tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820117252269678794.post4409610692088394325..comments2009-03-10T18:31:59.658-07:00Comments on Minimalist Cardigan Knit-A-Long: Which weight yarn?The Kelly Green Roguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095152758923693962noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820117252269678794.post-85731042648014390352007-09-25T17:17:00.000-07:002007-09-25T17:17:00.000-07:00I got gauge with Cascade 220, which is worsted wei...I got gauge with Cascade 220, which is worsted weight. I'm using a size 7 needle.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07578110783778922961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820117252269678794.post-50646428515463645662007-09-24T12:50:00.000-07:002007-09-24T12:50:00.000-07:00I am getting gauge with a worsted weight - RYC Cas...I am getting gauge with a worsted weight - RYC Cashsoft Aran, but I tend to knit pretty tightly. The fabric is a bit more substantial than I'd imagined, so it will be more of a jacket than a cardigan.Celeste M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17840678180240830980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820117252269678794.post-27197609898429943972007-09-24T11:56:00.000-07:002007-09-24T11:56:00.000-07:00I used Skye Tweed, which is worsted weight, I got ...I used Skye Tweed, which is worsted weight, I got a little bigger than gauge so just knit a smaller size. Mine is a firmer fabric but I like the look and feel of it.The Kelly Green Roguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095152758923693962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820117252269678794.post-20604594960112027432007-09-24T10:01:00.000-07:002007-09-24T10:01:00.000-07:00I'm using a sport weight merino and I went into it...I'm using a sport weight merino and I went into it knowing I wouldn't get gauge. But I do like the fabric I'm getting and it seems like a good weight for this sweater. Now, if only it fits ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820117252269678794.post-46591227397374517832007-09-24T07:58:00.000-07:002007-09-24T07:58:00.000-07:00I am using a worsted weight yarn and NOT getting g...I am using a worsted weight yarn and NOT getting gauge. Plus the fabric is heavy - not what I think the designer had in mind.<BR/><BR/>I think you really need to have some alpaca in the yarn to get the drape want. Someone else might have a different opinion. <BR/><BR/>Good luck!Holly Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10027946953100056091noreply@blogger.com