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XP: Knitters: A ?

I have a gauge question.  The pattern that I want to make calls for a yarn with a gauge of 5.5 sts to 1 inch on size 5 needles and the pattern is to be knit on size 5 and size 3 needles.  I found a yarn I like, but it's 5.5 sts to 1 inch on size 6 needles.  Do I simple use size 6 needles and size 4 needles for the pattern instetad of size 5 and size 3?

Re: XP: Knitters: A ?

  • You use sizes 6 and 4.  Gauge is always the most important piece of information in a knitting pattern.  The needle requirements are just starting suggestions for checking your gauge.
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  • imageReinedumonde:
    You use sizes 6 and 4.  Gauge is always the most important piece of information in a knitting pattern.  The needle requirements are just starting suggestions for checking your gauge.

    This and: knit a swatch (cast on 30 or so stitches and knit 30 or so rows = just a starting point) to see what your gauge is. You can go from there.

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