Knitting with 2 strands super chunky & lace ?.

The picture was on a yarn website review
I thought it was a colour of yarn available but then I realised :woman_facepalming: 2 strands of yarn have been used.
The yarn advertised was for a super chunky yarn
I don’t know if I’m allowed to write the yarn name on here.
Can anyone help in how this has been achieved.
As you’ve guessed I’m a novice knitter.
Thank you in anticipation of your talented time
Eileen

Hello
It’s OK to name a yarn or to link to a yarn shop site where you saw this, or to a knitting pattern.

There are many knitting patterns which use 2 or more strands, often in contrasting texture, weight or colour and some amazing results for the combinations.

Are you hoping to make this blanket?

If you have never knit before I would say it is harder to learn holding 2 strands rather than 1 but if you have made a thing or two already I’d say go for it. It’s just matter of holding both strands at once and not getting your balls of yarn tangled.

If you are totally new to knitting but love a challenge then go for it - having a project you really want is great motivation to learn.
And you can get help here.

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Welcome to the forum!
It’s a bit difficult for me to tell but is it possible that these blankets are crocheted?
What is the name of the pattern and designer?

The one thing I would add to what Creations has said is not to wind the two yarns together. It’s tempting but inevitably one strand gets ahead of the other. Best to keep each ball of yarn separate or even in a separate bag.

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It does look crocheted. I had to look closer to tell, but it does.

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Yes GG it is crocheted blanket. It looks like single crochet stitch.

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Yup, crocheted. You can tell because the rows of stitches lean in opposite directions. Either US sc (UK dc) or maybe hdc (UK htr). It would work up very quickly!

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Hi
Sorry I’m new to this “helpline “ 🫢 so don’t know respectfully if I’m to reply to each kindhearted person individually.
The images were from a review of Emu classic super chunky on knitting network.
The pattern I was initially thinking was from mama in a stitch
The hunt for the correct yarn was because the suggested yarn was lion brand thick n quick

But I didn’t want to spend so much money on yarn because I’m guilty of having a large stash as I start things and as a novice if I don’t really like, because they look nothing like the pattern photo I get bored and not finish ,

I chose the Emu Classic super chunky
But then came undone because I can’t work out for the life of me how much yarn I need
See totally novice
:woman_facepalming::joy::woozy_face:
So if any of you talented ppl can just give me a shopping list I would be indebted
Take Care


https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/841944690/

Just to clarify:

The crochet blanket is made with two strands of Lion Brand Thick n Quick, but you would like to make it with two strands of Emu Classic Super Chunky instead?

That seems do-able. The Emu yarn is slightly thicker, so you might need to use a larger crochet hook, but that is an easy change to make.

I have not used either of these yarns, but I’m sure other folks here will be able to chime in and see what they think about the substitution.

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Hi
The knitting pattern I have and attached is made with
Lion brand wool ease thick and quick

I wanted to substitute with Emu classic super chunky because of affordability.

But I cannot work out how much yarn I need.

Also when I reviewed the Emu yarn someone had posted a review with a finished blanket ( that’s not what I’m making I’m knitting )

The picture was to ask you clever people how was the marled look achieved but in knitting.

My main question if you can kindly help is how much Emu yarn I need as a substitute for lion brand.
Could I knit with the super chunky and a lace weight to achieve the marled effect.

:woman_facepalming::joy::woozy_face: no pressure but indebted of all your time

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The marled look is achieved by knitting with two strands of different color yarn together as you knit. Most often the two strands are approximately of the same weight. You could try out the super chunky and lace weight together but you won’t get the same look as the blankets you posted.
You might try two strands of aran weight yarn ( aran knits at about 18sts/4inches) held together to get super chunky.

The yardage should be about the same as the pattern requires for the super chunky. If it’s 800 yds super chunky then 800 yds for each of the two different yarns.

What is the name and designer of your pattern?

