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surrealAmerican

(11,360 posts)

7. Probably.

Reply to hedgehog (Original post)

Mon Jun 10, 2013, 06:46 PM

Jun 2013

You can usually substitute a same-weight yarn if the yardage is the same, but there can be differences if the yarns are different fibers. Some yarns, like wool, draw in while others, like silk, drape.

Since it's a blanket, this might work anyway, you shouldn't be too far off, and a small difference in finished size won't be a problem.

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Crochet/knitting newbie question: [View all] hedgehog Jun 2013 OP

I don't know libodem Jun 2013 #1

You should be OK, especially if you've done a test swatch to check your gauge is the same Arkansas Granny Jun 2013 #2

Right now I'm making a baby afghan for an expected grandchild hedgehog Jun 2013 #3

Congratulations on the grandchild! I hope the afghan turns out well. Arkansas Granny Jun 2013 #4

Same weight, worsted and worsted, SheilaT Jun 2013 #5

Thank you! hedgehog Jun 2013 #6

Probably. surrealAmerican Jun 2013 #7