Crafty Threads 'n' Yarns

craftylady · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 1:02 pm Post subject: Brains needed for picking please

Sorry that title sounds gross doesn't it, however I need some guidance.
I had planned to knit the Hemlock Ring Blanket using Cascade 220 for DD's Christmas. I've changed my mind now, but will still make a blanket but a different pattern. I quite like the look of the Pinwheel Baby Blanket and probably use an aran or chunky weight yarn. If I do so and I know this is a bit of a "how long is a piece of string" question but how much wool would I need to order? 500g? How much would a good sized snuggle rug weigh? Any ideas?

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Ravelry id: cascade

franney · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 2:16 pm Post subject:

I can tell you that i have got a decent sized lap blanket from a 400g ball of Aran - it's this one here
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craftylady · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject:

What diameter is your Doily Franney. That strikes me as a fairly cheap option, I was on the Readicut site early - probably at your recommendation from an earlier thread!
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Ravelry id: cascade

Auntie Noo · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:49 pm Post subject:

I used 5 1/2 skeins of new Lanark aran for hemlock ring, which turned out 4 1/2 ft across blocked - it's a lovely size for a sofa cuddle!! (according to Rav that's 968yds!)
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craftylady · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:51 pm Post subject:

franney · Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:36 am Post subject: