3 Reasons to Knit a Gauge Swatch October 03, 2017 You've seen it in patterns, the phrase "be sure to check your gauge" or "take time to save time and check your gauge". Is it really a big deal to skip the gauge swatch? When you are deciding if you should take the time Knitter's Notebook
Is a gauge swatch included in the yarn requirements? January 12, 2024 Have you ever wondered if designers factor in a little extra yarn to account for your gauge swatch? The short answer is yes... and no. The consensus amongst my designer friends is we generally add about 10% to the yarn requirements for our patterns so you don't run Knitter's Notebook
Measuring Up: How our stitches and fabric measure up. Summer School 2021 | Week 03 June 17, 2021 Measuring Up: How our stitches and fabric measure up. Gauge and Swatching
Swatch Out January 13, 2023 For most knitters, swatching is a chore done to check gauge and not everyone is convinced by the phrase "take time to save time". In my studio, swatching is a big part of the creative process. I have boxes of swatches and they are just as important as Knitter's Notebook
The Importance of Swatching your Knits April 02, 2024 Swatching involves more than knitting a square with a certain size needles to get a specific gauge. Gauge and Swatching
Why are pattern gauge and dimensions given for blocked fabric? April 19, 2024 I received an interesting message after my video about The Importance of Swatching Your Knits. ❔I never knew pattern gauge was the gauge after blocking. That’s confusing. Why don't patterns have two gauges, one during knitting and one after blocking? -Tammi H. Before I answer, let me Knitter's Notebook
