number of stitches and work a certain number of rows in the specified pattern. Count the number of rows between the 1" mark and the 2" mark. MATERIALS: LION BRAND MicroSpun, Article No. For small or multicolored projects, a color match of another dye lot may be close enough for your purposes. but that half stitch per inch can make your finished garment several inches too big or too small. This is your row gauge. '&charset='+document.charset : (document.characterSet ? old. Need to convert yarn amounts or number of skeins? It can be worn loose and open, cinched with a belt through the waist, or pinned with your favorite shawl pin or brooch. Etsy Close searchSearch for items or shops Skip to Content Sign in 0 Cart Etsy Design Awards Jewelry & Accessories Clothing & Shoes Home & Living Please join me in swatching this week. . I am blogging from the studio of Knitting Daily TV today because I am taping the next season of the show this week. Hopefully that will work. Nice to meet you Ms./Mrs. using the size of yarn and hook or needles called for in the pattern. It may This is your stitch gauge. We will definitely be able to determine how to make your yarn work for this project! Please join me next week when we start our gauge swatches!! They need to be machine dried to go back Try using this helpful chart. I will be doing the swatching this week and talking about choosing the right size to make. The name on the label says SODA but when I looked it up, what I saw online is not what I have. Ive chosen a baby yarn in light blue. Gauge is the number of stitches per inch and the number of rows per inch a crocheter or knitter I often substitute. Can't I substitute a yarn based on the number of plies? There are a few things to keep in mind when selecting a different yarn. Socks made in acrylic do not wear Plymouth Wildflower DK and Wildflower Fancy DK, Red Heart Baby Sport, Red Heart Sport and Super Sport, Red Heart Soft Baby, Red Heart TLC Baby, Double knitting (DK) yarn and all your own! Its nice but cantt alway afford it. Again, your best bet is to always cant wait to get started! You wouldnt want to substitute a heavily textured yarn, as it would obscure the cables. With a cool hand and lovely drape, it's ideal for warm-weather garments and accessories. 135 Kero Road important guidelines in mind, and you'll have a successful finished project that is unique September 22, 2010 - Kristin Omdahl. Think this cardi will be a great sweater for these cooler days. Youll get the best results when you substitute a yarn with the same or similar gauge. gauge. if (document.MAX_used != ',') document.write ("&exclude=" + document.MAX_used); very pale with flecks of brown and darker blueish purple. Anyway, happy to be putting my stash to good use Also, Ill be looking for tips to make the cardi larger than the size listed in the pattern. Published March 2001 Suggested yarn Lion Brand Microspun Yarn weight Sport (12 wpi) ? yarn, as long as you haven't used any. LION BRAND Microspun (DISCONTINUED) Filters Animal fibers (Wool etc.) Still worrying about the size M as the number of ch5 spaces doubles on row 8 in the other sizes and I have 44 (double the 22)which is not what the pattern indicates. Again, if [] Pearls Cardigan Crochet-Along, Part 1: Choosing Yarn & Color []. To Karen A, I think that yarn you have will work just fine as there isnt too big a difference between what you have and what is being used. If I plan a bigger project with any yarn, substitute or not, that I havent worked with before, I buy extra yarn for small matching projects, for example for a sweater I buy yarn for hat mittens and scarf. and ramie are vegetable fibers. It sure is neat to have the designer doing the CAL with us! Im going to stick with the microspun as the pattern suggests for my first clothing attempt. I rarely use the recommended yarn. I actually chose some baby sport weight in a tweed patternblue for me and green for my sons girlfriend. The key is the guage. If you are substituting a sport-weight mohair yarn for a sport-weight cotton yarn, for example, We also sell color cards (with sample strands of each color of a yarn) so that you can compare them at home to your existing project: When I saw the pattern, I thougth a wide ribbon in the waistband would be a pretty touch. Thanx for all the help you make availableI love Lion yarns! Lion Brand Yarn Not sure to make swatch. It goes so well w/ the gold, Is there any suggestion. am a little bigger than the xl size too(45 bust). Many of the high end yarns are not numbered and it makes it a guessing game. I chose microspun in black but had to order it hoping it makes it here on time. You must be to post a comment. don't panic. I am substituting another yarn but not sure I will have enough, good practice anyway. 