I have spun the singles and done a 2ply and 3ply sample which I have washed and am waiting for them to dry.\u00a0 Hopefully tomorrow I can knit some swatches. At the moment I prefer the 3ply, as its a more rounded and even yarn, but if I do a 2ply I won’t have to spin as much length of singles.\u00a0 I need to measure the wpi and gauge before making a decision.\u00a0 I hope to be able to calculate how much fibre I need to dye tomorrow, and start on the dyeing.<\/p>\n
I said to some Ravelers I would document the process of spinning for a project, altering a pattern and calculating required yardage and weight.<\/p>\n
The pattern for 9-12months requires:<\/p>\n
DK weight superwash wool in tan (220-250 yards); blue, green and cream (60-90 yards); black (less than 20 yards); for girl’s version, pink (less than 60 yards).\u00a0\u00a0 Gauge: 5.5 stitches and 8 rows = 1 inch.<\/p>\n
This gives a garment with 22inch chest and 14inch length aprox.<\/p>\n
Sleeves 7inches long by 8inches-7inches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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