knitting longies advice needed

[SalTheGal]

Hi all,

I am posting this on behalf of my MIL so I hope it makes sense!!!

I have given her links to the Aubrey Doodle, Tinybirds and a cargo style longies patterns for her to knit.

However she rang me tonight because apparently they are all using american yarns? Which differ from Aust?:confused:

So her q's was what wool would she use for these patterns- apparently different wool changes the tension or something!?!?

Can someone please help me with some more info regarding knitting longies- what brand wool you use, what type of wool, somewhere I might find an australian pattern........any info I can give her would be much appreciated!!

Sorry if this doesn't make much sense- can you tell I am not a knitter:laughing: :rolleyes:

THANKS!!

[drewid]

Here is a link I always use when I need to convert knitting things - http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/tips/convert.htm

HTH!

ETA: Those patterns will all be fine - you don't need a specific 'aussie' pattern. Personally, the longies I've made so far have been with 8ply 100% wool with size 4 needles. But there are variations of course. The chart above explains the different wools and tensions.

The tinybirds pattern is a really easy one to start with too :)

[SalTheGal]

Thanks Noo, that does help somewhat (I think!!):D

[Tea Lady]

I'm knitting the Doodlepants atm and it needs 10ply wool if you use the needles it says :)

[~Kimba~]

Can someone please help me with some more info regarding knitting longies- what brand wool you use, what type of wool.....

I'm not a knitter either but my Mum is :thumbsup: and I've bought quite a few woollies as well and always made a point of asking what wool they used!

Wool should be as close to 100% wool as possible to get all the benefits of the natural fibre (breathability, moisture repellence, ammonia neutralisation etc).

She uses 8-10ply, I'm told you could use 12ply too for heavier longies or a night-time soaker (someone please correct me if I'm wrong!)

I can't remember what needles Mum uses, I can ask her though if you like.

Some wool recommendations - Cleckheaton Country 8ply (relatively cheap, colourful and knits up nice and soft), Treliske Organic Merino (a bit more expensive but gorgeous), someone said Patons Totem was OK too?

[SalTheGal]

Thanks ladies!!!:D

My MIL is so excited about knitting for DS. I have asked her to make me one pair for night- well when she saw the pattern and loved how cute they are she is about to go on a knitting frenzy!!!:smiliedance: