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edenandaverymum
New Pal
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 Posted - 08/25/2006 : 11:38:55 AM
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ok. this yarn is teeny.
did you double it? triple it? I am making a raglan pullover, a bit trim fitted for an 18-24 months size. I have to get measurements. I would have used about 200grams of a worsted weight wool, how much baby ull do you think I need, in 50g balls, about 190 yards/ball.
I don't want to buy a ton and be drowning in it or run out. |
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sarakate
Seriously Hooked
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Posted - 08/25/2006 : 12:41:08 PM
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If you double it, it makes about a DK weight, so just a little thinner than worsted; tripled it gives you about an aran, so a little heavier.
Doubled, you'd be getting 190yds for every *100* grams, which is pretty close to worsted yardage (I think you get a little less yardage/gram because it's a little denser, being two little strands instead of one larger one). I think you're still going to come in pretty close to your 200gms, but I think I'd probably buy one extra ball, for 250gms total, just to be on the safe side. You can always take it back, or make a matching hat. |
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edenandaverymum
New Pal
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Posted - 08/25/2006 : 4:31:57 PM
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| ok cool. I've never doubled yarn before so I didn't know how screwy it would make my yardage etc. I didn't want to end up with double the cost or half the sweater. |
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suek137
Chatty Knitter
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Posted - 08/25/2006 : 5:28:39 PM
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| If you haven't purchased the yarn yet, you might want to consider buying their Free Style yarn instead. It is a light worsted weight of the same feel and washability as the Baby Ull and you wouldn't have to double it. I made a pair of socks for my DH with it and he loves them. They are very soft and cuddly. Just a thought... |
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