Diaper Swappers

KobeeJacknGradysMama · 03-13-2009, 07:46 PM

why oh why is it that everyone sells yarn in like 3.5 oz or 4 oz. that doesn't even knit up to a pair of shorties does it? its driving me nuts!! or am i doing the measuring wrong?

now i'm talking about shorties that will fit Grady like a medium or large

mhaddon · 03-13-2009, 07:47 PM

Get some trim and you'll be fine

Measurements?

momtomy4 · 03-13-2009, 07:50 PM

KobeeJacknGradysMama · 03-13-2009, 07:51 PM

his sizes are W 19 R 17/18 T 11 I 10

KobeeJacknGradysMama · 03-13-2009, 07:52 PM

what about longies...if i wanted longies i would have to get 2 skeins right? but sometimes they don't have 2 they only sell one. I'm just sad

sometimes i see the cutest colors but not enough yarn...maybe it's fate maybe i shouldn't be the one to own that wonderful yarn

lovemyryley · 03-13-2009, 07:53 PM

I can do shorties with 4 oz

Usually up to about a large, and I get trim to be safe. If you knit on appropriate needles you should be all set. If you knit on a little smaller needle you'll need more yarn.

momtomy4 · 03-13-2009, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KobeeJacknGradysMama

what about longies...if i wanted longies i would have to get 2 skeins right? but sometimes they don't have 2 they only sell one. I'm just sad

sometimes i see the cutest colors but not enough yarn...maybe it's fate maybe i shouldn't be the one to own that wonderful yarn

For large yes you need 2 contact the wahm ya never know maybe she can dye another for ya

KobeeJacknGradysMama · 03-13-2009, 07:56 PM

thanks girls i'm just hormonal i think it's that time of the month

HA at least it's spring and i'll only need shorties for a while

nm45832 · 03-13-2009, 09:16 PM

I think the reasoning behind 3.5 and 4 oz skein's is because they come that way undyed. To get 5 or 6 oz, they would need to break up an 8ox or 1lbs skein, and it doesn't divide as evenly

Minniebees · 03-13-2009, 09:51 PM

It bothers me, too. I like to have an option for a matching headband, or maybe a baby blanket or something. And the really nice stuff I use for me.

That's on reason why I love Elliebelly, she gives you option for more skeins with the listing (which I always buy, lol). So I end up getting enough yarn for a nice sized shawl for me. The baby has enough stuff. Sometimes I want something for me.

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KobeeJacknGradysMama Lovin' My Baby Boys Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western NY Posts: 7,169 Ratings: 119 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Why about yarn what about longies...if i wanted longies i would have to get 2 skeins right? but sometimes they don't have 2 they only sell one. I'm just sad sometimes i see the cutest colors but not enough yarn...maybe it's fate maybe i shouldn't be the one to own that wonderful yarn __________________ Sinthea mama to Kobee, Jackson, Grady and Sullivan!!