1 in begonia passion (pink) cotton fleece for Oct. to their original shape. I am on row 16. my goal is to have it done so A can ware it for thankgiving. This is my first project for a human being, rather than a doll, aside from hats and scarves. So when I was younger I was not afraid to try difficult patterns. Again, here's where you'll need to read the label. Carlstadt, NJ, 07072, Customer Service Some Lion Brand yarns you may want to consider in the category 3 (light) Kristin, Thanks for all the comments! This can result in two things. nylon, polyester, metallics and microfibers. Next, place your ruler so that the 1" mark is at the bottom of a vertical row. You must be to post a comment. tassels; approximately 15 minutes per tassel; Microspun and other Lame colors are used for decoration in quantities of less than 6 feet. What if I don't knit to the designer's gauge? Hi Mary Lou, like Jess mentioned in the blog post, youll want to substitute based on both the weight of the original yarn and the texture. But what if you're browsing yarn in a store? So needless to say I stick with as often as possible the suggested yarn and color. Really, I appreciate all the tips you take the time to provide. I am looking for a substitute for Vicky Howells sheepish yarn to lion brand, Hi Jo Ann If youre looking for a roving yarn with similar fiber makeup, you might try Landscapes http://www.lionbrand.com/yarns/landscapes.html. We are passionate about helping people enjoy the pleasures of working with yarn. CWYL (crochet with you later). and very fine yarn will be very limp -- fine for shawls, but not really good for sweaters. Other yarns, wool for example, should never be put in hot water or in the dryer. There are lots of factors that can slight change the gauge of your yarn: humidity, dye, storage, and so on. It was made in Spain and the brand is Katia. According to Lionbrands website, my yarn will get here on Monday. Ships from and sold by Maple's Surplus. !, When I print off the pattern, I then go to the Yarn section of the website and print off the detail for whatever yarn is called for in the pattern. Sometimes the pattern does have that info on the last page as well. Animal-derived (Silk etc.) One skein of Microspun makes five or six 5 in. You can check them out at LionBrand.com. be the same or the size of the finished garment will be affected. If you've bought yarn at a garage sale and aren't sure of the content, briefly touch a lit I will be making this pattern soon, but I dont know if I can keep up with a CAL yet. A very fine yarn can What knitting needles should I use with a type of yarn? Lion Brand Yarn 135 Kero Road Carlstadt, NJ, 07072. would look good with jeans. I have only done hats, scarves, gloves and purses so far.. Im a little nervous, but happy to have all the support! Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to this question.This is why the importance of buying enough specified gauge in your pattern. Yarn manufacturers now give us more information so that we can be confident in substituting yarns. Your browser has turned off or is blocking Javascript. Youd be in a lot of trouble if you only bought 3 skeins of Wool-Ease, though! It has a large database of yarns from all the major manufacturers and many smaller brands too. Yarn is made from many different fibers -- animal, label, followed by making a test swatch, to make sure it will match your pattern's specified For this, yardage is a more accurate measurement than weight. A few mistakes like that and it surely discourages you from taking on projects where you try to substitute yarns. Hi. Ill be checking in here and on Ravelry to answer any questions. I printed it & refer to it whenever Im not familiar withtheyarn recommendedin a pattern. worsted weight might be too thick. All Rights Reserved. since you're working in inches. Wash those hands and if you leave to do something else, wash and rewash. I was saying, on the wrong blog, that I would like to use yarn from my stash as oppose to buying new. A lot of the time I either cant find or afford it. I remember one time specifically I wanted to use the recommended yarn, and it had been discontinued! Gauge 5 stitches = 2 inches in measured over fabric that has been smoothed to lay flat, but not stretched. 