Knitting Help - Stellar Swatching

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Some tips and tricks for swatching, including how to knit an in-the-round swatch on a small, flat piece.
The yarns I used for the swatches is Australian Superfine Merino by Cleckheaton. For more information (including info on free shipping), visit their website here:
www.cleckheaton...
The colors of Cleckheaton yarn I used are Soft Blue, Mid Navy, Coral, and Smoke.
Instructions for knitting the stockinette swatch:
(The number that your pattern lists as stitches over 4 inches = X)
Cast-on X, plus 10
Bottom Border: Knit every row for 9 rows (you will have 5 garter stitch ridges)
Row 1 (RS): Knit across all stitches
Row 2: K 5, P "X", K 5
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you've worked the number of rows in your pattern states as 4 inches.
Top Border: Knit every row for 10 rows (5 garter stitch ridges)
Bind off.
Information on things you'll see in the video:
The cowl I'm wearing is a new free pattern and video tutorial:
verypink.com/20...
The stitch pattern for the cabled coral swatch is called "Windswept"; from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary, Volume 2, Cables.
The stitch pattern for the diagonal lacy pattern is called "Slanting Open-Work Stitch"; from Interweave Press Harmony Guides, Lace & Eyelets.
The little bamboo marking pins I use can be found here:
astore.amazon.c...
The circular needles I use in the video are by Knitter's Pride/Knit Pro.
The watch ring I'm wearing is by Davis, and can be found here:
www.amazon.com/...
The nail polish I'm wearing is by Julep, color "Lupita".
refer.julep.com...

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@cashewst 5 лет назад

I have clearly been half-assing my swatches. Thanks for inspiring me to whole-ass my swatches! :)

@verypinkknits 5 лет назад

LOL!

@Dayzee1081 4 года назад

Me too!

@QueenBaha 8 месяцев назад

😂😂😂

@Pdkweathers 2 года назад

Not a question just an anecdote. I was reading an Elizabeth Zimmerman book. She had a whole chapter on knitting a gauge swatch. Very similar to your video. But at the end she said she doesn’t bother knitting a gauge swatch because when she’s finished it will fit someone. She’s so funny.

@jandroid1962 Год назад

She must have endless time for knitting. I have to make my knitting/crocheting time count. I only do projects that I want to have come out perfect unless I'm knitting house socks with worsted weight yarn. I have some really funky house socks. I do experiment on those. :D

@juliasmith5627 Год назад

The thing I like about your swatches is that they're nice to look at and could even be used as coasters etc.

@andiberry1167 2 года назад

Thank you for all of your wonderful video’s! I also appreciate the slow mo video’s. The quality of production certainly increases ease of watching and my comprehension. I loved this video because it clarified swatching in pattern as well as in stockinette and garter stitch. Again thank you.

@verypinkknits 9 лет назад

Lindsay Green - you swatch and measure gauge on a pattern you're designing yourself the exact same way, but designing something yourself usually takes more trial and error (several swatches) to create the exact fabric you want in your design. Designing patterns takes more explanation than I can give here in the comments, but I will have a "design your own sweater" video series coming up in the new year.

@hfmcdougall 9 лет назад

Thank you for your videos Staci, you've been a real help. I've picked up my needles again after a break of many years and you've really opened my eyes to the full wonder of knitting. Thank you kindly from Australia, cheers!

@daleen4music 3 года назад

Hi Staci. Thank you for the explanation. I didn’t know about that and thought that gauge meant that I choose yarn according to the gauge they mention in the pattern. What to do if I already knitted more than half of the sweater and realized it is 2 sizes bigger than the one I wanted to knit. (Which is not a train smash because it’s for a big boy and he can grow into into the sweater 😃) i really don’t want to unravel, do I just take the finished measurement for the bigger size to finish? Thank you in advance

@ladycinnamon3219 9 лет назад

Thank you Staci, that was very helpful! I've always considered making swatches like a waste of time until I made a dress for my baby girl and... guess what? I ended up with a huge yoke, just like you said in your video. From that moment on I always make swatches, even if it's boring and consumes a lot of time. But better that than to make a whole project and find out it won't fit and you've just waisted days of work!

