[NFB-Krafters-Korner] measuring a rectangle!

[Ramona]

I have been using 32 stitches, and they measure 7 inches. Some are very stretchy, and not quite as wide. I hope to get them to Jill so she can give some feedback. 
Ramona

On Jan 9, 2020 7:57 AM, "Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] via NFB-Krafters-Korner" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> When is the best time to measure a rectangle to determine if you have the right with? 
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> I have been fighting with this rectangle for 3 days! 
> I casted on 35 and it looked like it was going to be 10 inches. 
> I tried 24 and it looked like it was 6 so I went to 28. 
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> With 28, I knitted for almost 4 inches and the rectangle shrank from 7 inches to about 5.75! 
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> Now I am trying 35 again.  It looks like it is going to work, as long as it does not shrink on me! 
> I have never done this before.  I made squares, as a kid, but they were on 10.5 needles, and I had help. 
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> Terry 
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