2023 Lion Brand Yarn. What if my stitch gauge matches, but not my row gauge? them in warm water, but you'll need to read the label to make sure. This is a great looking cardi! I know that this post was a long time ago, but I just stumbled across the pattern on the internet and started to make it, it will be my first crocheted sweater. Microspun is a super-soft micro-fiber yarn that comes in stunning tropical colors as well as sophisticated neutrals; 100-Percent Micro-Fiber Acrylic; Great for making hats, scarves, and blankets; Machine wash; Initial water temperature should not exceed 40C or 105F; No bleach product may be used; A machine dryer may be regularly used at the hottest available temperature setting; Item may not . If the pattern takes extra yarn while knitting the sweater, at least I can finish the sweater with matching yarn. Yarns can generally be classified into six types: Note: Our offices will be closed on May 26th and 29th. //]]>-->. If I find anything, Ill definitely let you know! If Im convinced I can make a large enough size, I will make a black version. My stitch work looked smaller than in the pattern, so I ripped it out, hubby said I must need lots of practice, and am trying the X-Large size and went up a hook size. It is already looking really pretty. OOOOOO bamboo, I have wool but may not have enough. In this case, you may want to substitute Lion Organic Cotton or Natures Choice (both organic) or you might choose Cotton-Ease or Vannas Choice, all completely wool-free. document.write ("&loc=" + escape(window.location)); Wool-Ease has 197 yards per skein. I am also on the ravelry CAL. Plant fibers (Cotton etc.) It takes away alot of the guessing. This is an interactive crochet-along and Im so excited to hear from you. Crochet gauge: 16 sts = 4 inches, Brown Sheep Kaleidoscope, Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece, Plymouth Applause and Applause Print, Plymouth Dreambaby DK, Plymouth, Encore DK, Encore Colorspun DK and Colorsplash DK, Plymouth Wildflower, Worsted yarn I've heard that cotton yarn is too heavy to make a sweater. It is very personal. Even though the ball band lists this as a 3 weight yarn, the gauge matches Ravelrys yarn weight for Sport weight. I like to substitute yarnsespecially since my skin tends to react whenever I wear fabrics made from synthetic materials. Remember to do a gauge swatch for the best substitution! I have chosen to make the sweater in Red. 1. I have been looking for the pattern will one be posted. I skipped the increases and will omit the belt loop row (Im not a belt person). I havent bought yarn yet but I may need to go with a DK weight cotton that I found. Blush wear this sophisticated color over a crisp white blouse. on 20 stitches. total number of skeins you'll need to make the project. One person may get 4 stitches to the inch with a worsted-weight yarn gauge, the shaping will not be done at the proper time, which means your garment may Creating a more colorful, connected, and giving world. It's always a good idea to purchase an extra skein or two, just in as well as socks made in wool. I chose Lilac since that was the only color they had enough of to complete the project. I went up 2 sizes of crochet hook to chain the 11 chains but still tight. Kristin says: Thank you for participating in the CAL! This means you'll need 660 yards or 600 meters of yarn in total to complete this sweater in size M. Now, check your yarn substitute. Needle size: 0-3 (2-3.25mm) For the sweater I will be making in the coming weeks, I wanted to choose a color that would work with a leopard print fabric belt. Thank you Kristin! I picked out a silver blue. You must be to post a comment. You cant just pull out your hooks and needles and do a gauge swatch without buying the yarn! I am thinking of making this in black, white, or gray. Leave a comment and let us know what color youve chosen! . Lion Brand Yarn Company is a fifth generation, family-owned business. In this case, you may want to substitute Lion Organic Cotton or Nature's Choice (both organic) or you might choose Cotton-Ease or Vanna's Choice, all completely wool-free. Notify Me When Available I am going to go for this, too. So, off to finish my baby blanket, and then to Michaels for yarn! For best results, make a crocheted swatch that measures at least 6 inches square and What color are you going to choose? Knit gauge: 4 sts = 1", Hook size: K10 -L (7mm) cool water and then laying it flat out of the sun to dry. The diameter of these plies is what determines the weight of the yarn. I think I have enough. In a sweater pattern, for example, most Most yarn labels tell you the recommended I was doing the large size, I usually wear a 12, but when I tried it on, too small! YarnSub is a free and independent tool to help knitters and crocheters find workable substitutes for discontinued or hard to find yarns. Read the label of the yarn you plan on purchasing to find out yardage. I have a 5 year old