Comments on: Fisherman Sweater

By: LauraA

LauraA — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 18:21:26 +0000

Hmmmm. No clue. BUT, I wish you a good time at it!
While I know it’s not that exciting of a yarn, my cable cardi in Encore looks lovely. I used Colorspun, to get more of a natural look.

By: pioggia

pioggia — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 17:11:12 +0000

You’re going to do a swatch anyway, so give it a try. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.

By: christine

christine — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:19:41 +0000

Sorry if I’m not doing this right, but I got tagged, and then tagged you. The questions are my on blog……….

By: Julia

Julia — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 18:52:34 +0000

I’m going to put in a big plug for using Karabella Aurora 8 for his sweater. It’s Merino wool – wool of choice for my Moxie who is extremely anti-itch – has great stitch definition, and comes in beautiful colors. I feel confident that it will hold up to wear, and if you act quickly, you can order some from Webs and part of the proceeds will go to Katrina Relief (there’s a win-win).
I am a huge fan of Cashsoft and DB’s cashmerino’s, but for a sweater that is going to be worn by a boy and worn well, I think 100% merino is a better bet.

By: Mary Beth

Mary Beth — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 09:18:30 +0000

Now don’t get me started on this topic because I might just not stop! I’ve spent so much time on this issue – sweater for guy/traditional aran/yarn selection/gauge issues!
I’m making a baby aran in Wool/Cotton. I am surprised at the weight of the sweater! Cotton is much heavier, and with a lot of cabling you use a lot of yarn and it makes for a heavy, drapey sweater. Not a problem for a baby, but for a guy – could be an issue.
I think the traditional yarns tend to be stiff and all wool because the cables stand out and the sweater wears better than the softer blends. Plus that’s all there was when they were designed! Would he tolerate Cascade 220 – it really feels so soft knitted up and the cables really pop?
I made a cabled baby sweater in DB Baby Cashmerino. It was lovely, cables looked gorgeous, it was lightweight, soft. Don’t know about the wear, but that might be an option (or the worsted-weight version).
I agree with Beth, gauge is always a challenge with AS, so swatching is key. Best of luck!

By: jacqueline

jacqueline — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 17:05:38 +0000

i also struggle with the whole 100% wool issue next to my skin. softer wools are gorgeous and personally i would go for a cashsoft yarn…however like someone else has mentioned previously they are prone to pilling. i’d say to use an alpaca – but then the stitch definition won’t be as strong.
i guess i’ve been no help at all!

By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 14:54:25 +0000

The only thing about cashmere blends is that they just don’t seem to hold up well to wear. I’ve made two sweaters in DB cashmerino and had them pill on the first wearing. Sort of disappointing. YMMV of course!

By: Jayme

Jayme — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 14:11:46 +0000

Ithink either the cashsoft or cashmerino would look great. I’m making a sweater with cables in Beroco Pleasure which is a cabled yarn with mainly angora, some merino and just a bit of nylon (to give strength to it) I think as long as you have some stretch it will look great, you don’t need a lot.
Jayme

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 13:36:24 +0000

Go for designing your own pattern! I haven’t used the cashsoft or cashmerino – but I know the wool/cotton has a nice feel and beautiful stitch definition.
I knit an AS Gansey (with her yarn) and had the worst time getting the gauge – I think I went down 3 needle sizes – usually I am right on gauge with the suggested needles. Later I found out that AS knits very tightly at the very tips of her needles. In the end, though, the sweater was beautiful.
Still haven’t started River – too many UFOs to catch up on.

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 12:40:59 +0000

Hey Jody, I’m doing a sweater in DK cashsoft, with a section in cable rib. I think it looks quite nice and crisp enough for my taste, though the whole sweater is not cabled. I’ll try to take a photo and email it to you.