I'm working on a knitting project and need to understand how to estimate yarn quantities for substitutions and how to choose the right alternative yarn. First, explain how the 'Yarn Calculator' works and what information I need to provide to use it. Second, based on the 'How to choose yarn' guide, what type of yarn (and a specific DROPS recommendation if available) would be best for a durable, machine-washable sport sweater, and what kind of yarn is recommended for a soft, mohair-like poncho?
Navigate to the homepage of garnstudio.com. Click on the 'Tips & help' dropdown menu. Click on the 'Yarn Calculator' link. Describe how the yarn calculator works and its required inputs. Navigate back to the 'Tips & help' dropdown menu. Click on the 'Yarn alternatives' link. Click on the 'How to choose yarn' article. Identify the recommended yarn type and a specific DROPS recommendation for a durable, machine-washable sport sweater. Identify the recommended yarn type and a specific DROPS recommendation for a soft, mohair-like poncho. Synthesize all collected information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Yarn Calculator' page. The agent accurately explains that the Yarn Calculator helps estimate the amount of an alternative DROPS yarn needed when substituting for a yarn specified in a pattern. The agent correctly lists the required inputs for the Yarn Calculator as: original yarn type, original yarn amount in grams, and number of threads (1-6). The agent successfully navigates to the 'How to choose yarn' article within 'Yarn alternatives'. The agent states that for a durable, machine-washable sport sweater, a durable, tight spun and superwash treated yarn like DROPS Karisma or DROPS Fabel is recommended. The agent states that for a soft, mohair-like poncho, a soft, long-haired quality with loose fibers, mixed with alpaca and silk, such as DROPS Air, DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk, DROPS Kid-Silk, DROPS Melody, or DROPS Sky, is recommended.