Newbie question
Hi, I need some input. I finally finished my Sunrise Circle Jacket, and I am ready to commit fully to picovoli. However I realized my guage is off and need to use a size 9 needle. My question is, will this be too large a gauge for this project? (Does that even make sense?) I don't want you to be able to see throught the t-shirt. What do you think?
Thanks,
Kerry
Thanks,
Kerry
4 Comments:
What type of yarn are you using? A size 9 needle sounds like it might end up being lacey. make a circular swatch and stretch it out slightly. The shirt is designed with negative ease, so there will be some stretch.
That sounds a bit large to me, more than double the size recommended. I agree that this would probably make the shirt come out too lacy, especially since it will stretch over the curves of your body. I'd recommend picking out a different yarn that matches the gauge.
You are right Julia, I swatched with the size 9 needles and they are not going to work. I do think I will try a different yarn. I will probably order the knitpicks shine. In the meantime this project is going on the backburner.
I am going to find a way to make this. I have KP Shine worsted. I made Tempting 2 in KP Shine sport. I don't think size 9 is too large a needle, the bottom line is to get a gauge you can live with. Summers here are very hot and a little looser knit is good, make sure you have a bra the same color as your yarn and you're good to go! (need wierd colored bras? try undercoverexperience.co.uk)
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