I have tried researching anything I could get about this pattern on the internet, but except some photos from the book, there is not much else. Either knitters who have made this don't keep a blog or webpage or not many knitters do make this. So I don't get too much help.
But my greatest problem is the gauge. I am using the same yarn used in the book, which should yield a gauge of 12 sts per 4" over Diagonal Twist Rib (see the photo below) using US10.5. Me? I am using US15! and the gauge is still a bit off ... on the smaller side.
Now, my only worry is whether the jacket would fit well. But blocking should do the magic, I hope. ;)
10 comments:
Wow, that's quite a jump in needle size to get the same gauge. I've not seen that jacket. I'll be looking forward to seeing it unfold as you knit it.
I love that yarn - it is truly one of my top 10 favorites!
Yay, you found the yarn needed for that jacket. I quite like the jacket, but maybe the weird gauge put me off finding a yarn substitute. It'll be fun watching your progress.
Wow, that's quite a difference in needle size. Hope it works out, Agnes.
Oh, but what a unique decoration! ;) This yarn is absolutely amazing, I can't wait to see how the jacket is going to look with it!
I think there should be no problem with the mantle decoration. :-)
Awesome - I love that you are making this; it's a gorgeous pattern and I can't wait to see how it turns out. Looks great so far - good luck!!
You and I seem to have the same gauge Gremlin. There's times I end up uisng a size far different than would seem logical. I like the yarn.
Your Fair Isle mitts are fantastic!!! Very nice :-)
Maybe the pattern gauge is not right. It should help if you measure your work against a previous knit that fits you.
My gauge would be opposite of yours. I knit so loosely now, that I had to use 3.00mm needles to make Knitty's Fetching!! UGH. I would rather be tighter like your gauge is. :(
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