Swatching...most all of us dislike swatching. But it is essential for knitting/crocheting a quality project. Instead of writing it myself, I'll let Liat Gat of knitfreedom.com tell ya!
Liat Gat
Your devoted video knitting
instructor
First, make it as big as you feel
like. Two inches across, if you want.
Next, make a one-row garter-stitch
edging by knitting the first AND second rows of the swatch, before continuing in
stockinette stitch. Then, when
it's time to bind off (after an inch if you feel like it), bind off knitwise on
a purl row. Voila! A minimal-purling garter-stitch edging! This will help
prevent the swatch from curling.
Third, tie knots in the
tail of your yarn to correspond with the needle size you used on the swatch. For
example, if you used a size 7 needle, tie 7 knots in the tail (see the photo
below). This will help you remember if you decide to try a few different
needle-sizes.
Fourth, block your
swatch: stick it in a glass of water with a little soap for 10 minutes, then
squeeze it out and lay it flat to dry. That way you can see how the yarn will
really look in a finished garment.
Now you can measure your gauge and jot it
down on the yarn tag. This way, when you see a pattern you like, you can say to
yourself, yes, I have a yarn that would be perfect for this! And you'll have the
swatch to back it up!
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