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TrishL1975 · 02-08-2009, 11:59 PM

I just swatched for the Favorite Cardigan in my sig.

I'm using Patons Classic Wool, rather than the ArtYarns Supermerino called for. The gauge is 18st and 26 rows = 4". I'm getting 20 st and 26 rows = 4 in. The Patons is a slightly lighter yarn - 223 yd/100g vs 208g/100g, so I'm not surprised, really. I'm hitting the gauge on the ball band exactly. I don't really want to go up a needle size because it *is* a lighter yarn, and this cardigan needs a firmer fabric to maintain its shape.

Right now, I'm washing the swatch to see what it will do. I'm thinking I'm going to go up a size knitting - the S is supposed to cast on at 24.4 in if it was stockinette, and with my gauge, the M casts on just a shade under 24 in. The swatch is very stretchy width-wise, which is good, because I want some serious negative ease.

I have enough yarn to do either size, so that's not a worry.

What to do, what to do....

02-08-2009, 11:59 PM	#1
TrishL1975 1st Leg of the Journey Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina Posts: 145 Thanks: 17 Thanked 24 Times in 21 Posts	Yarn substitution I just swatched for the Favorite Cardigan in my sig. I'm using Patons Classic Wool, rather than the ArtYarns Supermerino called for. The gauge is 18st and 26 rows = 4". I'm getting 20 st and 26 rows = 4 in. The Patons is a slightly lighter yarn - 223 yd/100g vs 208g/100g, so I'm not surprised, really. I'm hitting the gauge on the ball band exactly. I don't really want to go up a needle size because it is a lighter yarn, and this cardigan needs a firmer fabric to maintain its shape. Right now, I'm washing the swatch to see what it will do. I'm thinking I'm going to go up a size knitting - the S is supposed to cast on at 24.4 in if it was stockinette, and with my gauge, the M casts on just a shade under 24 in. The swatch is very stretchy width-wise, which is good, because I want some serious negative ease. I have enough yarn to do either size, so that's not a worry. What to do, what to do.... __________________ OTN: Basic Socks in Chili Favorite Cardigan from Custom Knits in Patons Classic Wool in Black FO: Baby Blanket in Antique White - no hood, moss green ribbon intertwined. Fetching in Blue Dreamweave. Hooded Cardi in Light Heather Gray.