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Posted by Katherine on May 1, 2006, 10:27 pm
Well, Pirjo, I think that you are hoping for too much from this pattern. You
need to find another pattern which will allow you to use the needles you
want. This change would be too much!
Higs,
Katherine
Pirjo Ilvesvuori wrote:
> Hi!
> Have not asked anything about knitting for a long time. But now I
> have to.
> First, check this page:
> http://www.maizehutton.com/easyponcho.html
>
> As you see, there is one beautiful poncho. And that is what I'd love
> to knit for myself. But...but but but!!!! The size!!!! And gauge!!!!
> And needles!!!!!
>
> All right....I try to explain so you can get the point.
>
> OK, Rowan's (the yarn used in the original, American verson) gauge (
> or at least gauge given in this pattern) is
>
> Gauge: 10cm, 4 inches = 9 stitches.
>
> I also know that poncho is made with very thick (in my time zone)
> needles. I'd love to knit it with 3½ mm needles. And the yarn I'd
> love to use...its gauge is 22 stitches and 32 rows = 10 cm.
>
> What on earth should I do? Which size should I take? The size issue
> is in that original American pattern. Wish I could explain better but
> I have no choice...but that poncho is so adorable! And the yarn I
> have here in my time zone...I'd love to knit my poncho of it.
> Best: Pirjo
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