tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21367476.post4247669043206175092..comments2024-03-28T18:22:25.515-04:00Comments on Sandy's Space --: Blocking Blue JazzSandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21367476.post-37131850097076561382012-03-23T00:41:52.498-04:002012-03-23T00:41:52.498-04:00That afghan is beautiful--such a work of art--some...That afghan is beautiful--such a work of art--something that will surely offer comfort to someone in need!<br />*smiles* Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13029664492284742183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21367476.post-44425240715834672832012-03-20T16:59:15.443-04:002012-03-20T16:59:15.443-04:00Your finished blanket is beautiful .Love the blues...Your finished blanket is beautiful .Love the blues....won't that make somebody very happy?<br /><br />Perhaps you can use a double stand of yarn? I've done that before as a substitution...hakuchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974995854081488052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21367476.post-7688191105997170422012-03-20T10:13:11.816-04:002012-03-20T10:13:11.816-04:00First, I must tell you that I love the names you g...First, I must tell you that I love the names you give each afghan. I am really bad at naming things, so I always look forward to that part of your posts!<br /><br />Ok, on to the shawl. I agree with what has been said, but would add that you will need at least 3, if not 4, strands of DK yarn to be equivalent to bulky. But remember that when you add strands, the fabric becomes stiffer. So a shawl made with 4 strands of DK will be much stiffer than a shawl made with one strand of bulky, so you should definitely swatch and see if you still like the drape. Good luck!Marie/Underground Crafterhttp://undergroundcrafter.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21367476.post-6518969462958382052012-03-20T10:08:26.173-04:002012-03-20T10:08:26.173-04:00Though I don't have any experience with knitti...Though I don't have any experience with knitting, I would think it would be the same regarding the yarn. I agree with the others, from chunky to DK is a considerable difference in yarn and your item would be smaller. You could perhaps make adjustments in your cast on and such. I don't know. Maybe if you did make a swatch it would give you a better idea. Is it rectangular?Sandiehttp://www.crochetcabana.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21367476.post-78966719119481893832012-03-19T16:43:53.921-04:002012-03-19T16:43:53.921-04:00I concur w/Minding My Own Sts!
That's a big ju...I concur w/Minding My Own Sts!<br />That's a big jump in weight. Perhaps you could mosey on down to your LYS and find a bulky weight yarn you like?Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21367476.post-87725545851501380872012-03-19T13:39:52.994-04:002012-03-19T13:39:52.994-04:00Thanks Minding My Own Stitches, appreciate your gr...Thanks Minding My Own Stitches, appreciate your great info. I think I best rethink which pattern and which yarn.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21367476.post-41580312409897136072012-03-19T11:34:09.337-04:002012-03-19T11:34:09.337-04:00All that work for the border has certainly paid of...All that work for the border has certainly paid off - the blanket looks lovely. Perhaps there's more detail in the top photo because of stronger, more angled light? <br /><br />Using DK in place of bulky is quite a stretch, your garment would end up very small and/or very flimsy fabric. Unless you're thinking of holding the DK double which should bring your effective yarn weight back up to at least aran although you'd be using twice as much yarn. I'd definitely recommend swatching to see what's best.Minding My Own Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13946752212001968413noreply@blogger.com