Not exact matches
This one was
knit following the original pattern, but this time with two strands of worsted
weight yarn held together throughout,
knit on a size 9 needle (Ravelry notes here).
Heavier
weight yarns make a project go faster, so you may be able to
knit faster than your fear.
The phrase «worsted
weight yarn» refers to medium -
weight yarn which is heavier than DK
yarn / double
knitting yarn, sports
weight yarn, baby
weight yarn, fingering
weight yarn or crochet thread; it is lighter than chunky
yarn or bulky
yarn.
If you've been
knitting for a very long time you might have little balls of
yarn of all kinds of
weights.
For instance, if you're
knitting with a medium
weight yarn that typically uses size 7 or 8 US
knitting needles, try working the pattern with size 9.
If you want to work with medium (or worsted)
weight yarn, consider
knitting with two strands at once.
The other thing to keep in mind is that yardage estimates for blankets or anything else tend to be based on
knitting Stockinette Stitch at the standard gauge for that
yarn weight.
If you
knit or crochet, you already know that
yarn weight, ply, or texture will determine the look of a project.
I decided to
knit it in this gorgeous chocolate brown shade from Delicious
Yarns — A seriously amazing bulky
weight yarn that I am dying to use again.
Oh, and this is
knit in their brand new
yarn, Quarry, which is a chunky
weight American Wool.
2017 Updates: This season the Rhodes has about an inch more length in the body and is
knit with a merino wool
yarn that is slightly lighter in
weight, richer in color, and more resistant to pilling.
That Halogen merino cardigan is indeed a winner, great
weight to the
yarn and excellent «spring» to the
knit!
I like to look for
knitted materials that are thicker and heavier, shown is a soft luxury wool blend
yarn, which gives a nice
weight, hangs better on the body and it's bouncier when in motion.
The sweater
knit up so quickly partially because it's with a worsted
weight yarn (and I always seem drawn to fingering instead) and partially because I got kinda obsessed and couldn't stop
knitting.