[Nfb-krafters-korner] gauge question

[vlondon]

Hi Ninn,

I confused.  I understand that you do a garter stitch border. then a border 
on four or five stitches.  The four or five stitches in the middle are done 
in stockinette stitch if I understand it correctly.  .  I don't understand 
why you need those stitches.  The rest I think I understand.  I got your 
e-mail that said to be sure to put the marker in the stitch not on the 
needle.
I hope to get this done in the next couple of days.
Thanks for your help.

 Vickie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "linda" <the_ninn at tx.rr.com>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] gauge question


> 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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