WIP Wednesday

To Swatch or Not to Swatch....

... that is the question

My answer...

... it depends

... it depends on what the project is

future baby sweater

future beret

 

future baby bib

A gauge swatch can be a good thing.   It can tell you if the yarn/color is right for the stitch/project you're planning on knitting.   It can tell you if you'll like knitting with the yarn.   

You definitely do NOT want to knit a sweater and sew it all together and try it on and find out it doesn't fit!  

A gauge swatch is your friend.   So I've heard.  

But I know I am not the only one out there who has knitted a gauge swatch, danced with glee when the gauge is correct, knitted the project and then find something is not quite right. (the fit, the color, the pattern, etc)

But I still persist in knitting a gauge swatch for certain fitted items. [sigh]

             and finally for today...

 update on fingerless "Woven" mitts

Still

                          Still working on...

Socks

 Shawl

 

 Scarves

  

 Sweater

 

 Master Knitter Program

 

... and STILL fighting a stomach virus!!!  

haircut

It was my turn. Yep, I had my haircut yesterday and then ran a bunch (as in a lot, quite a few) errands.

I had 7 places to stop by on my list. It was a long day (we went out for dinner).

On a knitting note... how many times do you swatch before you decide the yarn just isn't quite right for the project?!  Four??

I think I'll give it a try with the size US7 needles (the pattern calls for US9). The pattern calls for an alpaca or alpaca blend, chunky weight. Well to get gauge I'm using 100% baby alpaca worsted weight.  If it works out, I'll tell you what it is otherwise I'll be trying something else.