a 3 year old and a 21 month old so time is of the essence for me. Lion Brand yarns are sold online, at craft chains, discount chains and independent shops across the United States. The same is true for some one-or two-ply yarns. at the beginning of one stitch. Does this mean I can't make this pattern? And dont be afraid of a little math to make it all come out right. It is a rich cranberry color, and incredibly soft. Creating a more colorful, connected, and giving world. Being able to use a natural fiber yarn instead of a man-made fiber yarn makes me very happy! If your swatch is smaller, then Most stitchers seldom match a gauge exactly. We have a group on Ravelry, too if you care to join us. If you still require help, please contact support! With the Danbury Knit coat pattern on Lion Brands pattern page, I did not have over $80.00 to buy the yarn recommended, and the size only goes up to 2x, so I got to use the most beautiful yarn (imo) that I have had for years, it is worsted weight, while the pattern calls for bulky, I knit up a swatch, with two strands held as one, and it was bigger than the pattern swatch by almost double, so I knew that would give me between a 3x and 4x. I guess I will see if I have enoughif not I guess its back to Hobby Lobby or Michaels, I use to live somewhere without a store that sold yarn.yikes. A washcloth, for instance, would not be very practical stitched in wool or acrylic FAQ: How do I substitute one yarn for another? Also, the color changes of Amazing would certainly change the look of the sweater. tassels, approximately 15 minutes, Get 25% Off Yarns & Kits Plus Double Lion Points With Code JUN25DP Offer Ends, Exclusive discounts and early access to promotions, Earn and redeem loyalty points for discounts. I was thinking of the dark brown color too, so I guess Ill go ahead and order it!! And yes. Ill start on my sisters, and if things go OK, I might thrill myself and make something for me. I just finished a cardigan that I substituted two thinner yarns to equal one bulky. Here's a chance for you to be really creative and Your pattern should tell you the number of yards in a skein of the It all depends on the pattern stitch and how heavy the yarn is to begin with. yarn; it's best when made with cotton. . Lion Brand Yarn Microspun (1 - 4 of 4 results) Price ($) Any price Under $25 $25 to $50 $50 to $100 Over $100 Custom. Since I dont knit, I have no idea how that relates to crochet hooks. I guess I take after Lola in the cartoon strip a little, The only reason I buy just barely enough for my main project is if that is all that is available, or the yarn comes as a kit, and there isnt any available separately. Work 20 rows in stockinette stitch (alternating knit and purl rows). . Im going to make it in a rose shade and can hardly wait to get started. This is my first CAL so I am very excited and a little intimidated! If you know that you will need to use two different dye lots you can improve the result a little by doing this in a planned way, for example sleeves in one dye lot, torso in another. If you still require help, please contact support! Don't worry! In this case, it doesn't matter if your row gauge is a bit off Years ago, yarn was referred to by the Customer Service 1-800-661-7551 8am to 4pm EST (Mon - Fri) Our Products; Lion Brand Home Page; Yarns . and figure out from there what type of yarn they are supposed to be. A swatch is a small sample piece of knitting or crocheting made in the stitch pattern By creating an account, you agree to receive marketing emails from Lion Brand. $ $$ $$$ $$$$ $$$$$ Learn more about filters Failed to load the yarn substitution suggestions. Subscribe to receive early access to exclusive daily deals and more. a sewing hem gauge with a moveable pointer comes in handy) with the 1" mark This cardi looks great. Do you like to substitute yarns, or do you tend to use each patterns suggested yarn? when substituting. You can't simply assume that all yarns with the same number of plies are equal. Lion Brand Baby Soft, Lion Brand Jamie and Jamie 3-Ply, Lion Brand MicroSpun, Patons Astra and Astra Bright Ideas, Patons Grace, Patons Look at Me! Lets use the Inishturk Sweater as an example to illustrate each of these tips. yards needed for the pattern by the number of yards in the skein of substitution yarn. Is this the effect that youre going for? . I have the hot pink,4 unstarted and three balls that I ripped out. Ok, here we go. NOTES I love alpaca, but it too grows over time, and so the snugness of the fit will change., when i started to yarn craft i was always told to look at the ounces/grams ive never told someone to do that i always say to look at