@jandroid1962 Год назад

I'm glad you named the yarn you used. I was sitting here thinking that it looked like really good quality yarn that feels good to knit.

@bobbiegreiner1754 6 лет назад

I apologize for my previous garbled post. Doggone auto-correct always gets me. I wanted to say that I greatly appreciate this video...as always!! Thank you for all your work.

@terria9739 9 лет назад

I really loved the trick for remembering the needle sizes on your swatches! I'm going to use your pattern for swatches from now on.

@najla2 9 лет назад

PS love your idea for a border and marking the size needle. As always a great video

@patriciacoughlin1654 9 лет назад

This past Dec. 2014 I do believe marked the first full year of knitting for me. I learned this past year the knitting technique in most situations and I do look forward to making knitting a skill of mine eventually. I became appreciative of swatching and different stitches about 9 months in after doing baby sweaters, and learning the excellent techniques or should I say "Critiquing" of the ever so cozy like a dreamy sock. I found that swatching is a part of knitting and I now have a special place like that basket to your left ( it has me trying to peek in) for my swatches. I love seeing tutorials like these. Short, sweet and very much to the point that I understand. Research is important and You are in my Library like the other 10 Einsteins of Knitting . Soon I hope to retain the skill of timing. PS, I like the way you are looing stylish and earthy warm with the cowl and the light sweater. You certainly reflect Texas! Thank You Lady.

@pLanetstarBerry 9 лет назад

I used to not have any need to swatch, being that I only knitted scarves and other flat stuff. Now that I'm getting into knitting garments my need for swatches is greater. Thanks for the tutorial, your videos are great!

@phoener 2 года назад

I have been resistant to swatching, which is a shame, because so many things turn out Not. Quite. Right. One problem I had in the past was that my swatch tension was often different from the project, but I think that was because I didn’t bother to make a large enough swatch. (“I can cheat and just do an inch or two.”) I now realize that if I take the time to do a proper swatch, chances are my tension will reflect that of my project.

@patriciagabrielides3146 Год назад

I had no idea how to swatch for a cable pattern. Thank you, your video (as always) has given me the information I needed. Fingers crossed I have ordered the correct ply 🤞🏼

@jdsalingernerd 3 года назад

Thank you for this information. Where you explained how to do a swatch in a pattern was so helpful. I'm supposed to be swatching my rib knit in the round, and my head was starting to hurt. I'm going to use your suggestion for both how to do this in the round and using the stitch and row number as a way to see if my gauge is correct. Thank you for making this a bit simpler!

@dianneleone5496 Год назад

Love listening to your explanations. TY

@1dovesgirl554 9 лет назад

Staci, thank you for another helpful video! I'll be using the swatching in the round on my next project, along with using the knot idea to keep track of needle sizes. It's so much nicer than safety pinned scraps of paper! I almost always need to go up a needle size or two, so it's always a swatch-fest when I begin a project!

@patriziarossi3442 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this excellent information on swatching. Very very helpful.

@maryklute9578 6 лет назад

Thanks for this video! I’ve recently become a huge fan of swatching! I was wondering how to count stitches in a busy pattern and was going to submit a question to your audio podcast. You beat me to it! That approach is so intuitive! Thanks for all you do!

@matthewhere1262 2 года назад

Fantastic. Don’t know why I haven’t watched this before. Great tips!

@annkinderknecht987 9 лет назад

I love your videos....very easy to listen to and easy to follow your directions....I really needed this one as I don't swatch much if at all....yikes...not good...

@jeanetteElizabeth61 9 лет назад

Staci, I am so happy I have found your channel you have inspired me to lift my knitting to a new level, I will admit I was one of the "I don't need to swatch" but in my defense I have only made scarves and hats....LOL Thank you so much

@brittany45 6 лет назад

Thank you for for showing the garter stitch swatch. So many others only show how to do stocking stitch.

@anneshirleyduncan 3 года назад

Thank you so much. ⚘ Having to try to count in a pattern for me was like having a night terror.

@yocabezaabajo 9 лет назад

Isn't that funny? I did a few swatches in my knitting life and always for sweaters. Today I started swatching for a new project and I thought "let's watch Staci's new video!" and surprise! your new video is about swatching!! Sooo... either you stop reading my mind or you can stop watching me! Hahahaha! Thanks for your videos! I kind of learnt to knit with them!

