thank you clare ... got loads of useful information now!
-----Original Message-----
From: knitlincs@... [mailto:knitlincs@...]On
Behalf Of clarefmshaw
Sent: 07 March 2008 13:28
To: knitlincs@...
Subject: [knitlincs] Re: worsted wool


hi Tracey

I think you'll find that the UK equivalent yarn is aran weight.
These different terms can be confusing, I know!

If you check the needle size and the gauge on the pattern, you can
usually work out the yarn 'weight' (with aran, you're usually talking
size 4.5-5.5mm needles and around 18 stitches to 4").

Hope that helps?

best wishes

Clare

--- In knitlincs@..., "Tracey" <tracey@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Ladies,
> I have been a member for a little while and am just now plucking up
the
> courage to ask a question!
> I have got a few patterns from America for felt bags, but they ask
for
> worsted wool. I have no idea what this is!
> I am sure most of you know what this is already. Would you mind
> posting a message back and letting me know exactly what it is and
if
> not available here, what I could use instead?
> Thank you everso much!
> I wish I lived nearer to Lincoln and I would come along for the
> sessions!
> Kindest regards,
> Trace.
>






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