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Look at how many meters or yards the suggested yarn has per ball, multiply by how many balls the pattern requires. This gives total meters or yards needed for the project.
Then look at the meters or yards per ball of the yarn you want to use. Divide the total meters/yards needed by the length per ball in your chosen yarn. This gives the number of balls needed. Always round up to a full ball.

As mentioned, you would need this length for each yarn you are going to hold together. The calculation needs to be made for each yarn if they are different.

If you are going into a yarn shop you might just hold one different yarns together or ask the assistant what they recommend. You could then just buy one of each ball to make a swatch and see if you like the result before commiting to the full project- just in case you don’t like the result.
I only buy yarn online, and sometimes when it arrives and I start to swatch I think it isn’t right for the project i planned but I find a different project for it.

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Aww thank you does it not matter that the yarn suggested is 170gm per skein
Mine is a 100gm

I think that’s what I’m confused 🫤 and over thinking

Take Care

Eileen

The important thing to look at is the meters. There may well be fewer meters in the yarn you are substituting or it may be of a lighter fiber compostion or both. It’s always good practice to add an extra ball of each yarn just to be safe.
You can also work a swatch with your chosen yarns, measure the gauge or tension square and also use that to check the amount of yarn you will need.

Now your getting technical I’ve never knitted a swatch in my life
I just pick up needles and go for it :joy::joy:

But I’m sat poised with pen and calculators as we speak

Multiplying and dividing :exploding_head::exploding_head:

You wouldn’t believe I’m a retired nurse goodness knows how them patients got the right dose good job we always had to check with someone else.

I’ve also taken your advice and ordered just 1 each of the super chunky and 4 ply

to see how it goes don’t even ask me what needle I will use another trauma !!

Thank you again and again

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The maths, the importance of using length rather than weight or number of balls, perhaps makes more sense if you imagine a light mohair contrasted with a bulky wool. One light, one heavy but you need the correct length to produce the project regardless of whether they come in 25g balls or 500g balls.

With a decent size swatch in the stitch pattern you will be able to decide if you like the yarn, the stitch, and the gauge too - and change one/all before you proceed if you aren’t happy. You mentioned sometimes not finishing projects when you realise you don’t like it half way through, working a swatch first can be a great help in making decisions before moving on. I’ve seen stitch patterns I thought looked nice in photos but when I worked it in a swatch decided I don’t like it after all or perhaps I don’t enjoy working the stitch and don’t want a big project working every row that way. Altering the gauge (or needle size) can have a huge effect on how a fabric looks and feels too, better to find that out earlier on rather than half way through a big project.

Many knitters aren’t keen on swatches but they can be a very useful and enjoyable part of the process.

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I’m with @Creations on the topic of swatching! It may seem like a waste of time, because you want to get into the project, but for all the reasons listed it can actually save time. I was eagerly looking forward to making a sweater, but while swatching realized that the stitch pattern made me nuts, and I wouldn’t enjoy the process. Swatching will also give you practice at working with 2 separate yarns, and let you see if it looks like you want.

You want a good-size swatch, so cast on enough for about 6", starting with the needle size suggested by the pattern or yarn band. Knit AT LEAST 2" in the stitch pattern called for, but it’s better to do more. A larger swatch will give you more of an idea how the fabric behaves. Is it stiff? Use a larger needle. Is it too holey? Use a smaller needle. You don’t actually have to start over if you change needle sizes, just keep knitting and see how it changes the fabric (yes, I know, this is cheating!). Getting gauge is less important for a blanket than for something like a sweater, but it will affect the overall size

A lace-weight plus super chunky won’t look nearly as marled as the photo-- @salmonmac’s suggestion of 2 lighter-weight yarns would do that better.

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Hi
Apologies for the late reply I tried the 2 yarns and a swatch :wink: and guess what I didn’t like it, to the point it look like a marled piece of string , so thank you again.
I’ve just posted another question :woman_facepalming:
Take Care
Eileen

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At least you realised you didn’t like it.
I generally have to swatch with yarn to see what it wants to be, sometimes it doesn’t want to be what I had in mind.