yet another question from me...

[Magali]

I am planning on making the ribbed 1932 wool soaker from xanga. She mentions she likes to use the Peruvian wool from elann.com, and uses #5 needles. The Peruvian wool I see at elann recommends #6 needles. Does it matter? Can I still use this

http://www.elann.com/productdisp.asp...derBy=&Count=8

or is there a better option?

Also I see that is comes in 1.75 oz. balls. Would I have to buy about 3-4 balls to make the soaker?

I am a totally newbie so any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

[Think of Winter]

You should use whatever needles it takes for you to get the gauge the pattern calls for with the yarn you use. How big is your baby? I would think a couple of balls would be more than enough, in fact, if you have a nb, I bet one is enough.

[Magali]

Thanks!

[mamasthree]

just a side note, but alpaca is known to be much warmer than wool--something you might want to consider when making a diaper cover.

Happy knitting!

[Magali]

Hmm, I saw they had some Alpaca at elann.com....something more to consider.

[Think of Winter]

I just took a peek at the yarn after reading mamasthree's response. I dunno if I'd use pure alpaca for a soaker. It's soft and lovely, but can stretch out of shape, and has long, fuzzy fibers that may end up in your babe's mouth. I assumed is was something like KnitPick's Wool of the Andes, http://www.knitpicks.com/wool%20of%2...YD5420103.html, which is really reasonable, comes in tons of colors, and works well. But did I read that you're in Canada? They don't ship there.

From the site you mentioned, I'd probably try one of these:
http://www.elann.com/productdisp.asp...erBy=&Count=32

http://www.elann.com/productdisp.asp...erBy=&Count=34

http://www.elann.com/productdisp.asp...erBy=&Count=40

http://www.elann.com/productdisp.asp...erBy=&Count=41

[amey]

Originally Posted by colleen95

But did I read that you're in Canada? They don't ship there.

Actually, they do now: http://www.knitpicks.com/help/index....g-info/canada/

[mamasthree]

Originally Posted by Magali

Hmm, I saw they had some Alpaca at elann.com....something more to consider.

my post was in response to the yarn you linked to--I should have been more specific in my post, sorry! I personally wouldn't use alpaca for a soaker or longies, because I think it would be too hot on babe's bum. But if you live somewhere cold (like, um, Canada) then maybe that would be a good thing--in winter at least!

[Magali]

Thanks all of you. I think Ill go with the Peruvian wool from elann and skip the alpaca, because it's going to start getting hot here (I hope!!!!). Since I am new to knitting I have no idea really what I'm ordering, I really appreciate all the advice!