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« Reply #75 on: April 04, 2008, 03:51:29 AM » |
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Can i ask what type of wool you are using? I am using 4ply and it just seems flimsy.  Would it be ok to double it up? |
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« Reply #76 on: April 04, 2008, 07:35:30 AM » |
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Just standard 4-ply. I think most of the gals have used the #4 worsted weight yarn, but am not sure if all have. The pattern is a very open and lacy one so it is going to feel "soft" or lightweight /"flimsy" to a degree. If you want a more substantial / heavier blanket you could try doubling and see how you like the weight and look of it. It is actually a baby blanket as I recall and some of those are intended to be light and lacy /delicate. I standardly use either Redheart or Caron brands 4-ply acrylic (and sportweight for babies). I think it is probably your preference for the desired end result. (Can you post of a pic of your work in progress?  ) Don't forget that bordering the strips and edge will firm it up! |
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« Reply #77 on: April 04, 2008, 07:56:22 AM » |
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I started mine in Caron Simply Soft and thought it was a bit light. I ended up using good old baby yarn and it was fine. Nice thing about this pattern is it excepts ANY yarn and any hook. Once you work the border around each panel it will "firm" up.
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« Reply #77 on: April 04, 2008, 07:56:22 AM » |
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« Reply #78 on: April 04, 2008, 10:04:07 AM » |
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i agree with carol ann its never too late to join in and it is a quick pattern to do
i used a fairly thick yarn for mine and they also turned out well (soft and lacy or firm and cosy matter of preference)
so use which ever yarn you have and you will love it i'm sure
cant wait to see pics
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« Reply #79 on: April 04, 2008, 12:22:02 PM » |
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Thank you ladies. Will keep on using the wool I'm using. It is baby wool. It might start to feel a lot better when i start adding the boarders like you said. Thanks for the replies. |
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« Reply #80 on: April 06, 2008, 11:13:47 AM » |
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« Reply #81 on: April 06, 2008, 11:20:34 AM » |
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So happy to see the pictures! Had been wondering how it was coming along. It is BEEEEAUTIFUL! NICE work and I love the blue with the white. You must be pleased!!!!
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« Reply #81 on: April 06, 2008, 11:20:34 AM » |
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« Reply #82 on: April 06, 2008, 11:25:34 AM » |
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Thank you. Yes i am very pleased. This is the first time at following a pattern for me. lol. I have choose blue and white because a friend has just had a boy, he is now 7 days old. I have until the end of the month to finish it. So im working on it most of the day. lol. |
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« Reply #83 on: April 06, 2008, 11:59:37 AM » |
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Love the colors!
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« Reply #84 on: April 06, 2008, 05:12:01 PM » |
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beautiful ..working up very nicly....
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