Comments on: Here we go a swatching…

By: Kristina

Kristina — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:33:45 +0000

The swatches look fantastic, DK! I’m looking forward to starting my swatch this evening - am using Malabrigo Lace. I started on 3.0mm needles (your size 2) this AM but it wasn’t to my liking so I think I’ll end up going with 3.25.

Anyway, thanks for all of your and your DHs hard work on this! I am rather new to lace but am excited about this challenge…

cheers

Kristina

By: Rick Martin

Rick Martin — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:55:18 +0000

Hi - I’m wondering, and maybe you’ve answered this and I just can’t find it. Because your two swatches are different sizes - which one the size 2 or the size 3 ends up making the finished stole size 20″x61″? I’m wanting to make mine a bit larger, but my swatch ends up being about the same as your larger one. So, if that is the size needle you used and ended up with a 20″x61″ stole, I need to go up a needle size.

Thanks in advance for letting me know.
Rick

What a great question! The larger swatch is the one I based my calculations on. So you would probably want to go a needle size larger. However, be careful that you don’t loose definition of your stockinette areas as well. You did not mention what yarn you are using, so if you are using laceweight you probably won’t want to go larger than a size 4 needle. Keep in mind too that there are going to be places in the stole that you have the option of lengthening. With the laceweight yarn you can block it wider than stated and it will reduce your length. But you can solve the length issue by lengthening the stole while knitting.

By: Denise/CT

Denise/CT — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:08:30 +0000

DK, which swatch/needle size did you go with to get the results of the finished stole size that you posted to the group? I could go either way with my own swatch/needle size. I would prefer to use the one that more closely matches your gauge. Love the color it will be so pretty for spring/summer wear when you are finished.

I went with the larger, size 3US needles for my stole. I liked the airiness of it.

By: kimberly

kimberly — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:58:30 +0000

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!! I bought yarn for my stole but I’m not sure what color to use. I love those swatches! So what yarn and needles are you using or have I overlooked that info somewhere?
I’ve also been gathering for our swap-just little things but this is fun. When does the mystery start? Have a Happy New Year!!!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:17:50 +0000

Your swatch looks great!…I have about three rows left to do on mine– I chose a color called sage in Jaggerspun Zephyr on #3s…interesting to see that yours is done in a green, too!

By: Gertieanne

Gertieanne — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:52:12 +0000

Hi,

I love your swatch pattern, very pretty.

By: Elsie

Elsie — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:53:15 +0000

The pattern looks like a lovely one again. I will be using Jaggerspun Zepyhr 2/18 in white and will swatch with size 2 or 3 needles. I can hardly wait to start again.

By: Richelle

Richelle — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 03:51:04 +0000

Hi DK! I had the same problem as Ryn. Are we too late to join in?

Nope, not too late at all. Make sure you leave a comment (reason for joining) in the box when you go to join the group. If you were denied it was probably because you didn’t fill in the box. Say what you like, but just let me know you are a real person and not a low down rotten spam peddler. HAHA We really do read those. It is the only way I can keep spammers off the group.

By: tabitha

tabitha — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:19:57 +0000

DK
I am curious as how the Zephyr 2/18 compares to the SuperLamb 2/24. With the 2/24 4 ounces of yarn is approximately 1500 yards. With 2/18 4 ounces of yarn is only about 1300 yards. Will the difference in gauge between the two yarns make up for the difference in yardage or will I need 1500 yards to knit the SOTSii from the 2/18? I know that 2/18 is a larger yarn and I would need to knit it on a US 3 (3.25mm) to get a nice fabric. So I imagine it would actually take less yards of the 2/18 to knit the same pattern but I am not certain if there will be 200 yards difference in these two yarns. Can you offer any guidance??

By: m.o.M

m.o.M — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:55:47 +0000

Humming the tune from Twilight Zone: This is the exact yarn, in the exact color, ordered from the exact same place as I ordered and just received for SOtS II! Coincidence? I think not! We are obviously women of impeccable taste!