Cardigan Ply Question

[DrewMill]

How much difference is there between 4-ply and 6-ply lambswool? Im looking for a new lambswool shawl collar cardigan, and I'm trying to decide between the Campbell's of Beauly (4-ply) and the Drake's (which I believe is 6-ply). And advice on the differences between the two would be helpful. TIA!

 

[TimothyF]

You won't really know until you have both in hand. Sorry.

Ply just means twists of something, whatever it is. I've seen modern 3-ply cashmere sweater being thin and flimsy compared to 2-ply from an older vintage. The knit and gauge also matter greatly to the final product

 

[DrewMill]

You won't really know until you have both in hand. Sorry.

Ply just means twists of something, whatever it is. I've seen modern 3-ply cashmere sweater being thin and flimsy compared to 2-ply from an older vintage. The knit and gauge also matter greatly to the final product

I was afraid of this answer. Thanks though!

 

[Bayou Tiger]

I was afraid of this answer. Thanks though!

Similar question here… If I multiply ply times gauge, dies that get me the number of strands per inch? It seems like that would be a way to compare the density of different garments.

 

[double00]

Similar question here… If I multiply ply times gauge, dies that get me the number of strands per inch? It seems like that would be a way to compare the density of different garments.

here you are getting into what is called *yarn count* and it is really a byzantine affair . there are competing standards and it's fiber specific . best left to product wonks .

 

[notdos]

Dunno if the same applies in knitwear but in carpet, a 10th gauge construction is 10x10 or 100 stitches per inch.

Phillip

 

[Burnowski]

How much difference is there between 4-ply and 6-ply lambswool? Im looking for a new lambswool shawl collar cardigan, and I'm trying to decide between the Campbell's of Beauly (4-ply) and the Drake's (which I believe is 6-ply). And advice on the differences between the two would be helpful. TIA!

If you’re still interested in this one, I can try to answer shortly. I own two Drakes lambswool shawl which are excellent, among the best knitwear items I’ve bought, and I just bought a Donegal shawl from Campbell’s so will be able to do a comparison for you once it arrives.

 

[Burnowski]

If you’re still interested in this one, I can try to answer shortly. I own two Drakes lambswool shawl which are excellent, among the best knitwear items I’ve bought, and I just bought a Donegal shawl from Campbell’s so will be able to do a comparison for you once it arrives.

To complete the thread - the Campbell’s arrived today. Wrong size sent unfortunately so can’t do a fit comparison. The cardigan seems to be of good quality but I would say the Drake’s by contrast seems to be notably thicker and more luxurious of feel. So I’d say both are worth a place in my wardrobe but I feel like I did get something for the additional cost of the Drake’s.

 

[DrewMill]

To complete the thread - the Campbell’s arrived today. Wrong size sent unfortunately so can’t do a fit comparison. The cardigan seems to be of good quality but I would say the Drake’s by contrast seems to be notably thicker and more luxurious of feel. So I’d say both are worth a place in my wardrobe but I feel like I did get something for the additional cost of the Drake’s.

Thanks for the follow up!