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Posted by YarnWright on February 12, 2007, 2:25 pm
> Last November, I stated knitting series of swatches in the same yarn
> and stitch pattern but in with different sized needles. For example,
> I would knit Lion Brand wool in the same stitch on USA size 1, 3, 5,
> & 7 needles. then every time I was talking to someone, I would pull
> the swatches out and ask them what they thought of the various
> swatches. Thinner yarns such, as Paton's classic got swatched on 0,
> 2, 4, & 6.
>
> The results have been surprisingly consistent. When shown a series,
> worsted weight yarns knit on 6, 7 & 8 needles are described as too
> loose or flimsy. When shown a series people like worsted weight
> yarns knit on 2, 3, & 4 sized needles. When shown a series people
> think that worsted weight yarns knit on size 1 needles do not show
> the pattern or consider the pattern too small or dainty for an adult.
>
> People seem to like worsted weight yarns knit at 5+ to 6+ stitches
> per inch when shown a selection. At this point, I have posed the
> question to enough people that my poll is starting to have some real
> statistical power. (And, my wife is starting to have second thoughts
> about me letting go out of the house or inviting her friends over.
> She even pities the religious missionaries that come by, as they get
> invited in, and sat down at the table with a series of knitting
> swatches in front of them.)
>
> So, in your heart of hearts, what gauge do you like for knit woolens?
> Not what gauge do you like to knit, or what gauge is easy to knit,
> but what makes the most wonderful fabric?
>
> Aaron
>
As Ron Reagan answered when asked boxers or briefs "DEPENDS", Aaron!
:D
Gauge preferences depend on the item, the recipient, the yarn, the mood
of the knitter (OR crocheter!), the weather, the weight of the finished
item, etc.
HTH,
Noreen
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