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Hi Staci & Polly
Regarding the definitions for “fine” needles or “medium” needles referenced in an old fashioned knitting pattern: the Aran patterns in sweaters and blankets probably used “gansey” yarn, an 8-ply fine yarn available in the U.K. and those yarn stores that stock that yarn, like Frangipani, and I think Row House Yarn in Alaska. A couple of generations ago, there were a lot less choices for yarn and needles. The question reminded me of a very old recipe I had that went “bake in moderate oven until done.” okaaaay.
P.S.
It’s not Row House yarn I was thinking of. It’s Net Loft in Alaska. and I think Woolly Thistle. The brand is Frangipani Guernsey yarn to look for if you want a yarn close to the old fashioned aran sweaters. Sorry about that.
Kat
The gal who was told to knit tighter if using yarn without nylon may be misunderstanding what she was told. I think the advice was meant to be to knit tighter than the gauge on the ball band since yarns without nylon are often meant for looser gauge. She should absolutely be knitting to the gauge in the pattern, not the gauge on the ball band. Also, the reason to knit tighter with nylon free yarn is to get socks that will stay up better. The nylon is there for elasticity as well as durability. 100% wool socks can be slouchy.
I mostly knit toe-up socks so I can knit the cuff length with the yarn I have left. I wear a size 11 shoe and I have had to knit different color toes on socks because I run out of yarn.
In regard to the question why a daughter could not get socks over her feet when the mother retried several times to make sure pattern/gauge instructions were followed: Could the daughter have a high instep? I have a very high instep and cannot fit into socks with fish lips kiss, short row, afterthought, or peasant heels. I have to stick with heel flap/gusset and Fleegle heels. By all means, this mom needs to save her Turtle Purl yarn! 🙂
I plan to try Staci’s sling heel socks since she mentioned it accommodated high insteps in a recent episode.
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