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So I fell in love with a shawl design (www.ravelry.com)

submitted 4 days ago by Bunbury to c/crochet@lemmy.ca

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I am a complete beginner and I can tell that this is anything but a beginner pattern. Obviously this shouldn’t be the first project I attempt. However, could some of you maybe give me an idea of how ridiculous it would be to try this as one of my first 5 or so projects for example? How much experience would I need to work myself up to this? It looks so complicated.

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[–] Okokimup@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

When I was a novice, I didn't realize how important yarn weights are. This pattern uses a light fingering weight yarn. I don't know how it is where you live, but near me, that kind of yarn is expensive. I would want to really be sure I can make it right before I throw a lot of money down on yarn. I suggest starting pieces with the cheaper, higher weight yarns that are usually available.

[–] Bunbury 2 points 4 days ago

Actually I spin yarn myself. Really need to get one of those little cards to measure width with though so I get the yarn right for whatever pattern I’m attempting. Thanks for reminding me that that is important. For me it won’t be more or less expensive necessarily. Just takes time to make, but so does any other yarn.