Knucks yarn substitution

pamelamama · 07-15-2006, 10:41 AM

What has worked for you?

I love the felted tweed, it makes a light lovely pair of gloves that is surprisingly warm. But if you can't get that... try... ??

pamelamama · 07-15-2006, 10:42 AM

got a good report about

Elizabeth Lavold Silky wool

Nada · 07-15-2006, 10:43 AM

I did mine with our dk weight BFL. The only problem with that is that it's not machine washable... but they're heavenly soft.

whitecalx · 07-15-2006, 08:02 PM

Would peace fleece work or cascade 220?

pamelamama · 07-15-2006, 08:48 PM

Here's the gauge info:

GAUGE
26 sts/36 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, worked in the round

I think PF is too heavy. 220, can you get that gauge?

abigailvr · 09-19-2006, 08:19 PM

In case anyone else was nutty enough to try it, Cotton-Ease is not that great for Knucks. It's too bulky. Of course, I did it anyway.

proof that I am nuts

I'm currently working on a pair in fixation for myself. Theyr'e going nicely but taking much longer, of course.

crayolaab · 09-19-2006, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abigailvr

In case anyone else was nutty enough to try it, Cotton-Ease is not that great for Knucks. It's too bulky. Of course, I did it anyway.

proof that I am nuts

I'm currently working on a pair in fixation for myself. Theyr'e going nicely but taking much longer, of course.

I can't believe you used size 2 needles for cotton ease. Very cute Knucks though

abigailvr · 09-20-2006, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crayolaab

I can't believe you used size 2 needles for cotton ease. Very cute Knucks though

I did say I was nutty.

Oh, the size 2 was only for the cuffs though.

gonzopants · 11-04-2006, 08:59 AM

I'm using Brown Sheep Wildefoote on US size 2 and getting gauge.

abigailvr · 11-04-2006, 08:44 PM

I finally finished my pair in Fixation:
http://abigailvr.livejournal.com/1044971.html

Yay!

Seylah · 11-29-2006, 01:38 PM

has anyone tried using bfl worsted weight? Also, is it bad to gift someone a pair with wool that cant be machine washed?

pamelamama · 11-29-2006, 03:13 PM

I think Nada used the BFL in the DK weight!

Seylah · 11-29-2006, 03:55 PM

is that the same as the worsted though? Thank you

megincl · 02-06-2007, 11:38 AM

I made some in a yummy wool bamboo blend from Classic Elite Yarns. They are an orange/salmon color and warm, soft, and delicious!

LOVE THIS PATTERN!

megin

Chanel · 02-16-2007, 11:03 PM

I'm a beginner knitter. I taught myself using books and knittinghelp.com

I went to a yarn store the other day and bought the yarn that the pattern called for. $22 they charged me! Now don't get me wrong, the yarn was great and really soft. Problem is I knew I wasn't going to get these knucks finished my first try and I didn't want to waste such nice (expensive) yarn. So for fun I decided to practice knitting them using Simply Soft that I got at Walmart. I was almost positive the glove were going to come out all wrong but to my surprise it ended up being perfect! The gauge is exact.

Now if I could only figure out how to finish the glove, lol.

jessg · 10-31-2007, 02:39 PM

Just thought I'd pop on here. I used cascade 220 for mine. They are too thick and snug. I did get gauge but because it's so much thicker they fit really tight. So I'm thinking when I can get some rowan I will make myself another pair and pass these on to my DD.

pamelamama · 10-31-2007, 02:43 PM

The rowan is really hands down the most delightful thing I've tried -- the felted tweed.

jessg · 10-31-2007, 02:47 PM

Thanks Pamela. BTW... Have I told you yet again how much I love your patterns?

fantasypunkprincess · 12-20-2007, 04:01 PM

Okay I have a question... I cant find Rowan where I live so I bought Patons SWS, It is medium weight and the gauge is 17s & 21r with US 9 needles...

will this work?

Thanks for the great pattern! It will be my first time with dpns!

fantasypunkprincess · 12-22-2007, 11:39 AM

Okay, I replied once before but something must have messed up...

