[Nfb-krafters-korner] gauge question

[River Woman]

This is how I do it, too.
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From: "vlondon" <vlondon at centurylink.net>
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Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 4:56 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] gauge question


> Hi,
>
> If I were to do a gauge this way would it nbe an accurate measurement?  If 
> I cast on the exact number of stitches required to make four inches and 
> knitted the exact number of rows, would the measurement be accurate 
> enough?  I have heard that when you do a gauge swatch you're supposed to 
> cast on more stitches and do more rows than required and then measure 
> somewhere in the middle of your swatch.  I do not believe I can do that 
> very accurately.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.   I am going to 
> attempt a vest.
>
> Vickie
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