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How-to Questions
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[FONT=Verdana]My question is: Can I use a DK of any type as very very limited yarn stores here. OR is that like a baby weight? [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana]One size cowl.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana]8 {50g} Sirdar Eco wool DK Color 204 Flint.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana]ONe 4mm circular needle, 60 cm long or whatever you require to get tension below.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana]Tension:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana]22 sts. and 28 rows = 10CM {4ins}.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana]in stocking stitch.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana]TO MAKE;[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana]Cast on 300 sts; join in rnd.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana]work [k2, p2] ribbing until cowl[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana]from geb. measures 45.5. cm [18ins];[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana]cast off in rib.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana]Weave in ends.[/FONT]

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Any sort of DK yarn should work as long as you are getting the gauge (tension) specified: 22 sticthes and 28 rows to 4 inches.

You might want to find an online review of the Sidar Eco to find out what sort of texture it is to help narrow down your selection.

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Most baby yarn is thinner than DK, so you would need to sub another DK or a sport yarn. A thin worsted like Caron’s Simply Soft might work too.