Comments on: Pearl’s Cardigan Crochet-Along, Part 2: Swatch and Gauge

By: Jennifer Trizano

Jennifer Trizano — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 21:06:10 +0000

I am making this in short sleeves. It’s been really easy so far. I have had no trouble following the pattern. I did add extra rows before the eyelet row. Also, for the short sleeves I added an eyelet row and then regular pattern rows and then the edging. I plan to put something (belted and mathing sleeve ribbon) in the eyelet rows. It’s turning out lovely and I plan to make another.

By: Veronica Carmichael

Veronica Carmichael — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:25:43 +0000

Thanks Karen. I am now on row 15 and it seems to be coming out lovely and soft. I am doing a large . Can you put a photo on when you are finished?

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By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:33:53 +0000

Nicole – thanks for the great tips!

Veronica, my cardigan I mentioned I was too scared to block was in bamboo silk. I had a small swatch, so I wet it by submersing it in water, then blocked it. I was also quite horrified it looked fuzzy, BUT when it dried it was fine. Phew, going to block the cardi this weekend I think.

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By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:44:38 +0000

I swatched with Caron Spa. ( has similar qualities as Microspun)

My question isn’t about the yarn. It is about swatching in general. ‘

WHAT DO I DO IF MY SWATCH MEASURES EXACTLY 4″ in HEIGHT (PERFECT) BUT IT MEASURES FIVE Inches in WIDTH (If I want the width correct, I need to go down in hook. If I want the height (row #) to be perfect I should stay with G HOOK.

My guess is that width accuracy is more important thn height accuaracy because I can always add more rows.

Is there any way for me to get BOTH width and heigt the same?

Jeanne.

By: Dee

Dee — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 02:48:14 +0000

Is the sample in the CAL crocheted with Microspun? How was it blocked? Zontee says: Hi Dee, yes, the samples are made with Microspun. Click here for more info on blocking.

By: Paula too

Paula too — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:51:51 +0000

I also did not understand “The neck measurement is 50% of the bust, and the yoke is 150% of the yoke.” If this is supposed to motivate plus-size crocheters to try this design, it’s still second-class citizenship. People who want a sweater that measures 36″ or 40″ at the bust have proper directions in a pattern that presumably has been tested to work at their sizes. I know I would want my cardigan to measure 52″ at the bust but from from reading this, I’m not sure it would work out without adding an unwanted ruffly area at the neckline/yoke.

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:08:25 +0000

I am excited to get started on this. I have been crocheting for many years but don’t make garments too often. I am making this for my Daughter for Christmas. I got my yarn today. MicroSpun in Teal. It is gorgeous yarn and I cannot wait to see how it looks when it is finished. Thank you Kristin for hosting this CAL.

By: Angela P.

Angela P. — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 03:08:50 +0000

Sorry, I see that you addressed the finished size question (36 is med, 40 is large). I’m still worried about having enough yarn though! And confused about the gauge.
Diane, wow I’m impressed!