Park Avenue Aran (Winter 2007)

The sleeve lengths as given in the pattern are not quite correct. Under Sleeves, the pattern should read: Cont in patt as est until sleeve measures 17 (16, 15, 14)" from cast-on edge, then work an additional 2 (2, 4, 5½)". Bind off. The additional lengths to account for the sleeve inset were not included in the pattern. The schematic should show a measurement where the underarm stitches are bound off and that measurement should be 2 (2, 4, 5½)" to match that of the sleeve.

Mystery Afghan (Winter 2007)

When I started working on this project. I swatched with the Naturally Yarn 10-ply (worsted weight). I decided it was too light for the afghan I was planning (I wanted something substantial), so I switched to the 14-ply version. However, I forgot to change the needle size and gauge in the pattern. If you manage to get gauge on the needles specified with the 14-ply yarn, I salute you!

• If you want to make the afghan using the 10-ply yarn, use the needle size specified in the pattern (US #8, 5 mm) and match the gauge given (20 sts and 24 rows per 4"/10 cm). Your afghan will come out a bit lighter and narrower than the heavier version.
• If you want to use the 14-ply yarn (that's what I am using), the needle size should be US #9 (5.5 mm) and the gauge should be 16 sts and 20 rows per 4" (10 cm).

My apologies for the confusion. I do like the yarn, in both weights, but I want a thick, cushy afghan; hence, the 14-ply.

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