Confusion

[nucki]

Okay, I took a gander at today's FPotD from Annie's Attic, and it looks like something I would love to make for myself (although if I did, I'd probably make the sleeves longer, just 'cuz it's starting to get cold here already). But the pattern as written calls for size 3 crochet cotton - impossible for me to find here. I'd probably want to make it with DK yarn, and an F hook (because I've found that's the best hook to USE with DK yarn). Since I happen to have both DK yarn AND an F hook right in front of me, I decided to whip up a small gauge swatch to see just how I'd have to adjust the pattern.

 

But it matched!

 

My gauge swatch matched the gauge listed on the pattern EXACTLY.

 

How the heck did that happen???:think

[christinanthemum]

Different tension with the yarn? I've had that happen, and I just go with it, lol.

 

Think of it as a blessing

[econ-nerd]

Do not question these things Take it and run It's a good sign.

 

It is a very pretty pattern and I have saved it into a word doc for later

[Knit Happens]

the lower the number on thread, the thicker it is, so I'm guessing size 3 thread may be a good substitute for DK yarn (?) and the pattern worked in 3 thread with the specified hook just happens to work out the same with the yarn/hook you've chosen...go for it!!!

[ReniC]

Because you're special! Simple as that!

[Real Deal]

#3 is very thick, like heavy string. Maybe your DK squishes down to that same thickness once it's in a stitch.

 

I was having a similar thought when I read the pattern. I wondered if I could do it with sport weight yarn and the F hook, because I already know I can use an F hook with sport weight.

 

Since you have already swatched it and the gauge is right on, I'll bet mine would be fine too. Oh goodie!

[Crocus58]

Do not question these things Take it and run It's a good sign.

 

Go with this! Do not question the crochet gods!

[lizdini]

I don't know, I'm not really a gage person (I have ok luck on fakeing it, plus I don't really make many garments). But I agree with the ladies, take it as a blessing and run before the gods change their minds!