I -LOVE- the Tangled Yoke Cardigan. I think it's beautiful. I've been daydreaming about it... and now I have the yarn. I got the Rowan Felted Tweed in 'Herb'.
I swatched... and I am only getting 22 stitches to 4 inches with size 4 needles - it's supposed to be 24 stitches to 4 inches with size 5....
Now, I am debating between 38 and 42 inch sizing.... I am between those sizes. I don't want negative ease, but I don't want it to be too large either... I measure myself at 39 inches. So, I am thinking if I do the 42 inch with the gauge I'm getting now, it might work out? Anyone have any thoughts on this?
I also have a super long torso - I figured this out this weekend when my finished (yes, I finished it) Wicked was too short. Way too short - so it'll get ripped back out. BUT, when measuring my torso again and comparing to finished measurements of the TY cardi... I think I need to add 2-3 inches to the torso....
1 comment:
It's always a crap-shoot for me. I have really narrow shoulders so most the time I just cross my fingers that it works!
I would say go with your first instinct and you should measure as you go. Make sure you are getting the gauge you expect. Good luck! It a beautiful knit!
Jill
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