Gauge and Ply in sweaters
My understanding is that higher ply means more fibers woven together -- so higher ply means higher quality
However, gauge refers to the thickness of the yarn? Lower gauge is more chunky, higher gauge is more fine? Does gauge affect the quality of the garment?
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Yarn isn't standardized so ply number has little meaning when used to compare different makers. Are you concerned about warmth? Is there a look you're going for?
And yes, you're right about the gauge. It's how many stitches to cover a 10x10 cm square. So a lower number means a chunkier knit.
yea mainly warmth, I dont really care if it is chunky or smooth. just want a quality sweater
Any price point considerations? Do you find some wool itchy? Without more information (like a price range), a thicker cashmere sweater from somewhere reputable like William Lockie would fit the bill.
But a more reasonable price point would be lambswool sweaters from places like Harley of Scotland or Jamieson's. People seem to really like the J.Press Shaggy dog sweaters.