It’s sweater weather
October 8th, 2003 by Donna
As the kids say, I’m “representin’” with a progress photo of my top-down v-neck in Patons Ballybrae Black Forest Tweed as part of the Sweater/Jumper Knitalong (note to self: make Sweater/Jumper Knitalong button). 
I am loving the yarn (take a closer look) and even the pattern, even though I’m the textbook example of “slow and steady wins the race.” Of course, even “slow and steady” means I’m following the knitalong rules, so it’s all good.
I started the sweater on 28 inch Addi Turbos - my first pair of Addis - before I realized that the pattern called for 24 inch Addis. Get ready to cry a river for me - I may have to break down and buy another pair of Addis so my sweater doesn’t s-t-r-e-t-c-h when I knit in the round. I still have a good 20 rows to go before I divide for the sleeves, so I may even shop for my Addis when I go to New York for work next week. At the very least, I’m hoping to KIP with the New York Stitch ‘n Bitch next Tuesday; wouldn’t that be great? Sweater on!
3 Responses to “It’s sweater weather”
I wouldn’t worry too much about the 4″ difference in the length of your Addis, unless the sweater is less than 28″ around. For an adult sweater, that would be pretty small, so I’m betting you’ll be okay with the needles you have. Most of the time needle lengths are just suggested, not absolute.
Wool is more forgiving than cotton, so you might not need the extra four inches. I once failed to use a larger needle when I knit a cotton tube top in the round, and my knitting did get stretched out and slanted. Eek
If you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg in the US for Addi’s have a look at my website: http://www.Yarnworld.co.uk ( even with the postage on top.)
Apologise for the plug but more money for yarn!
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