One thing to take into account when trying to match a commercial yarn is the density of the yarn. I think that the Briar Rose yarn may be a worsted preparation. In fact I am certain it is. So, my Shetland in a woolen preparation is a much lighter, fluffier thing!
And, while I have matched the diameter, the twist angle, and the WPI of the Briar Rose yarn. My yarn feels much different. Some of you even noted the difference from earlier this week! As I was swatching – the yarn seemed much too light – and it almost seemed like I had more stitches because there were these ripples in the white fabric that really concerned me. I really did not want to spin this Shetland in a worsted preparation and I was brainstorming in my head about a fix, and my first thought was to go down a needle size. Size 3 needles were found and I kept swatching until I had a good bit more of the fabric.
Before soaking and laying it out to dry, I thought the smaller needle would be the answer, but after giving the swatch a nice bath and letting it dry overnight – I think the fabric on the same needle will be just perfect.
The Rolag Production Train is again underway, I hope to have them done shortly (Monday at the absolute latest!) and then spinning can begin.
In case you are not a spinner, but you are Jonesing for a new project, Ravelry has had a plethora of new patterns that are really making me itch to cast on one or ten:
Carol Sunday might have the perfect accompaniment for a Dress #2
The perfect sweatshirt sweater with lovely details – thank you Ysolda
If socks are your fancy, these are so cute!
And, I have been spending lots of time thinking about Spice Market, Torquata, and Miss Babs.
And the details on this little sweater really shine!
There you go, Gentle Readers, have a great day and an even better weekend. See you back here on Monday!!
Oh so many choices … Good thing I’m not shopping for a knitting project…
Enjoy the weekend !
Looking good! I’m not a spinner, but I’m glad to wave to you on the Rolag Production Train. As for the rest of your post, I’m not clicking on any of those links. (Except I did and they are all lovely, especially those TTL patterns!)
lalalala . . . I’m ignoring all those links! Your spinning looks great, hope you finish it in your prescribed time frame.
I’ve yet to try Rolags but want too. Lovely post Kat and thank you for giving more things to add to my Ravelry queue 🙂
Not a spinner. Will cheerlead. (Go, Kat! GO!) Also not looking at those links. Nope. Not gonna even click . . .
(Your swatch is very cool!)
So MANY great links. I also keep looking at On the Spice Market, its a great design and could be done so many differnt ways…. And I love the Carol Sunday vest but am worried what is a very cool piece on others might just look frumpy on me…all in the styling. Must work on the styling!