Comments on: kiri: i need some help

By: Jeri

Jeri — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 08:57:00 +0000

Another vote for 6′s. Though either would be lovely. A lotta help I am, huh? Are the needles different brands and is either easier to knit that lace-weight with?

Jeri

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:02:00 +0000

another vote for the 6s. If you think it will be too big, you could do fewer repeats, right?

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 10:12:00 +0000

So pretty! I like the size 6 swatch best.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 08:37:00 +0000

It’s a little hard to tell from the pictures, but I think that I agree with Amy and like the more open lace better. (Actually, I’d probably go with 5s, but that’s just my compulsive need to compromise.)

Good luck finding just the right needles!

By: candsmom

candsmom — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:49:00 +0000

That Peppermint color you’re using for Kiri is beautiful! I think either 4 or 6 would work well, depending on the look you want to achieve- more open and airy or a more dense fabric. The only other thing to consider would be that with size 4′s, you’d probably have to do more pattern repeats to achieve the shawl size you want than if you used 6′s. Those pattern repeats get verrrry long after 8 or 9 times, so depending on your patience level (mine is pretty low, as you can see, LOL!) you might prefer to go with the 6. Have you tried Inox needles? I used Addis with Kiri, but got frustrated with the dull points, too. I’m using Inox circs for my FBS and am really loving the pointy tips and snagless join. Can’t wait to see more Kiri pics! Take care! :-)

By: amylovie

amylovie — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 22:41:00 +0000

I like the look with the 6′s the best.

Amy