tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post904180037577911634..comments2024-03-28T23:25:07.821+00:00Comments on Jean's Knitting: Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12038517988391228260noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-15584134039653502822013-06-27T20:57:29.161+01:002013-06-27T20:57:29.161+01:00The "seven" equated to a modern five, an...The "seven" equated to a modern five, and yes, the yarn that worked was thicker than usual for a vintage pattern but not unheard-of. The modern equivalent yarn turned out to be a light worsted. I believe that seaman's boot stockings were made with that weight of yarn, so there's an association with the ocean.=Tamarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-39672921532568196082013-06-27T10:09:37.072+01:002013-06-27T10:09:37.072+01:00The thing that surprised me about Franklin's v...The thing that surprised me about Franklin's vintage pattern was that the needle size was seven. That makes the yarn thicker than double knitting. Most of the vintage patterns I have seen use much finer yarns and needles, even for men's garments. <br /><br /> shandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17372329387935318023noreply@blogger.com