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poledradog in clapotis_love

Clapotis newbie

Sep 14, 2006 15:40

I'm getting ready to knit my first Clapotis. I'm using this yarn in electric blue.

This yarn is a bit thinner than what the pattern calls for. I don't mind if it's a bit airier; I live in a warm climate anyway, so something more "holey" is ok.

But, I'm wondering, how to adjust. This yarn suggests size 6 needles. Should I use those? The lady at ( Read more... )

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lady_ceres September 14 2006, 23:35:41 UTC

Probably best to go with the needle size stated on the yarn, truthfully. The pattern is very flexible in this way, as it's not actually fitted to your body, so gauge isn't very important. If you want the end size to be the same, then you'll have to do some maths to figure out how many increase/decrease rows to add to compensate.

poledradog September 14 2006, 23:45:14 UTC

Thanks. I'm not that concerned with the size matching, other than I want it to end up to be a reasonable size. That's part of why I chose this...this is my first big project, so I wanted it to be forgiving. I've done socks, which might be more technical, but the books give adjustments for all sort of gauges, so that part of it was easy.

keladryb September 15 2006, 02:52:09 UTC

Swatch with the 6s and with 8s, see which produces the fabric you like best. If you stick with 6s, you'll have a smaller overall piece. If you want it to be the same size as the pattern version, do an extra increase section or two and a few extra straight sections. You'll need more yardage, probably, but it's a wonderfuly flexible pattern. :)

aeme September 15 2006, 02:53:11 UTC

I'm using a lighter weight yarn--fingering weight--and I just went with the size 8's from the pattern and didn't bother with checking gauge. I'm almost done, and I love the drape, size, everything. Unblocked it's almost 14" wide, and I'm not sure how long it will be when done but I'm guessing about 5 feet long. I've been draping it around my neck & shoulders, or across my lap while knitting and am pleased with the results.

citabriag September 15 2006, 03:04:45 UTC

Hi There,I am using a fingering weight yarn for my second clapotis. I went with a size 6 needle for it. So it is a little more airy.
In the pattern there are repeats of the increase section and straight rows. The increase is how wide the scarf/shawl will be. The straight rows is how long it will be.
There is a womans blog (can't remember it now almost random I think) that gives a way to measure how much yarn you will use with a postage scale so you can ensure yo uahve enough yarn at the end for the decrease section.
This is not a garment so it is very forgiving, have fun with it.