Seraphina...should I use a larger hook? (pic)

[NeedSleep]

So I have 8 rows done on a Seraphina shawl. It's going really smoothly much to my surprise!

 

But...I think the "I" hook I'm using is too small. I didn't know what size to use with this yarn because the label didn't say. Only now did I think to look it up online and it says to use a "J" hook.

 

So here is what I have so far (through row 8)

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL76/1911429/3892163/256808393.jpg

 

I'm thinking I should frog and go up in hook size? What do you think?

 

Here's the yarn I'm using

http://www.pagelinx.com/cgi-shopper/loadpage.cgi/smileysyarns/ezshopper?user_id=id&file=iriot.htm

(but a sold out color)

 

Thanks for your opinion.

 

I don't mind frogging if it will look better on a larger hook, just wanted to check with more experienced crocheters

[darski]

I wouldn't necessarily it at this point. you are early on so I would just try moving up the hook size for a couple of rows and see what effect you get.

 

There are many patterns that have you work up through a series of hooks so this might not look bad at all. you might even be able to move up to the "K" later in the pattern.

 

I really don't think it would hurt the Seraphina. when I did that one, it could easily have 'moved up' a hook or two as I worked the pattern.

 

...And, if you hate it after a couple of rows, then you can rip. it starts small so it will still not be huge if you choose to rip it

[kittyloverdeb]

Love the pattern! Where did you get that one from? And Darski you just amaze me! You always seem to know so much about patterns and stitches...you are MY inspiration!

[funkyreporter]

For those who missed it before (or hadn't found Crochetville) here's the beautiful Seraphina shawl from the talented designer!

[RoseRed]

I would. If you're not happy with it now you won't be later. you'll just end up hurting your hands if you continue trying to use a hook that's too small.

 

How long did it take you to do that much?

[faedragon]

I would switch to a larger hook, but I wouldn't frog what's already done. Move up a hook for the next row or two, then move up another hook size for a row or two, then maybe even go to an "L" hook to finish.

[Me&P]

I don't think it looks bad at all. Very nice, actually. But, if you move up a size or two, you'd get done faster! lol

[Mermaiden]

With that pattern you can really just keep going til you want to be done, so if you're worried about gauge, it really shouldn't matter about going to a bigger hook. A J is just one bump up from an I anyway. Just stitch til it's as big as you like! she even talks about using an H in the pattern. Just kinda depends on your yarn size mostly I'd say.

[auntbubbels]

I love the colors of your yarn!!!

[LEaD]

I just finished a Seraphina and REALLY wish I had used a larger hook. I took forever with a smaller hook

 

Just my two cents

 

sara

[AuntyM]

Looks good to me!

[NeedSleep]

Thanks everyone I ended up frogging it and giving that yarn away I think my main problem was that I wanted to use the Rowan Tapestry yarn I had seen someone else do a Seraphina in.

 

So.....I ordered some new yarn