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Yarn conversion

Last post by darknit « Fri Jan 06, 2017 7:50 pm
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by TonyH » Sat Dec 17, 2016 3:14 pm

I have a pattern that calls for Aran yarn and 4.5mm needles. I have some DK that I would rather use instead of the Aran. So I need to convert the...
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Fri Jan 06, 2017 7:50 pm
Is dk and worsted different things?

Last post by tonya.laning « Sun Jul 17, 2016 8:15 pm
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by immy » Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:10 am

Hi I'm going to knit an american pattern for mittens and it says to use worsted weight yarn. I saw a website that said in the US they call dk yarn...

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Sun Jul 17, 2016 8:15 pm
Unger Rygja substitute required

Last post by tonya.laning « Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:56 pm
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by Foxie » Sun Jun 21, 2015 1:03 pm

Hi
I'm hoping someone can help me find a substitute yard for discontinued Unger Rygja. The pattern is knitted with a double strand of yarn using 5.0...

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Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:56 pm
Herdwick mixed with Jacob or Swaledale?

Last post by tonya.laning « Sat Jun 04, 2016 10:57 pm
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by janepc » Fri Mar 11, 2016 3:48 pm

I would like to knit a Sawrey sweater for my DH. I made one for him in Herdwick years ago which he wore out, quite a task as it's so tough. The wool...

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Sat Jun 04, 2016 10:57 pm
Emu Florentine

Last post by Gilli « Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:31 pm
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by Gilli » Sun Dec 20, 2015 2:28 pm

Hi all, I am desperately trying to find a yarn substitute for the Emu Florentine. It was a beautiful Bucle yarn used in a mixed wool jumper by Emu I...

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Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:31 pm
Baruffa/Lane Borgosesia MaratonaÂ® (wool) Replacement?

Last post by ribbitcat « Mon Jun 29, 2015 5:28 pm
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by garethrice » Thu Jun 25, 2015 8:53 pm

Hello I have a knitting pattern which requires wool called Baruffa/Lane Borgosesia MaratonaÂ® (wool),

However I am struggling to source a supplier...

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Mon Jun 29, 2015 5:28 pm
Baruffa/Lane Borgosesia Maratona® (wool) Replacement?

Last post by darknit « Sun Jun 28, 2015 4:45 pm
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by garethrice » Thu Jun 25, 2015 8:39 pm

Hello I have a knitting pattern which requires wool called Baruffa/Lane Borgosesia Maratona® (wool),

However I am struggling to source a supplier of...

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Sun Jun 28, 2015 4:45 pm
Yarn Too Expensive For Me

Last post by ribbitcat « Tue Apr 28, 2015 7:20 pm
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by Tangles » Sun Apr 26, 2015 11:01 am

In the March issue of Knitting magazine I found a pattern that I really would like to knit (New Heatwave page 99 if you have a copy). But, even using...

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Tue Apr 28, 2015 7:20 pm
Stylecraft Stars DK

Last post by darknit « Tue Mar 24, 2015 6:39 pm
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by SamF81 » Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:24 pm

Can anybody please recommend an alternative yarn to Stylecraft Stars DK? I'm having trouble finding something with the same gauge/tension of 22 sts...

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Tue Mar 24, 2015 6:39 pm
Sirdar Nomad alternative

Last post by Munchkin « Sun Mar 01, 2015 10:51 am

by Munchkin » Sun Mar 01, 2015 10:51 am

I have a lovely pattern for a Jacket in Sirdar Nomad, but I dont want the colours they provide. I was wondering if there is an alternative I can...

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Sun Mar 01, 2015 10:51 am
Equivalent of Wendy Donna

Last post by ribbitcat « Thu Nov 13, 2014 12:08 pm
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by arkledessie » Wed Nov 12, 2014 9:26 pm

Does anyone know what wool I can use instead of Wendy Donna? I have bought a really nice pattern - probably about 15-20 years old and of course you...

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Thu Nov 13, 2014 12:08 pm
Patons yarn substitution

Last post by MMmwepolwe « Mon Sep 22, 2014 4:34 pm
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by terylene » Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:37 pm

I'm wanting to knit a jumper from a 1940s pattern. The suggested yarn is Patons Beehive Fingering 2-ply Patonised. The tension should be 9 stitches...

