Size 36 needles for Biggie Print Rowan

#1

I have some biggie print Rowan yarn and a pattern for a sweater that calls for size 36 needle. I am wondering about using 35s. I can’t seem to locate the 36 size on the net! thanks. lisa

#2

Do a swatch to see if you get gauge. I wouldn’t think it would be that different, but for a sweater gauge is important.

#3

:heart: I will do the gauge but why would number 20 needles be needed when they can’t be found? Lisa

#4

Could be a gasp typographical error too.

#5

I found size 36 needles.

#6

Wow and the price on those isn’t too heinous!

#7

But they’re only 12 inches long, would be kinda tricky to squish all the stitches for a bulky sweater on them.

#8

But I’d think that you wouldn’t need too many stitches for a bulky sweater. I’ve made baby blankets on large needles–I think they’re 35, and using 4 strands accommodated 35 stitches easily.

What’s the maximum number of stitches called for in the pattern?