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The Lessons this Swatch Taught Me
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"Do I REALLY need to swatch? It's just a blanket."
I'm planning a hand knit blanket for my college-age granddaughter (college-age??? how is that possible? )
I found a cool knit and purl stitch pattern and almost fell into the trap of "I hate to swatch"
The first swatch told me that I didn't have the patience for the chosen stitch pattern. Right now, I don't have the brain power to work 7-8 cable patterns over 250 stitches. But the swatch did tell me I liked the yarn color, texture, and feel.
After frogging that swatch , I started another swatch with renewed enthusiasm.
I'm planning a hand knit blanket for my college-age granddaughter (college-age??? how is that possible? )
I found a cool knit and purl stitch pattern and almost fell into the trap of "I hate to swatch"
The first swatch told me that I didn't have the patience for the chosen stitch pattern. Right now, I don't have the brain power to work 7-8 cable patterns over 250 stitches. But the swatch did tell me I liked the yarn color, texture, and feel.
After frogging that swatch , I started another swatch with renewed enthusiasm.
This
easy-to-remember stitch pattern is pretty (and the blanket won't become a UFO)
I need to remember to slip that first stitch for neat edges.
Machine knitters can add a slip stitch to the edges
Machine knitters can add a slip stitch to the edges
Slipped Chain Edge Finish
Oops .. Garter stitch rows are shorter than ribbing.
Plan to block this out.
Plan to block this out.
Garter stitch is W-I-D-E-R than the ribbing.
TIP:Cast on 10% fewer stitches, then increase when the garter rows are complete. Decrease stitches for the ending border
TIP:Cast on 10% fewer stitches, then increase when the garter rows are complete. Decrease stitches for the ending border
My gauge: 21sts /32rows = 4" 10cm
Swatch weight: = 18 grams 6" x 7.5"
Swatch weight: = 18 grams 6" x 7.5"
How much yarn do I need?
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