I'm still going with my original decision to knit the vest in Debbie Bliss's Cashmerino Aran. The fiber content is 55% Merion wool, 33% Microfibre and 12% Cashmere. The label even indicates that it is machine washable! Can life get any better?
I've decided to skip the swatch process. I know, I know, one never skips the swatching process. Especially if one wants their finished object to be the correct size.
Don't be like me. Swatch, Swatch, Swatch.
With that said, I have used Debbie Bliss's Cashmerino Aran in a previous sweater and I got ball band gauge. Does that count as doing a gauge? I didn't think so either.
Either way, I'm diving right in and casting on 86 sts with my US5's. Good God, wish me luck. I sure hope that my bet pays off and it acutally fits.
*Keeping fingers crosses*
2 comments:
Cashmerino is awesome! I've used it for a baby sweater so the mom could wash it, and it turned out great. At least if you get 2 inches in and realize it's not the right gague, it's only a toddler size, not 300 stitches around on a man's sweater.
Jenny, This is true about the gauge. Additionally, if its a bit small, I can always block it out! Can't wait to see your next sewing project.
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