Needle Size
Can I use a different needle size for a knitting pattern?
I found this pattern that I absolutely love and I have this yarn that I MUST use (to match with a scarf, already made, for my mom), but the yarn doesn't match what is needed for the pattern. The pattern needs a medium sized yarn (size 4), and what I have is super bulky yarn (size 6). Can I switch up needle sizes so I can still use the yarn I want??
And the pattern I'm using calls for size 9 needles
size 6 bulky yarn will contain less stitches to the inch or means you will have less stitches on your needle then if you were using a size 4 yarn. You will also have to change your needles sizes. Do a practice swatch about 10 by 10 inches and count the stitches within the 4inch measure then you have to start doing some calculations there are several good sites on you tube and on the net if your sweater is not to fitted you will have a much easier time changing the yarn size hope this gives you the courage to carry on best of luck
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