So I mentioned that there were lots of swatches for Rogue, right? Well, here they are...
You know I love the swatching, I do, but STILL. That's FIVE swatches for this sweater, and no, it's not an optical illusion, each one is smaller than the last. Can I tell you that I have NEVER had this much trouble getting gauge before? I'm usually pretty spot on in general, but with this yarn? Not so much. The final winner is the smallest swatch on top. I finally got gauge over the weekend on Addi Turbo sz 6's (Bartlett suggests size 8's), and truthfully, if I have to knit this entire sweater at this gauge, I will not only kill myself from the frustration, I will have to wear braces on both arms. The damned thing will also stand up on it's own, the fabric is that thick. However, I absolutely love the fabric that's created with my AT#7's (a full 1/2 st/in difference), so I'm just going to do the necessary math and go from there.
Wait, does that mean I a biathlete too? Is 'Knitting Maths' an independent event?
You would truly be a brave olympian if you dare to compete in the math event.... the thought of it makes me nervous *for* you.
Good luck!
Posted by: Jackie | February 08, 2006 at 12:42 PM
Oh, Knitting Math should be an extra bonus team! Good call.
Posted by: Chris | February 08, 2006 at 12:47 PM
ha! you're a mathlete
Posted by: maryse | February 08, 2006 at 01:05 PM
I considered the math to be part of training--like swatching.
GFY on taking the fabric you like and making the pattern fit that. A true Olympian!
Posted by: colleen | February 08, 2006 at 02:14 PM
hey, i don't want to throw a wrench into things, but i'd kick myself if i didn't say it. did you wash those swatches? bartlett is pretty unprocessed and while i haven't knit with it before, i'd guess it blooms after its first wash.
Posted by: jody | February 08, 2006 at 02:16 PM
That's an excellent idea about the washing. Otherwise, any chance you can knit bigger and go down a size?
Posted by: Martha | February 08, 2006 at 02:44 PM
Yeah. You have fun with the maths, sister.
Posted by: Carole | February 08, 2006 at 04:25 PM
Can't help you with the math stuff, but I thought I would chime in on how I loved those swatch watches back in the day!
Posted by: Kim | February 08, 2006 at 04:52 PM
You are NOT supposed to be channeling Terry. I'll chime in on the wash thing also. Washing is SO much easier than maths.
Posted by: Laurie | February 08, 2006 at 05:20 PM
it is such a relief to know that I'm not the only one that had a hard time getting the right stiches/needles figured out. When (and not IF...) I get around to picking my Rogue up again I'm going to need to some some figuring too. Ditto to above re: washing swatches.
Posted by: Kristen | February 09, 2006 at 05:37 PM
I'm doing Rogue in Bartlett yarn too, but I'm using the Scotia color and I think I'm going to cardiganize it. I got gauge with a 7 (although I'm getting about 27 rows instead of 24). However, I have NOT washed my swatch yet. Hmmmm, I wonder if there is still time for that...
Posted by: Persnickety Knitter | February 10, 2006 at 09:33 AM