yarn&sizing

[rusty76]

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!

Comments

[wyomingnot]

It totally depends on your kniting! Do a gauge swatch. Pattern calls for five stitches to an inch. Depending on how tight or loose you knit (and on the yarn itself), you may not need a different needle size. Or maybe you will.

...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!

:)

[untonuggan]

^^ This.