@slinman100 6 лет назад

OMG-what nice ideas for keeping up with your needle size!

@kateohare7074 4 года назад

OMG- 6 knots in the tail to remember needle size- ingenious!!!

@jeanthiry6442 3 года назад

I love ALL of your videos! Thank you!

@brianlewis6774 9 лет назад

Thanks for the great video Staci! There seems to be a lot of confusion surrounding swatching. Also, I'm glad you addressed swatching in the stitch pattern of the pattern itself. A lot of people I know will have a cable pattern (for instance) and swatch in stocking stitch, so I'm glad you've cleared that up. I was rather amused when you referred to Cleckheaton as a new yarn. It's been sold here in Australia since the 50s :p

@melmckenna4599 5 лет назад

You've got great tips, thanks so much. I think you are my favorite

@wendycarter2429 5 лет назад

Mel McKenna =

@leaharendt3353 9 лет назад

The video was quite informative, thank you. Personally I don't make swatches very often. If I use the correct needle size and yarn with the same tension as the yarn used in a pattern, I almost always get perfect tension. I do make swatches however if I am making a garment that has to be the right size.

@christinemchugh8380 7 лет назад

Your knitting is beautiful and neat

@ClareW23 7 месяцев назад

Isn't it better to use the needle that gives you a nice fabric and knit a different size. Eg your orange cable swatch was lovely!

@lindsaygreen7095 9 лет назад

Oh thank you! I will definitely watch that video :)

@irenehensley750 2 года назад

I’m knitting in a pattern for a hat it’s a candy corn beanie and it’s on Annie’s 2022 Holiday magazine my problem is that my cat came out 10 inches circular and it said that it was 18 inches circular what did I do wrong

@dtabaie 4 года назад

If I am knitting a hat with a fancy stitch pattern, and I swatch with the stitches in the pattern, do I also need to do that in the round, since it is a hat? Would I just cast on the number of stitches I need for 4 inches, and use the "long floats in the back" technique?

@christineparsons9099 7 лет назад

hi - I usually don't have any issues getting the horizonal # correctly but fairly consistently end up with a different vertical #. any suggestions?

@isabelleholden3827 3 года назад

Your videos are the best. Thank you!

@mollybachert1654 4 года назад

Could you please explain how to count stitches for gauge in the Woven Basket stitch? Thanks!!!

@kathlomi3914 Год назад

When blocking a swatch, should you pun the Swatch to the desired 4x4 size for the stitches mentioned in the pattern? I'm asking because my stitch gauge was spot on. My row gauge was a bit long. The pattern states that the row gauge is very important.

@kathlomi3914 Год назад

Swish the Swatch into the 4x4.

@winstonchaychel 8 лет назад

I've got a drill bit measuring guide and it looks almost like the needle and hook guides LOL! Works like a charm! Especially for the needles that don't have a number on them.

@sharondonovan1403 4 года назад

THANK YOY STACI THIS WAS VERY HELPFUL

@muzakaz 9 лет назад

Excellent video!

@sluggerklh 4 года назад

I just swatched in the round and I have gauge now before blocking. Is that bad? How off will it be after blocking?

@verypinkknits 4 года назад

That's why we block! To get the answer to that question. There may be no difference in the gauge after blocking, you won't know until you block and measure.

@mapenn1031 2 года назад

The swatch with the diamond/orange yarn in just shy of 4”. You say to go up a needle size or two. Would you please explain why you would not be going down a needle size? I believe you explained if swatch is not large enough go down needle size. When swatch is too large go up a size needle. How badly confused am I? BTW love you and your videos.

@verypinkknits 2 года назад

It gets confusing! If your swatch is too small, you need bigger stitches. You need a larger needle size to make bigger stitches. If your swatch is too big, you need smaller stitches, so you need a smaller needle size.

@SundaysChild100 8 лет назад

Something bothers me about swatches. For example if you want to knit socks and you divide your yarn into two equal balls you would be knitting your swatch from one ball which would make your yarn uneven for your socks. So do you buy an extra skein to use for your swatch?

@verypinkknits 8 лет назад

You can knit your swatch before you divide the yarn. but if you're knitting something small like socks, you can usually just start knitting, and check the gauge on the actual piece.

