I’m a novice to knitting… and possibly chosen the most complicated yarn to use. The Rowan pattern says
What does this actually mean am I to get 18 balls of yarn or 9 which would equate to 4.5 balls ???
Welcome to the forum!
The pattern is calling for 9 x 25gr balls of Kidsilk Vintage. That yarn has 229yards/25g. For this pattern the yarn is held doubled.
If you buy the Kidsilk you’ll need 9 balls or about 2060yards for the size L. If you find the Kidsilk in 50gr balls you would need half as many or 4.5 balls of yarn.
If you buy another lace weight yarn you’ll need 2060yards in whatever way that particular yarn is put up (25gr balls, 50gr balls whatever).
Since you said you’re new to knitting, I just want to say that it is absolutely critical to do the gauge / tension swatch. This is how to be sure that your sweater will come out the correct size.
“TENSION
23 sts and 32 rows to 10 cm measured over st st using 3¾mm (US 5) needles and yarn DOUBLE.”
It’s best to make the swatch a bit larger than the 10x10 cm stated, because the edge stitches often behave differently. So cast on 30-35 stitches, work in stockinette until your piece is square, and then take your measurements in the center. If it measures correctly, you’re good to go! Otherwise, adjust your needle size and make another swatch. It seems a bit tedious when you want to dive right in, but it will give a much better result.
It’s also VERY helpful to go through the whole pattern and highlight / circle / underline the instructions for the size you’ll be working.
Enjoy making this very classy-looking sweater!
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Wonderful thank you for the advice.
That’s great thank you.
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