Some Answers to FAQs

Some Answers to FAQs

Below are some answers to FAQs I have had. If you cannot find an answer to your question here, or you have a question and answer which should be here please email me - I will get back to you as soon as I can.

	The Questions

1	Your patterns show items made with white wool ~ can they be made with other colours?

2	Where can I buy the wool for your patterns?

3	I love your shawls but I haven't the time to make one ~ will you make one for me?

4	Regarding needle sizes - I've noticed a slight variation between the comparisons e.g. British size 14 = 2.25 mm. Other table comparisons give this as a 2 mm. Why is this and does it matter?

5	Why is the book Heirloom Knitting so expensive?




	The Answers

1	Your patterns show items made with white wool ~ can they be knitted with other colours? Yes ~ 1 ply wool comes in the following colours ~ Blue; Pink; Lemon; Peach; Lavender; Light Green; Black and of course White. For the 2 ply lace weight wool there is a much wider colour range

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2	Where can I buy the wool for your patterns? The Shetland suppliers are:- Messrs. Jamieson and Smith (Wool Brokers) Ltd. This is their link ~ http://www.shetland-wool-brokers.zetnet.co.uk

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3	I love your shawls but I haven't the time to make one ~ will you make one for me? I am able to accept only a few commissions per year on a 'first come, first served' basis. I also offer one off original designs to order, either as a pattern or a finished item. Please email me to discuss your requirements.

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4	Regarding needle sizes - I've noticed a slight variation between the comparisons e.g. British size 14 = 2.25 mm. Other table comparisons give this as a 2 mm. Why is this and does it matter? The confusion arises due to old needles still in use and measuring gauges. In practice, the tiny variation between a 2.25 mm and 2 mm is negligable overall. What does matter is the tension for a given article. Please read the section on 'Knitting Needles & Tension' p. 30 for more explanation

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5	Why is the book Heirloom Knitting so expensive? The price of Heirloom Knitting was set by the Publishers and reflects the fact that it is a quality book. I am obligated to sell it at the retail price set by them.

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