Happy knitting everyone!
Recently I have written a post how important to knit a gauge swatch before starting of your knitting project. So today I’d like share a couple of useful tips for measuring a swatch and counting stitches.
1. Knit a swatch with a yarn you plan to use for your project.
Note: These swatches are good for checking stitch counts ONLY!
2. Knit a good size of swatch – minimum of 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) + 8-10 extra stitches and rows. Work these extra stitches/rows in garter stitch. It would make a nice border around so your swatch will stay flat for easy measuring.
Note: This swatch is knitted with two sizes of needles in order to choose the correct ones.
3. Always block (wash and dry flat) your swatch because some yarns can change a lot after washing.
4. Count number of stitches between two pins placed 10 cm/4 inches apart.
Note: It is always useful to knit the swatch in a stitch you plan to knit your garment with.
5. Count number of rows over 10 cm/4 inches the same way.
6. If you need to count stitches for ribbing, stretch a fabric slightly exactly as you want it to look in your finished garment.
Happy Swatching!!!
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