Just Curious
Margaret, what size needles did you use for your example shawl on your website (the one made in Bird of Paradise cloud 9), do you remember? I'm using a 5.5mm needle (size 9? I think?). I like the result I'm getting, but I think it's a pretty large needle, and I've never thought of myself as a particularly tight knitter, so I'm curious. Anybody else using cloud 9? What size needles are you using?
Kate, enjoying her Mothers' Day...
Kate, enjoying her Mothers' Day...
posted by Mrs. Falstaff at 4:51 PM
4 Comments:
Kate,
The really important thing is whether you like your fabric! You do, so stick with what you are getting! grin I'm using an 8 with my Cloud 9. When I started over again the third time...sigh...I tried using a size 9 needle and the fabric didn't look right. So, if it looks right for you, your needle is the perfect one for your yarn! THAT is how you tell!
Mary
I agree with Mary, Kate. I used a size 7 and it was right for me.
Try blocking it out with your fingers to get an idea of how you like the fabric.
Margaret
Oh, I'm not thinking of starting over, not at all! I was just curious as to how my gauge/style/whatever compared to other folks, that's all.
Patrice, with lace you ignore the gauge given on the yarn. Is it really looking flimsy, or is it looking lacy? I am a loose knitter -- right now I'm knitting a sweater using sport weight yarn on 0 needles to get gauge! My gauge with this is going to be 3.5 spi.
Mary
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