Hi, I am thinking about starting a sweater/jumper by Drops Design called Avriel. the pattern is an English Rib which I have never done before. It says to cast on and purl the first row (wrong side). My question is would it be better do the cast-on in rib pattern? Also, how do I figure yardage needed and is C yarn the same as 4 weight yarn?
The cast on is really a matter of preference. You could try your good-sized gauge swatch half in one, half in the other and see which you like better.
The pattern is knit in English rib (commonly Brioche stitch) in Drops Air.
https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/garnstudio-drops-air
This yarn knits at 17sts/4inches in stockinette which puts it about in the aran or heavy worsted class.
https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/yarn-weight-system
The pattern in the circled size calls for 400g of the 50g balls. That’s 8 balls of yarn that has 164yds or 150 meters per ball. So 8x164=1,312yds or 1,200m.
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Thanks for the info and sorry about putting the whole pattern on the forum.
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Posting patterns or large chunks of patterns happens frequently. Thanks for correcting your post. Have fun with this classic sweater and if you have more questions or comments, come back and ask. Of course, we’d love to see a photo when you finish.
I like the rhythm of brioche and hope you enjoy the knit.
Thanks for helping do many people!
In this same pattern, I not sure on the measurements. Are they from the beginning, or does the 5-1/8" continue from the marker at 4-3/4". The same with the other measurements. I am thinking they all continue from the previous measurements.
“When the piece measures 12 cm = 4¾”, insert 1 marker on each side; mark the split on each side. When the piece measures 13 cm = 5⅛", work English rib with 1 edge stitch in garter stitch on each side.
When the piece measures 23-24-25-26-27-28 cm = 9"-9½"-9¾"-10¼"-10⅝"-11", bind off 2 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows for the armholes = 59-63-67-73-79-87 stitches. Continue with English rib and 1 edge stitch in garter stitch on each side.
AT THE SAME TIME when the piece measures 25-26-26-28-28-30 cm = 9Âľ"-10ÂĽ"-10ÂĽ"-11"-11"-11Âľ", work 2 ridges over the middle 7 stitches on the row (yarn overs"
The measurements are all from the cast on. If you look at the schematic, the 12cm mark is shown for the smallest size. The armholes measure 19cm. The total length is 42cm. That means that the length from the 12cm marker to the armhole must be 11cm. 12 + 11+ 19=42cm
If you have enough yarn you can of course make these lengths longer. Making them shorter wouldn’t be a problem as far as yarn goes.
Ok, thanks for the clarification.
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