Susan writes:
<<How do I make the comparison between my handspun yarn to commercial
yarn for patterns.>>
I have a page on my website on that subject:
<http://www.hjsstudio.com/spin.html>
It approaches the topic from the point of view of someone who hasn't
spun her fiber yet, but I think can be applied to your situation.
You can work from the yardage of the yarn or the weight of the yarn. In
either case, knit a gauge swatch in the stitch proposed for the project.
If using yardage, measure the yardage of the skein you're working on
*before* you start knitting, then measure what you've got left to see
what you used (easier than ripping out the swatch and measure the length
of the yarn used :) If using weight, just weigh the swatch when you're
done, as accurately as possible--I set my scale to grams for weighing
small quantities.
Either way, figure out the area of the swatch, and the area of the
proposed sweater. Sketch the planned design, add in garment
measurements, and do a little math to figure out the total area. Then
divide that total area by the area of the swatch. How many 'swatches'
will make the sweater? Multiply your swatch yardage or weight by the
number that will make the sweater, add 15% for a fudge factor, and
compare that to the yarn you have on hand.
If your amount of yarn is close to what you need but not quite there,
consider contrasting ribbed areas and/or trim on the sweater, and use
the main yarn for the body.
Holly
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