Starsky
What a wonderful response to Starsky. Thank you for all the emails and comments. I've enjoyed surfing around reading everyone's comments about the design. If you've added Starsky to your "to knit" list and would like to join a knitalong, here a couple I'm aware of:
Knitty
Craftster
KnittingHelp.com
I've received a few questions about the pattern by email. I'll post questions and answers here as I get them.
1. The gauge on the label for KnitPicks Sierra is different than the gauge on the pattern. If I'm substituting, what gauge do I look for?
Everyone knits at a different tension, but it is always most important to match your gauge to the pattern gauge, not the yarn label gauge. The yarn label gauge is just a starting point. You may need to use a larger or smaller needle size than size US10 suggested in the pattern. If you are going to substitute yarn, anything from 3.5-4 sts per inch should work. Do a gauge swatch with different size needles until you have the gauge stated in the pattern.
2. Why are there a bunch of - marks in the pattern?
The pattern is divided up in sections for different sizes. For example, some parts say "For S, M only" or "For L, XL, XXL only". The - marks are there as place holders to keep the numbers aligned around the brackets so the numbers correspond with the correct size.
3. Any substitute yarn recommendations?
So far I've seen knitters say they are substituting with the following:
Debbie Bliss Merino Chunky
Bernat Softee Chunky
If you're using a different yarn, let me know and I will add it to the list to help others source a yarn that appeals to them. But remember, always take the time to check gauge!
4. Why is this pattern extraspicy?
Don't let the extraspiciness scare you off. It was given this level because there are a few things to juggle and keep track of at one time. There's reading the leaf pattern chart, decreasing at the armhole and decreasing at the neck. None of these things are overly difficult, even the stitch pattern is simple when you get the hang of it. It's when you combine everything that it starts to give the challenge. But, it is certainly doable. Just keep good notes on what row you're on and how many times you've done the decreases.
What a wonderful response to Starsky. Thank you for all the emails and comments. I've enjoyed surfing around reading everyone's comments about the design. If you've added Starsky to your "to knit" list and would like to join a knitalong, here a couple I'm aware of:
Knitty
Craftster
KnittingHelp.com
I've received a few questions about the pattern by email. I'll post questions and answers here as I get them.
1. The gauge on the label for KnitPicks Sierra is different than the gauge on the pattern. If I'm substituting, what gauge do I look for?
Everyone knits at a different tension, but it is always most important to match your gauge to the pattern gauge, not the yarn label gauge. The yarn label gauge is just a starting point. You may need to use a larger or smaller needle size than size US10 suggested in the pattern. If you are going to substitute yarn, anything from 3.5-4 sts per inch should work. Do a gauge swatch with different size needles until you have the gauge stated in the pattern.
2. Why are there a bunch of - marks in the pattern?
The pattern is divided up in sections for different sizes. For example, some parts say "For S, M only" or "For L, XL, XXL only". The - marks are there as place holders to keep the numbers aligned around the brackets so the numbers correspond with the correct size.
3. Any substitute yarn recommendations?
So far I've seen knitters say they are substituting with the following:
Debbie Bliss Merino Chunky
Bernat Softee Chunky
If you're using a different yarn, let me know and I will add it to the list to help others source a yarn that appeals to them. But remember, always take the time to check gauge!
4. Why is this pattern extraspicy?
Don't let the extraspiciness scare you off. It was given this level because there are a few things to juggle and keep track of at one time. There's reading the leaf pattern chart, decreasing at the armhole and decreasing at the neck. None of these things are overly difficult, even the stitch pattern is simple when you get the hang of it. It's when you combine everything that it starts to give the challenge. But, it is certainly doable. Just keep good notes on what row you're on and how many times you've done the decreases.
Labels: JP Patterns, Starsky
posted by Jordana Paige at 2/28/2006 08:28:00 PM
3 Comments:
Fantastic pattern, great hints & tips! I'm adding it to my to-knit list. . .
Helen
Here is another knit along for Starsky
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Starskyknitalong/
Thanks so much for your comments on the pattern. I wasn't going to try it because of the rating but now I'm pretty sure I can do it.
Hello,
I wanted a cabled belted cardi... this is the perfect pattern!
I was worried about the 'extraspicy' because I've been knitting less than a year, but now I feel ready to plunge in.
This style of cardi is so 'in' for this autumn. You were ahead of the curve.
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