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Mon Sep 22, 2014 4:34 pm
Baby Quickerknit

Last post by MMmwepolwe « Mon Sep 22, 2014 4:29 pm
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by Deakin1815 » Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:15 am

I've just found some of my old baby knitting patterns mostly in Quickerknit wool. Is there an alternative yarn that could be used, or should I just...

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Mon Sep 22, 2014 4:29 pm
From Wendy Merino 4ply to Red Heart Miami.

Last post by Hanert « Tue Sep 09, 2014 7:26 pm
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by Hanert » Mon Sep 08, 2014 12:20 pm

I have a lovely pattern for a jacket that I want to change the yarn for. The tension works out the same for both, but the thing is that I have only...

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Tue Sep 09, 2014 7:26 pm
Baby alpaca chunky

Last post by Sunhat lady « Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:07 am
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by Sunhat lady » Sat Jun 07, 2014 10:36 pm

I've fancied a bag pattern on Ravelry which uses Baby Alpaca chunky. It says its a 12 ply yarn What can I use instead please?

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Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:07 am
Rowan creative linen

Last post by Sunhat lady « Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:34 pm

by Sunhat lady » Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:34 pm

Can anyone suggest a cheaper alternative for this DK yarn please? It needs to be suitable for making a slouch bag.

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Last post by Sunhat lady View the latest post
Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:34 pm
Substitute for Katia North

Last post by Flowerfairy « Fri May 30, 2014 9:58 am
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by tabeaton » Tue May 27, 2014 12:10 pm

Hi, I'm a beginner knitter with only a couple of scarves to my name so I'm not very confident. So, two questions:
1. I have a pattern for a baby...

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Last post by Flowerfairy View the latest post
Fri May 30, 2014 9:58 am
Fingering/4 ply

Last post by mauramac « Sat Apr 19, 2014 4:14 pm
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by mauramac » Fri Apr 18, 2014 9:17 pm

Fingering/4ply is suggested for this pattern .
I've tried to look at conversion for this yarn and it seems to be like a sock yarn....can this be...

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Sat Apr 19, 2014 4:14 pm
Advice please on substitute wool

Last post by Sunhat lady « Thu Jan 02, 2014 10:31 am
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by andrneat » Tue Oct 15, 2013 7:03 am

Hello

I am writing to ask your advice about using an alternative wool. I have found a pattern for a hot water bottle cover I would like to knit as a...

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Last post by Sunhat lady View the latest post
Thu Jan 02, 2014 10:31 am
Found a lovely cowl pattern any advice for alternative yarn?

Last post by divadoll_1 « Wed Aug 14, 2013 1:33 pm
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by Billie » Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:09 am

Hi all

First of all, sorry for the neglect. My RSI has been giving me hell since I tried crochet and its still not sorted. Haven't got use of hands...

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Wed Aug 14, 2013 1:33 pm
Noro Matsuri

Last post by Broad bean « Thu May 16, 2013 11:14 pm

by Broad bean » Thu May 16, 2013 11:14 pm

I've been given a pattern for a cardigan which is to be knitted in Noro Matsuri which appears to have been discontinued a few years ago. Has anybody...

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Thu May 16, 2013 11:14 pm
A simple question with seemingly no answer?

Last post by runetracey « Sat Mar 30, 2013 2:25 pm
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by supersadie » Wed Mar 27, 2013 3:00 pm

Hi everyone
I'm a reasonably experienced knitter out of the game for a good few years. I have a sudden urge to knit a sweater for my beloved, but...
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Last post by runetracey View the latest post
Sat Mar 30, 2013 2:25 pm
Self striping sub for Debbie Bliss cashmerino aran

Last post by Posie « Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:50 am

by Posie » Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:50 am

I have a lovely DB pattern for a very simple baby jumper but I know the Mum-to-be would like it as a coloured stripy - there are so many lovely self...

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Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:50 am
A substitute for Snowflake Glacier

Last post by knittingsue « Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:43 pm
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by Amanda Jane » Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:48 am

Hello All
I have just bought a second hand pattern for a lovely chunky jumper in Snowflake Glacier. I went online last night to try and order some...

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Last post by knittingsue View the latest post
Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:43 pm
Silk substitute?

Last post by Deakin1815 « Thu Feb 28, 2013 3:07 pm
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by Deakin1815 » Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:37 pm

I want to substitute Rowan Cotton Glace for something different for a summer knit as I'm not really keen on cotton. I was thinking that I'd like...

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Thu Feb 28, 2013 3:07 pm

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