yarn&sizing
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I'm planning on making this chemo cap for my mother - Lotus Hat
The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn, and a US size 6 needle. If I go down one weight - to a 3 (light worsted) do I then go to a US size 5 for the same gauge?
I'm using the yarn/needle sizing from this site - Standard Yarn Weight System
Thanks!
The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn, and a US size 6 needle. If I go down one weight - to a 3 (light worsted) do I then go to a US size 5 for the same gauge?
I'm using the yarn/needle sizing from this site - Standard Yarn Weight System
Thanks!
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Date: 2013-06-25 12:38 pm (UTC)...also, comb through the finished projects on Ravelry. Maybe someone's using the same yarn you're planning on using and left some notes in their project. :)
That's a lovely pattern, btw. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!
:)
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Date: 2013-06-27 02:26 am (UTC)Or you could figure out the pattern repeat for the hat, and use smaller yarn, smaller needles, and one additional repeat of the pattern stitch to make the hat close to the original size.
However, as mentioned above, before you start the hat itself do a gauge swatch and figure out how big your finished hat will be. That will save you a world of hassle.