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craftylady
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Brains needed for picking pleaseSorry 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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franney
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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
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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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Auntie Noo
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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
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| Auntie Noo wrote: | | 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!) |
That's exactly what I'm aiming for a sofa cuddle.
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franney
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| craftylady wrote: | | 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! |
Hmmmmmmm, i don't have it any more so i can't measure it but i believe it was between 4½' and 5' across 
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