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Virgina on 18 Mar, 2026
5 out of 5 starslike the pattern but can't find the yarn, and it doesn't suggest substitutes
Maria responded on 19 Mar, 2026
Hi Virgina The tension (US gauge) is provided to guide choice of substitute yarn. It would be a pity to ignore a lovely 35 year old Australian pattern when many substitute options are available depending on where one lives.
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Erin on 11 Mar, 2026
5 out of 5 starsLooks great! Fine clear file!
Maria responded on 11 Mar, 2026
Thank you. Happy knitting.
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Bronwen on 18 Dec, 2025
4 out of 5 starsI love this pattern but I am struggling so hard to get gauge. As I crochet up the back the width just seems to expand. I don’t know whether this is because the yarn I’m using doesn’t work with the pattern (it’s a vintage pattern so it can’t really be helped) but I am using DK and the same hook size as the pattern. If I go down a hook size I fear the fabric will become too dense.
Maria responded on 19 Dec, 2025
Not all DK yarns are standardised to be equivalent. A useful technique is the WPI or Wraps Per Inch to determine the weight or thickness of your yarn. This video explains how to deal with this: https://www.loomahat.com/wraps-per-inch/. You will be aiming for 11 WPI for the yarn equivalent to Phildar Sunderland, according to Ravelry. A gauge or tension swatch is also a necessity, even with the originally specified yarn.
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