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Old 02-01-2010, 03:40 PM
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I'd like to knit this pattern - a baby blanket

http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/pat...&key=&x=15&y=8



I've worked out that the knitting needles are Old UK 3 or 6.5mm (I really only understand old UK knitting needle sizes - none of this decimal stuff) BUT what would equate to the Pound of Love cotton yarn?
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Just seen it's actually acrylic but would prefer cotton.....
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When I see yarn I'm not sure of on a pattern, I tend to go with what I would normally use for the needle size.
It sounds like chunky to me.
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Hi Sandie

I'd suggest something like Rowan's All Season cotton if you can find it. It should knit up to a similar tension as the pound of love, but do a tension square first to be sure.
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I'd like to knit this pattern - a baby blanket

http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/pat...&key=&x=15&y=8



I've worked out that the knitting needles are Old UK 3 or 6.5mm (I really only understand old UK knitting needle sizes - none of this decimal stuff) BUT what would equate to the Pound of Love cotton yarn?


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