[NFB-Krafters-Korner] swatching ETC.

Tue Mar 17 15:14:42 UTC 2020

Top 'o the day to you all!
I have been making swatches of the pattern parts of things for a very long time, big smile.
It really does save me time, aggrevation and wasted yarn.
thanks for this tip Bernice.

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From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Portia Mason via NFB-Krafters-Korner
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 1:08 AM
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Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] swatching ETC.

              	    	 I did the same thing! I made a swatch of a pattern of what I want to do for my shawl. I like it better without the border since I am doing a feather in Fanshawe and I like the way the scalloped edge it looks all the way around it! I’m doing a particular feather and fan pattern that is not a typical one that most people use! And this one’s really nice!  It’s still has a curl to it since it has a stocking it look to it! But it’s not as prominent! But by the time I wash it, the curl will come out of it because I’ve noticed that a lot of my clothes that I washed that are handmade come out without any curling edges! I guess because when I put fabric softener in it it seems to get my clothes nice and soft! At least a particular brand that I use! Anyway yes I follow your pattern the way you do it so far is Swatch in is concerned so it’s not just for watching sweaters and getting the sizing right!     	
    	Portia Latieff Mason      

On Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 6:35 PM -0700, "Bernice Bird via NFB-Krafters-Korner" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:

I always resist swatching to determine sizing. This week I started a shawl with the captive hearts pattern. I cast on 312 stitches and did seed stitch for 4 rows, and then started right into the pattern. I thought, "what are these holes?" Then I did another 2 rows, and decided I didn't like it. So I did 312 stitches times 8 just to realize I didn't like the pattern. If I had just worked the pattern once, it would have saved time and aggravation. So, this the long way to say swatching isn't just for sizing, it is also good for seeing if you actually like a pattern since most of us can't see the pattern.

Be safe, and hibernate at home and complete some of those projects we have unfinished.

Bernice and the adorable Lolo.

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