So I will ask again! lol

Well, I cant find Rowan yarn anywhere here so I bought Patons SWS. Im kind of new to patterns and am not sure if it will work... This is what the tag says...

Medium 4 and the gauge is 17s by 21r with US9 needles, 4x4 in. and its 80 g/ 2.8 oz 110 yds

Will that work? Will it be enough?

I didnt want to start on it in case I had to take it back...

Thanks for the awesome pattern!!!

07-15-2006, 10:41 AM	#1
pamelamama Your Host Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: woolywonder.com Posts: 8,221 Reputation: 6915 Rep Power: 229	Knucks yarn substitution What has worked for you? I love the felted tweed, it makes a light lovely pair of gloves that is surprisingly warm. But if you can't get that... try... ?? __________________ Updated Perfection Pants and WonderPants Patterns available! See this announcement for deals! Pamela, mama to Sam and Eli, wife to Scott blog \| fiber arts avengers \| wooly wonder soaker discussion forum \| knit your own darn soakers \| boutique flickr \| facebook \| twitter \| ravelry knit your own darn soaker.

07-15-2006, 10:42 AM	#2
pamelamama Your Host Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: woolywonder.com Posts: 8,221 Reputation: 6915 Rep Power: 229	got a good report about Elizabeth Lavold Silky wool __________________ Updated Perfection Pants and WonderPants Patterns available! See this announcement for deals! Pamela, mama to Sam and Eli, wife to Scott blog \| fiber arts avengers \| wooly wonder soaker discussion forum \| knit your own darn soakers \| boutique flickr \| facebook \| twitter \| ravelry knit your own darn soaker.

07-15-2006, 10:43 AM	#3
Nada I don't deviate. Mod Mama Nada Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,363 Reputation: 5832 Rep Power: 138	I did mine with our dk weight BFL. The only problem with that is that it's not machine washable... but they're heavenly soft. __________________ Mama to 7 beautiful kiddos.

07-15-2006, 08:02 PM	#4
whitecalx Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 1,831 Reputation: 6523 Rep Power: 157	Would peace fleece work or cascade 220? __________________ Megan Knits Blog My Ravelry Mama to dd(7), ds(4), and baby girl(1).

07-15-2006, 08:48 PM	#5
pamelamama Your Host Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: woolywonder.com Posts: 8,221 Reputation: 6915 Rep Power: 229	Here's the gauge info: GAUGE 26 sts/36 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, worked in the round I think PF is too heavy. 220, can you get that gauge? __________________ Updated Perfection Pants and WonderPants Patterns available! See this announcement for deals! Pamela, mama to Sam and Eli, wife to Scott blog \| fiber arts avengers \| wooly wonder soaker discussion forum \| knit your own darn soakers \| boutique flickr \| facebook \| twitter \| ravelry knit your own darn soaker.

09-19-2006, 08:19 PM	#6
abigailvr Fluffo's Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: under a pile of UFOs Posts: 735 Reputation: 1553 Rep Power: 47	In case anyone else was nutty enough to try it, Cotton-Ease is not that great for Knucks. It's too bulky. Of course, I did it anyway. proof that I am nuts I'm currently working on a pair in fixation for myself. Theyr'e going nicely but taking much longer, of course. __________________ Abigail, mama to Niels (7/02) and Stefan (1/06)

11-04-2006, 08:59 AM	#9
gonzopants Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Reputation: 10 Rep Power: 0	I'm using Brown Sheep Wildefoote on US size 2 and getting gauge.

11-04-2006, 08:44 PM	#10
abigailvr Fluffo's Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: under a pile of UFOs Posts: 735 Reputation: 1553 Rep Power: 47	I finally finished my pair in Fixation: http://abigailvr.livejournal.com/1044971.html Yay! __________________ Abigail, mama to Niels (7/02) and Stefan (1/06)

11-29-2006, 01:38 PM	#11
Seylah Fluffo's Friend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NW Washington Posts: 949 Reputation: 6388 Rep Power: 144	has anyone tried using bfl worsted weight? Also, is it bad to gift someone a pair with wool that cant be machine washed? __________________ Lisa ~ Knittin' for my 3 rugrats #3 born nov 24th, wonderful ubac! SELAH Handmade, hand dyed goodness!

