What to choose?

HI Everyone! I'm new and it's good to metcha!

Boy am I happy you're around! I'm using the Cap-Sleeved Tee as my 1st venture into a larger knitting world. So I suspect that I'll be posting A LOT for suggestions. I'm a competent knitter, I just tend to go my own road rather than follow a pattern. Well, I'm ready to be obedient for some of the beautiful patterns in this book. This leads me to my first question: I really want to do this in cotton. I have a favorite on-line yarn store (knitpicks.com) and I'm having a hard time matching gauge to their selection. Here's what I'd like to go with: "Cotlin" or "Main Line" (see http://knitpicks.com/seasonal+knitting+yarn_YL300111.html) . However, I'm concerned with the gauge (which seems similar) and the number of yards per oz.  What do y'all think? Should I try for another yarn?

Thanks for your help, I'm can't wait to get started! I'm going to go with a red body with a light blue trim.

Dani

Comments

[Dana]

I think that the cot-lin will be too light a weight for this pattern (too much math involved for me to translate!) plus it seems to be perennially on backorder these days... And the wool in the Main Line will help it to be drapey and clingy...good luck and let us know what you decide.

[maceknits]

You've probably already finished this project by now. But if you're still looking for suggestions, I recommend GGH Linova (cotton linen blend) yarn for this top. I just completed Stefanie Japel's Bad Penny top which is pretty much the same as this pattern. Have fun!