Pattern/yarn adjustment

[HollyM]

Hi!
I want to make this pattern <a href="http://www.interweave.com/knit/interweave_knits/pdf_files/RoundtheCapelet.pdf" target="_new">Interweave capelet</a> but use a yarn that isn't as bulky. The yarn they call for is a 2.5/1", I'm going to use a 4.5/1". I want it to have a lighter look so I'm not going to double it.

Obviously that's going to throw the gage off. I'm thinking since it's a fairly repetitive pattern, I can add more chains at the beginning to get the 23" circumference and as long as I do it in the right multiples, the stitches should follow along, there will just be more of them.
So, does multiples of 3 sound right, looking at the 2nd row?

For the length, I think I can add rows as I need them.

Am I on the right track? <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/scratchhead.gif" />

Holly

[rebeccav]

oh yikes, i haven't attempted anything like that before

i really really like that pattern.... man, i like it better than the shawl i'm making... heck - i'm almost done=worth frogging? :frog

[HollyM]

Is that the black shawl you put a picture up of?
If so, don't you dare frog it! It's beautiful.

Just think of this as an excuse to buy more yarn lol!

<img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/nahnahbooboo.gif" />Holly

[rebeccav]

yes, that black one... i actually probably have enough of the same yarn to make this one, too...... i just think my friend will enjoy this capelet more than that simple ol shawl.... i can't wait to see yours!!! :camera

[crochetcrazy]

Hi ya'll...

Just finished a version of interweave caplet with ideas from a poncho in BH gardens creative crochet for the poncho crochet along ...I used a shimmery ribbon 'yarn' and a smaller hook and it came out just fine. I changed the nech and bottom and used BH pattern from the body. :bounce

If you're using two yarns together, should be just fine but might take more yarn if the yarn is less chunky, I think.:thinking1

There's a photo of my caplet with poncho along stuff but not sure of site address right now...maybe someone else can help.

[MommaChelle]

Holly, whatever yarn you want to use should work just fine as long as you have the 21" neck and make it 12" long I think base circumfrence will work itself out.

Very nice capelet btw!

[rebeccav]

here (http://pfirsch.my.weblogimages.com/index.php?mode=list&folder=12785) ya go .... the ponchorama gallery

[Katespot]

How can I get the patterns for those ponchos? They are gorgeous!

[HollyM]

Thanks for the advice gang!

I'm going to get started this afternoon, I'll let you know how I make out.

holly