Good questions! I'd like it to be 30 to 36 inches in diameter to end up with - which means over 100 inches in circumference. So - do I just keep going with dpns (seems to be working okay, stitches are tight) or do I use a circular needle? And, if circular, what size circular needle? I appreciate your insight!
It is so hot out today, comparitively! We planted a tray of tomatoes and peppers, and another tray full of geranium seeds. I hope to sell the geraniums at the flea market in May.
We went for a walk yesterday...
This tree has a very sweet smell that can be smelled all the way from the doorstep! There were tiny honey bees swarming it as well, but they were too fast to catch on camera.
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The flowers on that tree are beautiful.
I would switch to circular.
I would buy a 47inch circular.
There is also a 60inch too.
Using circular needles will make the project much easier and faster. You are also less likely to get the little gap-y ladder thing in between the needles.
If you get size 47 circs, you probably won't be able to fit it on quite yet, but if you only want to buy one set of circs, you don't want to go smaller.
There is nothing harder then too few stitches on circular needles that are too long. I had that problem last week.
Maybe you can buy some circular needles, try the shawl on them and if they don't fit, return for another size??
A circular will make your life easier. You might be able to get away with a single 36 inch, which will mean you can switch over to it sooner. The worry there is that you'll have too many stitches at the end. If you bought two, I'd do a 36 and a 60, and switch when the 36 gets too full.
A circular will definitely be easier and faster. I'll bow to Jeanne's mathematical prowess on the length.
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Thought ya might like to check this out:
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The sarvice trees are very pretty. Is this the one that has berries part of the year. I don't think you are supposed to eat the berries raw-but I think you can make jelly or jam from it. You might look it up to be sure if you are interested. I have never eaten any so I don't know how it would taste.
I would get a 40 inch circular myself, that is what I use for socks and everything else, unless it is a really heavy yarn.
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