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knitasha · 04-04-2009, 04:52 PM

There's no "right" size needle for any yarn. It depends on the gauge you're trying to get and, as Jan says, on the fabric you want.

I think I'd start with around a 10-1/2. If you get too many stitches per inches for the gauge, or if the fabric feels too stiff, go up to an 11, then a 13.

If you get too few stitches for the gauge, or the fabric feels too loose, go down to a 10, then a 9.

Your mileage may vary.

I also don't understand what you mean by "ladders" on garter stitch.
Explain a little more, please?

04-04-2009, 04:52 PM	#3
knitasha Turning the Heel Join Date: May 2006 Location: 10024 Posts: 930 Thanks: 23 Thanked 288 Times in 240 Posts	There's no "right" size needle for any yarn. It depends on the gauge you're trying to get and, as Jan says, on the fabric you want. I think I'd start with around a 10-1/2. If you get too many stitches per inches for the gauge, or if the fabric feels too stiff, go up to an 11, then a 13. If you get too few stitches for the gauge, or the fabric feels too loose, go down to a 10, then a 9. Your mileage may vary. I also don't understand what you mean by "ladders" on garter stitch. Explain a little more, please? __________________ BaaBaa on Ravelry