Sweaters from Camp KAL
In February I'll be joining the Sweaters from Camp KAL and I've chosen the Flyaway Vest. I love the simple shape of the vest, and the color combination. However, I'm concerned about the gauge - it calls for 27 stitches/27 rows over 4 inches, using size 3mm needle, which is the size that I usually use when knitting Fair Isle patterns. When I take out two of my FI vests that I've already knit, and measure the gauge, I find that one comes in at 36 stitches/41rows over 4", while the other one comes in at 33 stitches/42 rows, and I believe I used 3mm needles for both of these. Yes, I know that these were washed and blocked, but still the gauges are rather tight. I suspect that even if I go up to 3.5, or even 3.75, I still won't hit the required gauge. So, what do you think? I'm thinking of getting in touch with Diane Zangl to see what she has to say about this.
Gorgeous colors for your vest. No thoughts on the gauge. I'm using #3s with Jamieson 2 ply and getting 29 stitches=4". I just adjusted the vest size I'm making. I never seem to get the right gauge.
Anne