just asking.... It seems I have been stumped. Just regular yarn, nothing special.
2007-11-13 00:46:35 · 7 answers · asked by Dragonflygirl 7 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
it is for a knit skirt. The original pattern is for a child, size 4-5T. I am adapting it for worsted weight yarn, and my skirt. The original pattern, on the Lion brand website, is a chunky - weight type yarn, called thick n quick chennille, and fancy fur. Both of which I do not like, and I want to use a 4 ply and worsted weight, with a nice " drape" to it. Not flinsy, but not stiff either. I hope this helps.
2007-11-14 00:24:52 · update #1
If you are making a pattern that someone else wrote, you should use the needle size they specify. And be sure to do a gauge swatch so that you know your results will exactly match theirs (if not, try a size smaller or larger needles as needed to meet the gauge requirement)
If you are making your own pattern, you'll probably find that a needle between a size 7 US and 9 US will give you pleasing results. You can definitely use smaller needles to get a thicker and somewhat less flexible hand to your fabric; larger needles result in a looser, more flexible fabric.
Most manufacturers will also give a recommended needle size on the ballband of the yarn; if you don't have this, check their website.
2007-11-13 08:07:12 · answer #1 · answered by Nancy M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Worsted Weight Yarn Needle Size
2016-10-30 22:25:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The majority of patterns tell you what size needles to use when you are making something. I have been making quite a few sweaters and using the 4 ply and 6 needles for the ribbing and the 8 needles for the body. What you are speaking of is really a standard size yarn as opposed to the bulky, sports, or baby yarn.
2007-11-13 06:21:51 · answer #3 · answered by Mommiedearest 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The ballband will give you a suggested needle size. For example, Vanna's Choice yarn by Lion Brand says "Gauge: 6 sts + 22 rows = 4" (10 cm) on size 9 (5.5 mm) needles," and Red Heart Super Saver by Coats & Clark says "Needle: US 8 (5 mm)."
But that's just a suggestion. Everybody knits at a different gauge (aka tension). I'm a super-tight knitter, so I would try a US size 10 or 10.5.
And the needle size also depends on what kind of "drape" you want, meaning whether you want the fabric loose & open (like for a wrap) or firm & tight (like for a bag). Most patterns will give you a gauge, expressed as "x stitches & y rows equals 4 inches (10cm)." You need to use whatever size knitting needle you need to get that gauge.
2007-11-13 03:35:57 · answer #4 · answered by editorgrrl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are absolutely right that there is more variety in worsted weight. Since worsted weight is larger than DK weight, you will definitely need to made a gauge swatch to figure out how to adjust your stitches so the resulting cardigan will fit. I wouldn't try it, but if you're an experienced knitter, you should be able to adjust the pattern so it will fit. It may be something as simple as using the counts for the next smaller size sweater than you actually wear (since the stitches will be larger). Good luck!
2016-05-22 22:48:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should say on the yarn lable. I use anywhere from a size 5 to a size 8
2007-11-13 01:42:48 · answer #6 · answered by hot_hermione 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
8 is my favorite to work with
2007-11-13 03:17:37 · answer #7 · answered by Kimmy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