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)
Posted by wendy under Egyptian Mittens
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I really like the weight of the Rauma Strikkegarn knitted on 2.5 mm needles. I’m getting about 28-29 sts / 10 cm.
About the pattern construction:
- Like: the thumb gusset fits my hand well
- Funky: it’s hard to put these mittens on after my coat is already on. There is something about the non-ribbed cuff that is awkward (hard to stuff under my jacket cuff). This might be made worse by the 10-row color “roll” I added to the cuff.
- Must remember: DO NOT use the 3-needle bind-off for the thumb. I did. It was a bad idea.
- Next time I should consider making the wrist section have fewer stitches & increase for the palm/hand section.
1st Egyptian Mitten is done
