[Ericka]

Hi,
I have just started knitting again since my grand-daughter was born. My daughter-in-law is SO impressed that she wants me to knit for her too. I'm not a brilliant knitter - but as she is someone who doesn't have a clue about knitting, she thinks I am!
She has found a 1940's pattern and wants me to knit her a jumper. However, the problem I now have is that it is for size 34" in 3ply wool. She needs the jumper to be 39" and I am not sure how to size it up. I have thought about 4ply or double knitting and bigger needles, but don't know about increasing the stitches. Any advice out there?
Regards, Ericka

 

[TinaOR]

Hello there. There are many sources on line to guide you to resize the pattern. For example try http://www.knitty.com/archiveTBP.php. A friend recently made a lovely 1940's style top from a genuine vintage pattern book. She decided to use 4 ply yarn as it was slightly quicker to work with. She did do a tension square as well, as the original brand of yarn wasn't available, so she did adjust needle size too. She also realised her garment needed to be longer on the body as we all appear to be getting bigger (all over it seems) as the generations go by. I wish you luck. It is great when someone thinks you are amazing with your ability. Enjoy the flattery. xx

 

[Hazel Anne]

Hello and welcome from London.
Nice to have you join us.

 

[trish2222]

Hello and welcome from Glasgow
TinaOR has got it spot on - just don't forget the tension square - that's essential.
Good luck and keep us posted as to how you get on with it. Tons of help here!

 

[amudaus]

welcome from yorkshire.

 

[Susabella]

Hello and welcome from FL, USA.

 

[Ericka]

Hello Everyone! It was nice to get your welcome emails. I shall cetainly try the webside recommended by tinaOR and let you know how I get on. Wish me luck - I've got a reputation to maintain!
Regards,
Ericka
xxx

 

[val hynson]

Ericka welcome from Cupar, I was in Dundee this morning

 

[MacRae]

Hello and welcome from South Carolina!

 

[xenaknits]

welcome from Cheshire

 

[glnwhi]

welcome dear Iam from Dundee Al. only live 1 mile from there now. Hope you like it here as much as I do,I am addicted to KP lol

 

[Ericka]

Hi Val,
I hope you enjoyed your trip to Dundee. I nearly went in this morning to buy wool, but got side-tracked with gathering in the tomatoes. Must go in tomorrow, as I've got a deadline for the 1940's jumper.
Regards,
Ericka

 

[grandmachristie]

Hi Erika, welcome from Ladybank .

 

[Ericka]

Hi, I used to live in Birkenhead....30 years ago. My friends say I'm a Scot-by-adoption. E x

 

[Ericka]

I've lived here for over 30 years, and love it! I'm enjoying all the interaction on theis fab site too! E xx

 

[fiona221]

Welcome Erika from Iowa, but lived in Scotland until 11years ago, you will find this site, the ladies and gentlemen on it a mine of information.

 

[tinkerbell]

Welcome from Georgia, USA

 

[Frogger]

Hello from Toronto Canada!! I too am a new knitter and have not posted before but I have found many lessons on youtube........and I can watch them over and over!! I work with a gentleman from Dundee--what a small world

 

[Ericka]

Hello Frogger,
It is indeed a small world! I am surprised how many replies I have had since I joined this group, so far apart, with the same interest. Does your colleague ever return to Dundee?
E
x

 

[Ericka]

Hello Fiona,
I am finding it very helpul, and friendly.
Regards,
E x