[maxjones]

My granddaughter asked me to knit this sweater for her in a pale lavender or lilac.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/plain-cardigan-8

My problem is that I am having difficulty finding something appropriate in a light color and easier care. They seem to be more common in DK weight. The pattern calls for worsted weight. Given the gauge I was wondering if this yarn would work for that pattern, and has anyone had experience with it?

 

[Jiggs]

Here's what Ravelry says about your yarn: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/paintbox-yarns-simply-aran
They have the same gauge but always swatch. Nice sweater!

 

[marilyngf]

Lovely yarn. It knits up beautifully

 

[targa416]

The stitch gauge of the Paintbox yarn matches that of the pattern. The row gauge differs by 2 but row gauge is usually less important. If you’re able to get some of the Paintbox to do a swatch, that would be great. If not, I would say chances are, that yarn will be a good match for the pattern.

 

[MMWRay]

Here's what Ravelry says about your yarn: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/paintbox-yarns-simply-aran
They have the same gauge but always swatch. Nice sweater!

I was going to suggest this yarn. I am just casting on this yarn for a hat as a gift. I ordered one of the lavender blue colors and it is lovely. Soft too.

 

[maxjones]

Thank you so much everyone!! I forgot I posted this, had a minor health emergency. But all is ok. This makes me feel really great about buying this yarn for the project.

You all are so great here.

 

[collingwoodcollection]

I have often used dk weight instead of worsted. Dk is about 10% smaller so I just use a larger size of the worsted pattern. Look for finished measurements that are 10% bigger than you need and just knit without further adjustments.

 

[Patty Sutter]

I like Mary Maxim mellowspun, on sale now

https://www.knittingparadise.com/t-685718-1.html

 

[Nanamel14]

Nice pattern....i would do a swatch first before you make a start

 

[JTM]

My granddaughter asked me to knit this sweater for her in a pale lavender or lilac.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/plain-cardigan-8

My problem is that I am having difficulty finding something appropriate in a light color and easier care. They seem to be more common in DK weight. The pattern calls for worsted weight. Given the gauge I was wondering if this yarn would work for that pattern, and has anyone had experience with it?

Are you sure she really wants such an ill fitting sweater? Most young folks prefer a better fit. That looks like she is wearing her big brother's sweater.

Your yarn choice is also considered worsted. Sometimes the terms aran and worsted are used interchangeably.

 

[maxjones]

Are you sure she really wants such an ill fitting sweater? Most young folks prefer a better fit. That looks like she is wearing her big brother's sweater.

Your yarn choice is also considered worsted. Sometimes the terms aran and worsted are used interchangeably.

It is apparently the thing right now to have looser slouchy sorts of sweaters. I sent quite a few boy friend style patterns to her and this is the one she picked.

Thank you about the weight, I thought I was seeing that too.

 

[maxjones]

Thank you everyone. The paintbox yarn is ordered and I will swatch to make sure all goes well.