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2/23/2008 1:46:22 PM
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brookep
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Hi all-
I am just beginning to knit. I am wondering, if a pattern calls for 2 ply bulky weight can that translate into two threads of 1ply bulky weight? I have found a yarn that I like but it is only 1ply. This may be a silly question, but it`s my "1st day"! Thanks.
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2/23/2008 2:09:58 PM
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bets
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Brooke-
More important than "2ply vs. 1 ply"- look at the needle size and gauge/tension needed for your project. Then look at the wrapper. You need to be in the right range for the pattern. That means if you need to knit 15 stitches in 4"/10 cm on a 7mm needle, then a yarn that produces 14-16 stitches on a 6.5-7.5mm needle will probably be ok-and that`s a loose guesstimate.
What yarn is called for, and what do you want to use?
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2/23/2008 9:53:55 PM
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evelyn
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Brooke, you have come to the right place. Don`t think your questions are silly...we all started there once.
Bets will take good care of you and there are lots of other girls with tons of experience who will give you a hand. We are all good friends and love to have another join our chat group. Gook Luck with your project.
Evelyn
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2/24/2008 10:46:13 AM
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brookep
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Hi bets-
Here are the specks for the project:
100 yards bulky weight 2 ply yarn (you can use single ply, but 2 ply makes the cables pop)
A size 11 US circular needle, 16” long (or whatever floats your boat for circular knitting)
A cable needle
Gauge:
4 sts. per inch in stockinette
5 sts. per inch in pattern
the yarn I am looking at is highland bulky weight wool 1 ply.
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2/24/2008 10:47:51 AM
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brookep
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Thank you Evelyn. Look forward to this new part of life!! Thanks for the vote of confidence!
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2/24/2008 11:37:09 AM
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bets
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!!! I knit the sample sweater for that yarn. ;-D
It will be fine in HW Bulky-my cables up and down the front are a whopping 3 stitches, and they popped nicely. Are you making a hat?
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2/24/2008 1:48:42 PM
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brookep
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I am making a neck tube..sort of a leg warmer for the neck...it is to learn stockingette stich and knitting in the round...so should I just use one thread instead of doubling up on the 1ply??
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2/24/2008 3:02:21 PM
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Della
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Don`t double the yarn. If your pattern calls for a bulky weight, the 1 or 2 ply part doesn`t make a difference in that. Guage (stitches per inch) is what matters.
Della
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2/24/2008 3:28:52 PM
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bets
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Della`s absolutely right-a single strand in that yarn will do just fine.
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