or
> > inches] ,,, i also write down any problems i mmet in the working and
> > my patterning thoughts.
> > I found out that i Have to make a new swatch over the years anyway ,
> > my =A0working ways changed , Threads were differently spun , many things=

> > changed.
> > mirjam
> Our tension at different times of the same day can change, for that matter=

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