@BlueMoiraine 4 года назад

Hello! It's been a while since anyone commented on this video, but I'll ask my question just in case you're still monitoring it! When reading the amount of skeins required for the size of the pattern that you want to make, does the designer account for the amount of yarn used for a swatch, or should I assume that I need to buy an extra skein to ensure that I won't be missing yarn to complete the project? Or do you frog the swatch and use its yarn for the project? I love how concise your explications are, the contrasting yarns and the "bird" point of vue when making your videos. It's easy to follow! Thank you :)

@verypinkknits 4 года назад

I'm always monitoring all 600+ of my videos...very active channel, new video every week! Your questions are good. Most designers will account for the swatch in the yarn amounts, but if you're unsure (or the yarn is really expensive), just contact the designer and ask. Ravelry message is always a good way to reach designers. That said, if I'm knitting something with just one yarn (not multiple colors), I usually buy an extra hank. Any extra yarn is easy to use up in a hat, which is an excellent Christmas present. :)

@najla2 9 лет назад

Seems like when i get my stitches perfectcorrect on the width the length is a little off. Once it was quite a bit off. What do you suggest when that happens.

@verypinkknits 9 лет назад

najla2 - that is a good question, this video on row gauge should help you: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rxq8v0aAnsI.html

@CarameliaM 9 лет назад

VeryPink Knits Thank you, I was about to ask the same question. Stitch gauge I manage to get right most of the time, but then row gauge is off ..

@peopleman14226 2 года назад

Thank You Great help

@eirini403 8 лет назад

Thank you so much!!!

@cjtinkle591 6 лет назад

Can you keep swatching, washing and blocking the same yarn several times until the gauge is correct? Can you then unravel it and use it in your garment?

@lauriebenjamin3495 2 года назад

I've never had the problem I'm having nowl. Usually if I'm off I go up or down a size then hit it. I leep getting getting the stitch count but my row count is WAY off. Hitting 4 " 5 rows too soon but can't go down a size because then my side to side won't be 4". HELP?? P.S. You're my favorite RU-vid channel!

@lsncred19 5 лет назад

Thank you for making this so easy

@heidil9894 4 года назад

Love your videos - thanks :)

@MsJuliezoom Год назад

Thank you so much Staci. Great tutorial! I'm so excited to be knitting my first sweater raglan style. I need to swatch in the round but I also have a stitch pattern made up of knits and pearls which are hard to count. I was thinking of using your method of knitting a swatch exactly the number of stitches my swatch calls for, but due to knitting in the round my edges were so lose. Help! 🤔 I'm so confused. Thank you!

@batya7 9 лет назад

I like your suggestion for pattern stitches to cast on the number of stitches needed for 4"/10cm. However, how do you compensate for wonky edge stitches in the measurements? I complained about swatching being boring in a Ravelry forum, saying I'd rather be knitting. Some kind person pointed out that swatching _is_ knitting(!), and my attitude has changed since then.

@verypinkknits 9 лет назад

Just Having Fun - you can always cast-on a few extra stitches, and just work those extra stitches as edge stitches, in stockinette or garter stitch, regardless of the stitch pattern you have going on in the swatch.

@AprylZA 9 лет назад

Collect all your swatches, and over the years you'll have enough for an unforgettable memory quilt ;0)

@caressegarcia 9 лет назад

Thanks Staci! I love your creative ways to keep track of the needle size you used. I wonder if you save your swatches and use them later for future patterns that they might be viable for?

@susanchurch7631 2 года назад

Thank you for your video. I'm about to do a gauge swatch and the gauge is 20.5 stitches. Dumb question...do I cast on 21 or 20?

@verypinkknits 2 года назад

Cast-on 21. When you measure 4", you will hopefully hit 20.5.

@susanchurch7631 2 года назад

@@verypinkknits Thank you so much for your quick reply! Now, onto the dreaded swatch! Your videos are my go to.

@Pdkweathers 2 года назад

I have patterns that give you the gauge numbers but don’t specify if it is knit in stockinette or the pattern stitch. My question is if the pattern does say knit in pattern does that mean to knit in stockinette stitch?

