[Nfb-krafters-korner] gauge question

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Vicky,
 
She is using the garter border around the entire piece to keep the edges  
from rolling up.  It will lie flat with the garter stitch.
 
Joyce  Kane
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In a message dated 4/21/2011 2:38:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
vlondon at centurylink.net writes:

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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