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Posted by suzee on August 1, 2006, 8:01 am
Richard Eney wrote:
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>> Moon Shyne wrote:
>>>> Wisdom of the ages!
>>>> The great question is what is the smallest swatch that is useful? Do you
>>>> do a bunch of tiny swatches to look for hints of where you want to go, or
>>>> do
>>>> you start off with larger swatches that will give more accurate pattern
>>>> information?
>>> Most swatches are measured for a 4" x 4" square - and this is generally a
>>> good size to measure not only the gauge, but to see how your pattern works
>>> up - at least, that's what my daughter says - she's the knitter
>> I've heard it's a good idea to make the swatches 6x6 in order to measure
>> the 4 inches accurately. The side stitches don't measure the same as the
>> ones in the middle.
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> Some people say that they "swatch" by starting a small part of the pattern,
> such as a sleeve or sweater front. If it's the right size, they keep going.
> If it isn't, they rip. But always swatch the way you will knit: if in the
> round, swatch in the round.
Right, I say I don't swatch, that is making a `perfect' 4x4 or 6x6
piece, but I do really. I start in on the piece and if it isn't coming
out right, I start over.
sue
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>>> Wisdom of the ages!
>>> The great question is what is the smallest swatch that is useful? Do you
>>> do a bunch of tiny swatches to look for hints of where you want to go, or
>>> do
>>> you start off with larger swatches that will give more accurate pattern
>>> information?
>>
>> Most swatches are measured for a 4" x 4" square - and this is generally a
>> good size to measure not only the gauge, but to see how your pattern works
>> up - at least, that's what my daughter says - she's the knitter
>I've heard it's a good idea to make the swatches 6x6 in order to measure
>the 4 inches accurately. The side stitches don't measure the same as the
>ones in the middle.