Knitting
Can any of you knitters out there answer a question for me?. If you have got a chunky pattern can any of the differant chunky wools be used or does it have to be the stipulated chunky wool that it...
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I often use other brands Linda but do a test bit first to check tension and sizing. Hope that helps. xx Sylvi
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A lot of patterns say these days the company can't be held responsible if you use any other brand of wool, so it's obviously done a lot. As Sylvi says, just do a tension square first, it will give...
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I was about to post the same thing as Sylvi, but she beat me to it. I seldom use the brand of wool/yarn on any pattern. Betty x
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The pattern should tell you what tension needs to be achieved, i.e. how much the number of stitches and rows should measure and the size of needles used. Even with the correct yarn stated in the...
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Its aran i always knit..and never use the brands on the patterns as they are usually the most expensive...in 40 years of knitting ive never known one go wrong!!
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It's always wise to do a tension square. Dyes affect yarn differently, e.g. black yarn is usually a fraction thinner than the same yarn in cream, so you can adjust needle/pattern size before you...
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Just test the tension first. I always use different wool to what is stipulated on the pattern. Jan x
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