@verypinkknits 2 года назад

It's probably stockinette, but it's probably best to contact the designer for clarification. If there is a pattern stitch, it may be in that pattern.

@carolinegreen559 4 года назад

I'm struggling with getting guage. I am using the little knit picks 1 inch square to measure. Maybe it's not as accurate as it needs to be. What tool is that you are using?

@StoutsGMa 3 года назад

I can usually adjust needles sizes to get stitch gauge, but rarely do I get row gauge. I'm always shorter than required. If I have a pattern that says knit some number of inches that's not a problem, but when I have something that just says 12 rows, I wonder. I'm just curious if there's an adjustment for row gauge?

@beckijameson3844 3 года назад

I made a honeycomb brioche swatch. I made it in more than the gauge requirement of stitches. Couldn't I measure the stitches on the back where the garter stitch wrong side is? It's a lot easier to measure garter stitch than the nice side of honeycomb brioche. Stitches are stitches, whether front or back, right?

@verypinkknits 3 года назад

Yes, you can measure the stitches on the back, instead of the front, if you choose.

@maryruthshanks3742 2 года назад

Do you pin down gauge swatch or stretch it out Or just lay flat and let it dry?

@verypinkknits 2 года назад

Don't stretch it out unless your pattern tells you to, like for lace knitting. I sometimes pin out the corners to square them off, but there is usually no need to pin out the whole thing.

@maryruthshanks3742 2 года назад

@@verypinkknits Thank you very much!!

@jolines4081 3 месяца назад

What stitch gauge tool are you using to measure with? Where did you get it?

@verypinkknits 3 месяца назад

I no longer have that ruler, and I don't remember the brand. I know ChiaoGoo and Knitter's Pride make similar gauge rulers.

@TrudySchwartzBurrill 6 лет назад

Ho I have a favor. I need to learn h oi w to puck up stiches on garter stitch. Not stockinette as always shown it seems. Donetimes cabrk a's. But not Carter so far. If you have a video is it too much to ask if you already have done this can you please provide the link? Thanks Trudy

@jenniecormier892 Год назад

A question that was not answered was adjusting for row gauge. If you have the right horizontal gauge, how do you fix the vertical?

@verypinkknits Год назад

Row gauge is a whole other thing...this video explains more: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rxq8v0aAnsI.html

@jenniecormier892 Год назад

@@verypinkknits Thank you. This was helpful.

@Studenta64 9 лет назад

Thank you for the explanation of a swatch in the round. Really neat. By the way, I love the cowl you are wearing. Is it one of your patterns?

@verypinkknits 9 лет назад

Studenta64 - you'll always find info about everything you see in my videos in the video description field, just below the video. The cowl I'm wearing is a free pattern and tutorial, coming out next Wednesday!

@raiuchka 9 лет назад

Hi Staci! If you are using a small piece of a garment (like a sleeve) as your swatch, do you still block it before measuring gauge or would you skip the blocking? Thanks!

@verypinkknits 9 лет назад

raiuchka - that's a good question! It's always best to knit a swatch and fully wash it and block it. But in this case, I would just apply some steam for a quick steam blocking to even out the stitches, then check gauge. There is always a slight chance that the yarn will go nuts and stretch out (for example) when it gets wet, but steam blocking will give you an accurate measurement, in most cases.

@teresamcdonald9069 5 лет назад

thanks for the tip, one question do you pin the swatch (like the one sin the video) for blocking? I'm getting confusing info on it, some yes and some no.

@verypinkknits 5 лет назад

It really depends on what you're knitting. Will you be pinning out the finished knit? Treat the swatch as you will be treating the finished knit item. You will want to pin out lace, but it is unlikely that you'll want to pin out a sweater.

@teresamcdonald9069 5 лет назад

@@verypinkknits Thanks, it's a cardigan so I wont be pinning it like I would a lacey shawl.

@lapniappe 6 лет назад

@verypinkknits would your trick reading a pattern work for lace? or is it different?

@JuliyaYas 6 лет назад

Wow, that was very informative, thank you so much.

@mariale4659 9 лет назад

How do you measure a ribbed swatch? Do you stretch out the rib? Leave it to the size it scrunches up to? Thanks for all the free knitting videos!

