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| Cascade Eco Duo |
Amazingly, as I was knitting away, my dear friend Wei Siew sent me a message about gauge for this sweater as she had noted that other knitters had difficulty getting gauge (yeah, that's what I love about our knitting community -- we can always count on each other for support and advice).
I spent some time on the pattern projects page to see what others had done, and I think I'll follow one particular tip which is to knit the next size up using US11 needles.
I'm taking a leap of faith by doing this, but I think it'll be fine. I adore the yarn -- it's incredibly soft (just like kittens) -- so I want to stick with it, and the stitch definition is beautiful. Also, undyed, the yarn has a gorgeous glow that will make this pullover extra special.
Gauge can be sooooo tricky- but that tip sounds like great advice! Hooray for knitting friends!
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are so lovely & calm. I love the cream on white.
ReplyDeleteI don't know anything about this yarn. Will have to check it out - it looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteThese top-down raglan sweaters are SO easy to adjust for size, so gauge is not as critical as it is in seamed sweaters. If you haven't ever read it, I think you would really enjoy Barbara G. Walker's "Knitting from the Top." It explains the top-down construction very clearly and concisely, and has good illustrations as well.
Your sweater is going to be absolutely gorgeous! I've heard about knitting the next size up - was about to do that for the sweater I'm working on now.
ReplyDeleteStephanie Pearl-McPhee has a great explanation on how to figure out gauge problems in her book Knitting Rules - that's where I went for clarification.
That's a great neutral for anything. I always forget to read other ppl's project notes beforehand.
ReplyDeleteHope this works out for you.
It looks like it will be beautiful- I hope the fit turns out great.
ReplyDeleteIt is not a matter only of needle number and type of yarn, but HOW one knits (tight or loose). And therefore the need of gauging. You are being so diligent! (I confess I rarely do it...and I should. The yarn you are using sounds delicious. Can´t wait to see your progress...
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Ana BC
ooh the oatmeal pullover is super pretty, I can't wait to see yours finished - the yarn you've chosen is just super pretty!!! have a knitty wednesday xx
ReplyDeleteThat's what friends are for, right? I love that yarn!! It looks so divinely soft and gorgeous! Sending you tonnes of good wishes for a fabulous sweater that you'll adore and get heaps of wear out of this winter!
ReplyDeleteI love that yarn and the pattern! I don't think I have ever swatched for gauge so I think that you just rock! I can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteI swatched for Levenwick Saturday and kept thinking about the discoveries I would make as I went. It was a productive hour spent, I got gauge and fell in love with the yarn.
ReplyDeleteYour oatmeal swatches have me rethinking the "I never wear white/off white"; so rich and luscious.
You take great photos! Isn't having a knitting community the best? Always there to help :)
ReplyDeleteEco Duo is wonderful yarn!! The sweater will be beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteGood to note this when I *eventually* make this sweater! I love the look of the undyed yarn!
ReplyDeleteI really like this pattern and am sure yours will be gorgeous. I so hate swatching, but know how necessary it is!
ReplyDelete*smiles*
Wei Siew is amazing. Our knitting community is unlike anything I have ever known.
ReplyDeleteThis yarn is so beautiful. Good luck on your pullover! With you knitting it, it will turn out wonderful.
ohmygoodness...that YARN. it will be beautiful for the oatmeal pullover and i'm keeping it in mind. i can't wait to see it finished...happy knitting, evelyn! xo
ReplyDeleteHello friend, hope you are well! I love that yarn and jumper, Jane Richmond's patterns are so simply beautiful and that yarn will definitely do it justice.
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