11-29-2006, 03:13 PM	#12
pamelamama Your Host Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: woolywonder.com Posts: 8,221 Reputation: 6915 Rep Power: 229	I think Nada used the BFL in the DK weight! __________________ Updated Perfection Pants and WonderPants Patterns available! See this announcement for deals! Pamela, mama to Sam and Eli, wife to Scott blog \| fiber arts avengers \| wooly wonder soaker discussion forum \| knit your own darn soakers \| boutique flickr \| facebook \| twitter \| ravelry knit your own darn soaker.

11-29-2006, 03:55 PM	#13
Seylah Fluffo's Friend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NW Washington Posts: 949 Reputation: 6388 Rep Power: 144	is that the same as the worsted though? Thank you __________________ Lisa ~ Knittin' for my 3 rugrats #3 born nov 24th, wonderful ubac! SELAH Handmade, hand dyed goodness!

02-06-2007, 11:38 AM	#14
megincl Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 29 Reputation: 28 Rep Power: 0	I made some in a yummy wool bamboo blend from Classic Elite Yarns. They are an orange/salmon color and warm, soft, and delicious! LOVE THIS PATTERN! megin

02-16-2007, 11:03 PM	#15
Chanel Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 3 Reputation: 10 Rep Power: 0	I'm a beginner knitter. I taught myself using books and knittinghelp.com I went to a yarn store the other day and bought the yarn that the pattern called for. $22 they charged me! Now don't get me wrong, the yarn was great and really soft. Problem is I knew I wasn't going to get these knucks finished my first try and I didn't want to waste such nice (expensive) yarn. So for fun I decided to practice knitting them using Simply Soft that I got at Walmart. I was almost positive the glove were going to come out all wrong but to my surprise it ended up being perfect! The gauge is exact. Now if I could only figure out how to finish the glove, lol.

10-31-2007, 02:39 PM	#16
jessg Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: IDYHO Posts: 51 Reputation: 796 Rep Power: 23	Just thought I'd pop on here. I used cascade 220 for mine. They are too thick and snug. I did get gauge but because it's so much thicker they fit really tight. So I'm thinking when I can get some rowan I will make myself another pair and pass these on to my DD. __________________ Jessica ~ mama too my drama queen Abby , busy body Mikey , darling little Hannah , sweet baby Will

10-31-2007, 02:43 PM	#17
pamelamama Your Host Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: woolywonder.com Posts: 8,221 Reputation: 6915 Rep Power: 229	The rowan is really hands down the most delightful thing I've tried -- the felted tweed. __________________ Updated Perfection Pants and WonderPants Patterns available! See this announcement for deals! Pamela, mama to Sam and Eli, wife to Scott blog \| fiber arts avengers \| wooly wonder soaker discussion forum \| knit your own darn soakers \| boutique flickr \| facebook \| twitter \| ravelry knit your own darn soaker.

10-31-2007, 02:47 PM	#18
jessg Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: IDYHO Posts: 51 Reputation: 796 Rep Power: 23	Thanks Pamela. BTW... Have I told you yet again how much I love your patterns? __________________ Jessica ~ mama too my drama queen Abby , busy body Mikey , darling little Hannah , sweet baby Will

12-20-2007, 04:01 PM	#19
fantasypunkprincess Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 Reputation: 10 Rep Power: 0	Okay I have a question... I cant find Rowan where I live so I bought Patons SWS, It is medium weight and the gauge is 17s & 21r with US 9 needles... will this work? Thanks for the great pattern! It will be my first time with dpns!

12-22-2007, 11:39 AM	#20
fantasypunkprincess Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 Reputation: 10 Rep Power: 0	Okay, I replied once before but something must have messed up... So I will ask again! lol Well, I cant find Rowan yarn anywhere here so I bought Patons SWS. Im kind of new to patterns and am not sure if it will work... This is what the tag says... Medium 4 and the gauge is 17s by 21r with US9 needles, 4x4 in. and its 80 g/ 2.8 oz 110 yds Will that work? Will it be enough? I didnt want to start on it in case I had to take it back... Thanks for the awesome pattern!!!

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