Calling knitters for an opinion

Hi there, recently i started knitting, and since im a beginner in knitting but Im a pro when it comes to crocheting so I have some idea about the sizes and how many stitchs do i need to add, I was wondering, how do you feel about kneeting a cardigan with 3.5mm needle? Is it a nice project ?
where I live is pretty hot so i wont knit a very thick cardigan since i wont be able to even wear it, so Im making a cardigan with sport\2 size yarn, do you think its worth it?
I was following a tutorial and I see every knitter is using 5mm - 8mm and I feel like knitting with 3.5mm is not worth it, even tho im slow but im having fun, so what do you think? have you ever knitted with 3.5mm or a small needle size ? and how big was the project?

TheKnitter

I frequently knit with size 1 and 2 (US sizes) needles in fingering yarn for shawls and socks.  If its truly warm most of the year where you are I think Id use cotton yarn rather than wool but thats just my opinion.  I have a tendency to knit with natural fibers rather than acrylic because acrylic is very warm, it does, however, wear like iron!  For a new knitter a cardigan is a rather ambitious project.  If youre happy knitting with the smaller needles then thats what you should do (I personally dont like knitting with bigger size needles - the 5 - 8 mm you mentioned but its a personal preference).  Please remember to share your finished project, I look forward to seeing it :-)

CraftyLouAnna

Im more of a 4.5 - 6mm and a bulkier knitter.    I would love to sit down and make up some dish cloths........ they last forever and the colours
are great.  But I moved; all of my needles and crafting bits are in storage.   

lycisy

I prefer to knit with needles of 2 mm to a maximum of 4 mm. The thicker the needles, the more strenuous it is for the hands/arms.  You make faster progress, but thats the only advantage.
Starting with a cardigan when you have just learned to knit is a very sporty task.  The most important thing is the correct gauge. It definitely saves trouble and frustration.
If you live in an area where winter is a foreign word, I would definitely recommend cotton, silk, flax, bamboo.

Please show us pictures of your progress. I always think its great when someone completely new gets excited about our beautiful hobby of knitting.

tatyanaSeigers

Knitting a cardi on 3.5 mm needles in sports (size 2 yarn) will be good idea. As fellow members Theknitter and lycisy have mentioned if you have hotter climate, go for natural fibers.
That said, knitting pullovers and cardigans on smaller size needles does take time, however, the final results are beautiful, light weight knitwear.

meetje138

I,m only knit with the smallest needles,2.50mm is the largest
size i,m using.

LociMoon

Hi, Im currenlty knitting a sweater with sport weight yarn and 4mm needles. I would say it does take way longer that a project with bigger needles but I also feel like Im using very little yarn and it wont end up being too heavy. So it really depeands on how much time you want to spend making the cardigan, you may want to have another cast on project that will give you faster results.