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....
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!
ReplyDeleteI 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