[Nfb-krafters-korner] gauge question

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Wow Nin, what else can I say!
 
Joyce  Kane
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In a message dated 4/19/2011 1:30:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
the_ninn at tx.rr.com writes:

Hi  ladies,

I thought I would jump in here and offer my two-cents on the  subject of
swatching.  I generally knit 20 stitches more than the  number of stitches
they say I should have for a 4 inch swatch.  I  start with about 3-4 rows of
garder stitch.  Then I do a border on  either side of 4-5 stitches and
stockinette in the center.  After a  few rows of stockinette, I knit in 10
stitches, place a marker, then knit  the recommended number of stitches and
place another marker.  I then  knit the rows (if given) for a 4 by 4 swatch
and place another marker at  the 10 stitch mark.  Then I knit another few
rows and then finish off  with   a few more rows of garder stitch and bind
off.  I  then have a  nice size swatch that lays flat and I cand take  my
measurements between the markers and see if I am on target for  the
recommended gauge.  It is a little work, but especially helpful if  you use 
a
lot of the same type/brand of yarn and needle size.  You can  also launder 
it
and see how it responds. 

HTH

I'm green with  envy, Lynda!  I love to travel - I have a gypsy heart and
travel is a  passion of mine.  I have not made it to Pr yet, but hope  to
soon!   Sounds like you had a great time, especially with your  daughter's
family being able to go with you!
Blessings,  
Ninn
the_ninn at tx.rr.com


-----Original Message-----
From:  nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]  On Behalf Of River Woman
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 8:49 AM
To: List  for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] gauge  question

This is how I do it, too.
----- Original Message -----  
From: "vlondon" <vlondon at centurylink.net>
To: "List for blind  crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
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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