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Sun 12 Apr 2009

Rauma Finullgarn Yarn Notes

Posted by wendy under Rauma Finullgarn
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Oh, I do like this yarn.  Warmth with some drape.

Word of caution:  Don’t try to un-knit & re-knit this yarn.  The very properties which make it great for steeks make it awful to knit with a 2nd (or 3rd) time.  (Remember the Syncopated Cap I ?).

Gauge

  • 2.50mm needles: 28 sts & 32 rows / 10 cm
  • 3.00mm needles

Guess the only question is how fast can I knit?

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Tue 24 Mar 2009

Rauma Strikkegarn Yarn Notes

Posted by wendy under Rauma Strikkegarn
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This page will be updated as I learn more about Strikkegarn.

So far, I’ve noticed:

  • Gauge changes with washing & blocking
  • It softens (significantly) when washed/blocked

Needle/Gauge experiences (all after blocking!):

  • 2.5 mm — about 28/29 sts per 10 cm
  • 3.0 mm — (barn sweater will tell me)
  • 3.5 mm — (wish I’d saved from the stockings, the pattern is for 24 sts / 10 cm,  but I didn’t keep records on my actual)

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