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Oh no, not Original Denim!

I made this for Me, hopefully

Created by: Hilary R

  • Project Details

    About

    Several years ago I knitted this jumper in the original denim, shrinking yarn. It was a horrible job as I had to boil wash and tumble dry the pieces to shrink them to size.
    I now find myself wanting to knit it again but this time I have to use a conventional yarn as original denim is discontinued. I tried it with some cotton dk but it came out very loose and that’s not what I wanted so I thought I’d try it with softyak dk, which I had stashed. It seems to be working fine. The knitted fabric isn’t loose and the measurements seem reasonable.
    The problems are going to be with sizing.
    Has anyone any experience of knitting a shrinking denim pattern with non shrinking yarn?

    Pattern

    https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/rowan-denim-the-next-generation

    This pattern is from:
    Penzance from rowan denim the next generation

    Needles & Hooks

    • Single Point 3.75mm (US 5) 40cm
    • Single Point 3.25mm (US 3) 40cm

    Accessories

    • Cable Needle

    Measurements

    Notes: Making it up!

    Tags

    • Sweaters
    • Women

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Advanced

    Status

    In progress
    Started on: Mar 14, 2022

  • Comments

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    5 Comments

    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Never heard of such a thing! Seems like a lot of work for a lovely jumper.
      Fingers crossed for you knitting this version 😊
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    • Pam S

      • Eldwick, Bingley

      Yes, lots of work, but gratifying when you get it right!
      Good luck💕
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    • Jennifer M

      • Daleys Point.

      Fabulous jumper. A lot of work
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      • Hilary R

        • Cleckheaton

        Hi, yes, lots of work but I’m not in a rush, fortunately.
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    • Jacquie W

      Gosh that’s something I’ve not heard of! Good luck.
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