@verypinkknits 9 лет назад

Maria Le - the pattern should tell you to either stretch or not stretch ribbing when measuring gauge. If it doesn't say, I just square out the corners of my swatch and measure it as is (after washing). The good thing about rib is that it is so stretchy, you have a little wiggle room with gauge.

@beesandyarn 7 лет назад

Hey, do you ever find that you'll need to undo your swatch because there isn't enough yarn for both that and the project? Or do you undo it if you're having to do multiple swatches? The reason I'm asking is because I'm attempting my first knitted socks soon (your bulky sleep socks and the German short row ones). Do you give details for enough yarn for both the pattern and a gauge swatch? Oh and I'm Aussie so woohoo! Someone famous is using Australian yarn! Thanks!!

@verypinkknits 7 лет назад

To answer your question in general - patterns should give you enough yarn for both a swatch and the knitted item. After all, the designer had to swatch (at least once!) when she designed and wrote the pattern. That said, socks are small enough that you don't really need to swatch for them. Just start knitting, get an inch or two finished, and measure. (Normally you want to wash and block swatches, but socks are stretchy, and measuring like this is usually fine.) And most specifically,, you asked about two of my sock patterns, both of them toe-up patterns. You can't run out of yarn in toe-up socks - the cuff will just be longer or shorter. Good luck!

@jq7136 6 лет назад

This may seem like a dumb question, and most of the replies or questions are over a year old so I'm not sure you'll see this, but how many do you cast on it to end up with the four-inch swatch with the 5 inch garter st borders on each side?

@verypinkknits 6 лет назад

I see all of the comments, regardless of the age of the video. :) I give instructions for swatches with garter stitch borders on my website: verypink.com/2014/12/10/stellar-swatching/

@jq7136 6 лет назад

VeryPink Knits thank you. I didn't know you can still read new posts. I went website and you say" CO the number of stitches pattern lists OVER 4inches". I'm just looking at yarn label, so not a pattern. So just for label, for example, #5 weight, 4" x 4" says 14st, does that mean I'd CO 24 for your type swatch? (Forgive my "senior-brain" slowness figuring this out) &What did you mean by OVER 4"? PS I enjoy your videos very much!

@verypinkknits 6 лет назад

Yes, 24 stitches.

@allisonbyrd 3 года назад

Staci, I read all the comments and all your replies, and didn't see my question addressed, so I'll ask it! When knitting your stockinette swatches (with garter stitch borders), which cast-on and bind-off do you use to prevent flaring or cinching of the fabric along those edges? I don't want those issues to potentially affect the stockinette fabric around its edges, near the garter stitch borders. Thanks!

@verypinkknits 3 года назад

Just a regular long-tail CO, and a regular BO. If you're worried about the BO being too tight, you can hold a larger needle in your right hand while you BO.

@allisonbyrd 3 года назад

@@verypinkknits Thank you, Staci! I learned to knit in large part by watching your videos. Thanks for all your help over the years! 😍

@saisundaram1153 9 лет назад

Hi Staci, Thanks for a wonderful video. May I please know what is the name of the edging you have on the diagonal stitch swatch and how to knit it?

@verypinkknits 9 лет назад

Surya Kiran - all of the stitches are listed out in the video description field, just below the video. The diagonal lace stitch has no edging, it is just the natural edge of the stitch. That stitch is only available in a book, and is called "Slanting Open-Work Stitch"; from Interweave Press Harmony Guides, Lace & Eyelets.

@saisundaram1153 9 лет назад

VeryPink Knits Thank you

@TabithaCarroll 7 лет назад

Thanks for the info. How would you count stitches in 1x1 rib? I have a pattern that says 5 stitches per inch in 1x1 rib. Is each spine or valley 1 or 2 stitches? Sorry for the silly question but I'm a fairly new knitter and I'm finally branching off into wearables like hats and fingerless gloves. I haven't really needed to swatch at this point because I've mainly made towels, dish clothes and blankets.

@verypinkknits 7 лет назад

If you're having trouble counting the stitches themselves, just measure the whole piece. Cast-on 20, which is the number you want to get 4". Knit your swatch, then measure. If your swatch is smaller than 4", you need to use a bigger needle size. If your swatch is larger than 4", you need to use a smaller needle size. This video will help you with recognizing knit and purl stitches, and counting: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-E468GpyOVvU.html

@TabithaCarroll 7 лет назад

VeryPink Knits Thank you for the info. I would also guess I measure the 4" of ribbing when it is relaxed and not stretched?

@verypinkknits 7 лет назад

You'll need to look at the pattern photo for guidance, and/or ask the pattern designer for her advice on how much to stretch out the ribbing to measure. (There is no way I can answer your question.) Ravelry message is usually a good way to reach designers.

@shellbrook3383 9 лет назад

I like the idea of knotting the tail! Once you have knitted a project what are the benefits of keeping your swatch? Sometimes I unravel my swatch and use it for knitting. TIA!

@foodandfeathers 7 лет назад

I'm new to swatching, so it was great to watch this video for some tips. One thing I can't seem to find the answer to, is, as I knit my swatch and after a few rows, maybe 10 rows, I pull out my measuring tape and I seem to be far off the stitch gauge. It seems pointless to continue for 4 or more inches before measuring. Do knitters abandon their swatch earlier on, or always complete the swatch size? Thanks!

@verypinkknits 7 лет назад

I do the same thing - I measure after a couple of inches, just to get an idea. If I'm WAY off, I'll probably go up or down a needle size to get me closer. (Keeping in mind that I will wash and block the swatch when I'm finished, so measuring before then is only guesswork.)

@foodandfeathers 7 лет назад

Thanks for confirming my thought. Now I'll need to watch a video on blocking! :D

@trinettewells5013 5 лет назад

Love this video!

@kkindle4668 5 лет назад

Great video!!! So helpful!!!

@brittany45 5 лет назад

How would one do a lace swatch in the round? Would you just cast on and start like any other round swatch or is there something extra you would have to do? I've been eyeballing Tincanknits Penny hat.

@verypinkknits 5 лет назад

I would contact Tincanknits and ask her how she recommends the swatch for that pattern is worked, if she doesn't give details in the pattern.

@lindsaygreen7095 9 лет назад

Can you do a video on how to measure gauge for a pattern that you make yourself, or just how to make your own pattern in general? Thanks

@josiethornton7049 8 лет назад

Thank you very much for this information I am wanting to knit your Simple Raglan Cardi from the top down. I am in uk and have got Aaron wool. I need a gauge of 17 st to 4". With a 5.50mm needle I get 16st. With a 5mm needle I get 18st. I am using knit pro circulars and there isn't a needle size I between . Can you advise me please.

@verypinkknits 8 лет назад

+Josie Thornton - the goal for that sweater is 18 stitches over 4 inches, so you're getting correct gauge with the 5mm needles.

@Claripatra 7 лет назад

Hello, I have a question about troubleshooting a swatch. I've just finished a DK weight cotton swatch for a sweater I want to make. When I finished, the swatch kind of "tilted" to the side, if that makes sense. (Looks like a parallelogram instead of a nice square.) The bottom and top were straight but the stocking stitch in the middle went up diagonally. I thought it was weird, but maybe it would fix up after a wash, but it hasn't. I don't know if this is a tension issue or if the twist of the yarn itself is making the fabric pull one way, but I would hate to make a whole sweater and then have it twist around especially because I'm also knitting it argyle. Any ideas? I'm not sure how to search for help because "twisted knit" just come up with twisted stitches, etc.

@allisonbyrd 3 года назад

I had that issue the one time I used a "Z" twisted yarn as opposed to the more common (here in the U.S., anyway) "S" twisted yarn. You may want to check your yarn's twist. Ultimately, I had to change yarns for my project, since I wasn't going to learn how to mirror knit at that moment and wanted to get on with the project!

@eirini403 8 лет назад

Thank so much for your quick response!One more question please..I'm trying to knit a sweater with to different cable patterns I did all you are showing which is great and I get two different gauges of course.Which is the right way to calculate my stitch gauge? Thank you Stacy!

@verypinkknits 8 лет назад

+ΕΙΡΗΝΗ ΧΑΝΙΑΔΑΚΗ - the pattern you're using should give you instructions for how to check gauge for that design. Usually, in a pattern like you're describing, the gauge swatch is stockinette (no cables). You should have to knit one gauge swatch, then know that the pattern will be on-track, regardless of the cables used. If this is unclear in your pattern, I suggest contacting the pattern designer directly, Ravelry message is usually a good way to do that.

