So you take a schematic of the garment you want to knit,
you plug in the gauge you figured out from your yarn
(considering how dense or open you want your knit fabric to be)
and then you do a little simple math.
Now that is the part that 90% of the people back away from figuring out their own yarn choice
for ANY PATTERN they like!
Why?!
I think the understanding I have gained this past year has made me a better hand knitter
and a better machine knitter.
I am working on a pattern now--it is a hand knit one in a fancy yarn that I am not going to buy.
I am substituting it with Cotton Blend from Lion Brand.
I haven't used that yarn before but I think I'm going to like it for this sideways knit cardigan.
(Little Guy isn't feeling well and took a nap--I went in for a creative hour and produced this!)
More to follow
--Explore Your Own Knitting Adventures
is something I am going to blog about
each week.
Stay tuned
Oh, yeah-
Happy Spring!
Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow....that is interesting.
ReplyDeleteI wish more people wouldn't fear the math, it's just a simple equation! Happy Spring, but I'm not celebrating until I actually SEE some signs Spring is planning to stay.
ReplyDeleteI have done this several times although my swatches can be a bit wonky. I know some designers 'discourage' this because it changes the drape blah blah blah and I appreciate your encouragement!
ReplyDeleteIt's math... people hate math.
ReplyDeleteI don't hate it, but I'm lazy. It doesn't stop me from modifying though - I just usually wing it instead of doing calculations.
I love how you are adventurous in your knitting!
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of machine is that? I have thought about getting one in the past, but really, I should stick to quilting... :) Hope the Little Guy gets better soon xx
ReplyDeleteHope by now your Little Guy is feeling great. Your knitting machine is most intriguing!
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