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From: Mom of Six
Date: 01-01-2007, 09:33 AM (1 of 4)
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Is there a way to calculate how many ounces of yarn to make an afghan? My DDs got those nifty Knitters for Christmas & DGSs have asked for blankets (probably twin size) We have no idea how much yarn to buy.
Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115 
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From: vickki
Date: 01-01-2007, 09:53 AM (2 of 4)
| Are you buying an afghan pattern?It usually tells you on the pattern....If not buying one why not just check on the yarn band.often times they have a free pattern on the side for an Afghan... |
User: vickki
Member since: 08-21-2005 Total posts: 374 |
From: sewingrandma
Date: 01-02-2007, 01:36 PM (3 of 4)
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I noticed the other day that Walmart had a book, not the pamphlet, for the niffty knitter. I didn't stop and look to see what was in it as I don't own one. I would imagine it would have afghan patterns. The amount of yarn required to knit an afghan depends on the size of the blanket, size yarn-baby, sport, worsted, jiffy, etc.and the gauge you knit at. I don't know if there is a set gauge for these knitters or not. I do know the lion brand site does have patterns for the niffty knitters but not sure what they are for. It's the free pattern site. http://cache.lionbrand.com/content-knittingPatternIndex.html I saw only a couple of hat and scarf patterns to use with the knifty nitter. Brockie
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User: sewingrandma
Member since: 03-06-2003 Total posts: 432 |
From: Mom of Six
Date: 01-02-2007, 02:17 PM (4 of 4)
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Thank You all! I saved the sites for DDs. I think they may just make some squares or rectangles & then stitch them together when they are done.
Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115
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