the yardage/meters as it is far more accurate especially if your staying in the same gauge and needle/hook size. You can easily substitute a similar weight of cotton yarn for wool, or acrylic for cotton. So my project either would look miscolored or I would give it up entirely. Thank you for joining us! Exact gauge is not essential to this project. Needle size: 5-7 (3.75-4.5mm) needles with heavier weight yarns. Through the explanation, it will become clear how to customize the pattern just for you! Love this cardigan, will be shopping for yarn ASAP. Received my yarn from Lion Brand yesterday. I have been knitting for 3 years as therapy for chemo induced neuropathy and it works wonders. Every yarn labelled 4 , for example, is not created equal some are fuzzy, some are boucle, some are smooth, etc. Is there a pattern available for that? Keep in mind the finished use of the project you're making. How important is yarn content when substituting? Published November 2000 Suggested yarn Lion Brand Microspun Yarn weight Sport (12 wpi) ? I have never really made any clothing, but I think with a CAL, I can do this! Gauge varies from stitcher to stitcher, even when they are using exactly the same yarn and hook or The model does not look large by any means. Can the dye have something to do with the guage or is my tension while crocheting/knitting influenced by color? After 20 rows have been completed, bind off. Bernat Chenille, Chenille Sherbet and Chenille Fifth Avenue, Bernat Mardi Gras, Bernat Soft Boucle, Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted, Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Superwash, Brown Sheep's Top of the Lamb Worsted, Brown Never did a CAL before, what a great idea.Skinny model with large size?I am not sure what size to make. document.write ("'><\/scr"+"ipt>"); Select Product Options Before Adding To Cart, Get 25% Off Yarns & Kits Plus Double Lion Points With Code JUN25DP Offer Ends. Take a good look at the photo of the finished project to see if the pattern It looks nice and will be a little thicker but I dont think the overall size will be much different. Get 25% Off Yarns & Kits Plus Double Lion Points With Code JUN25DP Offer Ends substituting to ensure that your project will have the intended feel and look. i have decided to use cotton bamboo which I purchased for another project and never finished. Please participate! Row gauge becomes very important, however, when complicated stitch patterns repeat after Adding pockets to garments that dont have them, or more pockets to ones that do. for a heavy one (for instance, substitute sport weight cotton Ive never oined a CAL before, but I am hoping to make this for my sister. Hi Renee, read your comments with interest, as you were on row 10 and did not mention having any difficulty with the 22 chain 5 spaces and then the 42 chain 6 spaces. instead of too little. So far I have the back done, and it is perfect! using a defuzzer (which is like a razor that shaves off the pills). substituting yarn. If you knit to the designer's gauge, your piece should measure Gauge 15 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches in double crochet Hook size 5.0 mm (H) Yardage 1008 yards (922 m) Sizes available 24 x 60 inches (61 x 152 cm) Crochet terminology US Languages English adult female rectangle ripple 1,395 yards / 197 yards = 7.08 skeins. the width and length. There are always small matching projects that let me make sure I have enough without adding much if any left over yarn to a stash. Can you please suggest an alternate yarn that will work with this pattern? Knit gauge: 7 sts = 1", Hook size: F/5-G/6 Can I use hometown usa. If the pattern calls for the right amount of yarn in the sweater, I then make the matching hat and mittens, and if there is extra, I can make longer cuffs on the mittens or an additional accessory. So, Coffee it is! If you want your finished project to match the size given in your pattern, you need to match Download Free Pattern Skill Level Level 1 - Beginner Project Type Accessory Yarn Used Microspun - 910 Pattern Gauge Exact gauge is not essential to this project. Sometimes this helps with matching guage, but it does make knitting a little harder with one more thing to concentrate on, so I dont really recommend this but it is somewhat possible if you really want to make something work out. I will be addressing the sizing, modifications and more in the weeks to come! If this is a large, then Ill want extra large for sure. These fibers actually expand when washed, If there are partial stitches in Lion Brand Yarn Glitterspun Yarn, Rose Quartz 605-146 Accent Yarn, Destash, Crochet Supplies, Knitting Supplies, Craft Supplies In most cases, though, if you can match the stitch gauge, your row gauge shouldn't be too far off. Thanks for the info I am swatching a substitute yarn right now! What about Amazing? Currently, I am inspired by the animal print trend on fashion runways. substitute yarns based on the recommended gauge and needle or hook size listed on the yarn Lion Brand Yarn Company is a fifth generation, family-owned business. So excited. Ply refers to the number My name is Kristin Omdahl and I am very excited to introduce the Pearl's Cardigan Crochet Along! . MATERIALS LION BRAND Microspun, Item. Well be here. I also am not sure if I am getting row gauge, it is hard to count but if its a little less than 4 inches I hope it will block longer as is silky wool. I made myself a neck-pillow case out of a spare skein, and Ive washed and dried it with my sheets at least 8 to 10 times with wonderful results. Spend $60 more and get free contiguous US shipping! It has the following on the label:50 grs 1 3/4 oz 110 mts 120 yds. The other will be in Vanna Whites Glamor for the holidays maybe red. 2023 Lion Brand Yarn. hi I interested to see if any of the people that said they are going to micheals for the Microspun find any mine didnt have any. For a list of Lion Brand yarns by weight, click here. Yarn is a very safe thing to be adventurous with. The sleeve of the skein will tell you the weight of the skein and how long it is. It would also help to have yarn description on the wonderful patterns you publish each week so we know whatthe yarn is like. I couldnt find the microspun. 3. North Pole Yarn Co Candy Cake Metallic. The sweater Ive chosen to make my cardigan with turquoise microspun. I have stopped after the 1st row of the body, when I chained 11 for the underarm and tried it on the sleeve seemed very tight. Then I looked at the colors and thought Coffee would be a nice warm, but not black, color. SHAWL [over a multiple of 18 sts + 6 extra] Cast on 132 sts. if (document.referrer) document.write ("&referer=" + escape(document.referrer)); Enter minimum price . help you determine if you meet the designer's gauge. There are also some one- or two ply yarns that are very bulky and heavy. Crochet gauge: 16-20 sts = 4 inches, Bernat Softee Baby, Bernat Baby Boucle, Bernat Baby Coordinates, Bernat Coordinates, Bernat Sport, Caron Simply Soft Baby Sport, Caron Cuddlesoft and Cuddlesoft Pomp. Sheep Prairie Silk, Brown Sheep Handpaint Originals, Caron Perfect Match, Caron Wintuk, Caron Natura, Caron Simply Soft, Caron Sayelle, Caron Dazzleaire, Elmore Pisgah Peaches & Crme, Elmore Pisgah Country Cotton Cabled, Elmore Pisgah Honeysuckle Chenille, J&P Coats Lustersheen and Pearl Lustersheen, Lion Brand Al.Pa.Ca, Lion Brand Chenille Sensations, Lion Brand Imagine, Lion Brand Jaime 4-Ply, Thanks for asking!.. If you still require help, please contact support! I started already (wanted to make sure I could work the pattern) and love the pattern. However while a few of these projects were turning out I found I didnt have sufficient quantities of yarn. Have a wonderful week, everyone! Failed to load the yarn substitution suggestions. Read the label and If you have turned it off manually in your browser, please enable it to better experience this site. I am afraid of being to adventurous. If you are using a content blocker, check to see that you have not globally turned off Javascript. Be sure you are satisfied with the fabric that results; it should be neither too stiff nor too loose. Sometime I just go to their website How can I tell if the yarn I bought will pill? This is an important factor to keep in mind when I have never seen a half finished knitting project in a thrift shop, but I have found very tangled but very pretty yarn in quantity in a thrift shop that looked like someone had frogged an entire project without rewinding, that I bought dirt cheap, untangled quickly and knit. I love Pearls cardigan and I have chosen Fuschia as my colour! and a size G crochet hook, while another gets 3.5 stitches to the inch. Up to row y and it is gorgeous. Second, because the yardage of I am not about to throw away a sweater if I can reuse the yarn! project, the finished piece may not weigh quite the same. I ordered my microspun yarn from Lion Brand and it shipped yesterday. I was torn between Coffee (below left) and Mocha (below right): I really liked the way the leopard print would pop against Mocha, but realized I will be wearing this with sleeveless tops and wanted a better contrast against my skin. 2023-06-05T09:00:00.00-04:00, *excludes Silk City Fibers, AR Workshop, and clearance.
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