Mason Dixon KAL

I'm currently working on an absorba with four strands of Peaches 'n' Cream on size 9 needles. It's shaping up to be very chunky and thick (hopefully absorbant too!) but it is tough to work. Very heavy stuff, many hand cramps. I think the final size will depend more on whether or not my arm will survive another row than on what the book said.

That being said- it looks really good and is a lot of fun. I highly recommend making it, although I suggest taking breaks! Good luck!
 

Definitely lots of hand cramps! I made mine over the course of a couple weeks. Four strands, size 13 needles.

The book says double layered?

I love the mat so much - and my husband thought it a shame to make it a bath mat cause it was pretty - I'll prolly make some more for bedside rugs and such.
 

I used 4 single strands of Sugar 'n Cream on size US 13 needles. I found it pretty easy knitting and finished mine in a week. Didn't experience any hand cramps, guess I was lucky! It does get heavy towards the end. I think it used in the neighborhood of 2 1/4 pounds of yarn total. It is super absorbent and soft on the feet.

I loved mine so much I ordered a bunch of cones from Elmore Pisgah to make rugs for my kitchen. I've started on the first rug, but am just doing straight garter stitch rather than a log cabin. Will probably do the next one in log cabin though, it's a much more interesting look.
 

When I made mine I used 4 strands of Sugar n Cream and size 13 needles. The obsessive part of my personality took over and I completed it in 2 days. My hands were a bit sore and my tendonitis flared up. But I loved the results.
 

Thanks, everyone. Forget the double layered thing... I dont' know where mom saw that... I've just re-read the whole book (looking at it w/ new eyes) and my head's spinning.

But 4 strands and size 13 needles sounds do-able. Mariel, how did you manage on size 9's? yikes!!!!

Thanks, all!
 

I might not make it with the size 9 needles. I like the texture very much, but knitting shouldn't hurt this much. I can't see needing physical therapy just because I don't have size 13 needles on hand.
 

I used size 15's and 4 strands. I buy 2 balls each of four solids and go until I am out of yarn. I've done two, and of course a la MDK, I totally changed the shape of one to fit my skinny bathroom spot, just by altering the width of the ridges. These are great. I finished one tonight, I started on it Thurs or Friday. I'm wishing I had picked up more SnC at hobby lobby so I could make another right now.
 

I have read all of the comments here and have decided that using four strands of Peaches'n'Cream with size 13 oer 15 needles is something I could handle. I don't really need another project, but this one wounds good.
 

I have read all of the comments here and have decided that using four strands of Peaches'n'Cream with size 13 oer 15 needles is something I could handle. I don't really need another project, but this one sounds good.
 

Thanks for posting this question. The Absorba is on my list and I was wondering the same thing.
 

I'm making it right now I didn't think I wanted to mess with 4 strands so I went with three on 10 1/2 needles, its still really squishy. Of course I have no idea how much more squishy it would if I had used 4, but I really like it.
 

I used four strands of worsted weight as well and size 13s because I wanted it pretty firm, but it's definitely a heavy project so it sat on the end of the sofa and the kimono became commuter work. Even so, it works up QUICK!
 

I used four strands of worsted weight as well and size 13s because I wanted it pretty firm, but it's definitely a heavy project so it sat on the end of the sofa and the kimono became commuter work. Even so, it works up QUICK!
 

I'm using 4 strands and 15's. (36" plastic circulars) I'm on my 6th log, but taking a break for some potholder loops.