@elizabethmcconnell985 3 года назад

Can anyone tell me if patterns include the swatch when they tell you how much yarn is required for the project?

@verypinkknits 3 года назад

Usually they do, if you're unsure, message the designer and ask.

@SundaysChild100 8 лет назад

I had purchased two skeins and each skein will make one sock hence my question. Thanks

@maggiearagosa6580 2 года назад

Hi Staci, When you swatched in the round ( or for the round), did you see a difference between that sample and one that is swatched flat

@verypinkknits 2 года назад

I don't personally see a difference in my own knitting, but lots of knitters do. It's a good thing to know about your own knitting, whether your gauge changes.

@Stephlovesnapping 4 года назад

How would I measure mock rib? I’m Making your 3 Rectangles 2 Triangles & I can’t figure out how to count the stitched on my swatch - in mock rib. Please help!

@verypinkknits 4 года назад

If you're following the instructions in the pattern to "swatch a pocket", your pocket swatch should measure 6.75" when your gauge is correct.

@Stephlovesnapping 4 года назад

VeryPink Knits awesome!!! Thank you so much for answering so quickly!!

@Stephlovesnapping 4 года назад

VeryPink Knits mine is 7.25” finished. Should I go down a needle size or 2?

@verypinkknits 4 года назад

I would try going down one needle size and knitting for a couple of inches to see how much closer that gets you, then going down another if you still seem to be quite off.

@JustLiliGaming 9 лет назад

at 10:00 what stitch is that?

@verypinkknits 9 лет назад

Liliana Hassiotis - information about everything you see in my videos is always listed out in the video description field. The stitch pattern for the diagonal lacy pattern is called "Slanting Open-Work Stitch"; from Interweave Press Harmony Guides, Lace & Eyelets.

@diannariley8430 5 лет назад

Hi Staci, do I need to wash & block my swatch if it's super wash Marino wool or any other other wools like cashmere, alpaca, silks etc.?

@verypinkknits 5 лет назад

You always need to wash your swatch according to the washing directions on the yarn label, before you measure gauge. Animal fibers can be blocked when wet, cottons and linens usually need to be machine dried. Just follow the directions on the label for your yarn.

@diannariley8430 5 лет назад

@@verypinkknits Thnx so much Staci!

@GaminGawdess 9 лет назад

Congrats!!!!!

@brittany45 6 лет назад

How many rows do you do if the pattern *doesn't* give row gauge?

@verypinkknits 6 лет назад

You can message the pattern designer and ask, but chances are that row gauge doesn't matter in that pattern, so knitting enough (3 inches or so) to get stitch gauge is all you need.

@tilly. 9 лет назад

I have a question about your stockinette stitch because it looks slightly different than mine. Yours sort of looks like long vertical lines with tiny diagonal lines in between, whereas mine just looks like rows and rows of V's... (someone please say they know what I'm talking about here!) I've noticed this is other knitting videos too and it's starting to make me wonder if I'm doing something wrong.

@verypinkknits 9 лет назад

MrsTaoLin - without seeing your work, I can't be totally sure, but I'm pretty confident that you aren't doing anything incorrectly. The way we use the index finger on our left hand to keep the stitches moving will ultimately determine the shape of the stitch. (Usually longer on one side than the other.) Different yarns can create different results, depending on the knitter, as well.

@tilly. 9 лет назад

VeryPink Knits Thanks for letting me know. Your videos have helped me a lot!

@iHooDoo 9 лет назад

are the huge floats an attempt to eliminate purling?

@verypinkknits 9 лет назад

iHooDoo - yes, so you never have to purl on the wrong-side of the work, therefore mimicking knitting in-the-round.

@quarkomatic 9 лет назад

Neat idea for mimicking in-the-round with essentially a giant I-cord! It's definitely my purling that tends to loosen up my tension in flat knitting. Would you wash this kind of swatch? I'd be worried about the long floats allowing it to loosen up in the wash.

@verypinkknits 9 лет назад

Kevin Cormier - yes, you would need to gently wash and block the flat/in-the-round swatch, just like any other. You can cut the floats and knot them together if you're worried about it falling apart.