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RE: #needleworkmonday - swatchtaping :)
It's so interesting to see the tables laid out like that, @shanibeer, thank you!
I feel it's essential to swatch when when you are making a garment that also includes the sleeves because it will look really big and I'd personally feel overwhelmed with the number of stitches ! When I knit the sections separately I can 'gauge' as I go along. This is by hand, but when I use my knitting machine I really need to swatch.
I'm glad the tables are useful 😊 I've copied a set into the notebook I carry round with me "just in case" I fall over any yarn while I am out.
I agree - when I got to the longest rows, it was quite difficult managing all those stitches, it was a case of holding my breath and hoping it would all turn out all right when I got through to the next stage. Do you have any machine knitting planned?
😊 @shanibeer, this cheered my 'ill self' up :
I always have 'projects in mind'; I really need to make space around my knitting machine first, but another sweater would be good. I will just make the same sort of 'easy fit' style and fix the details, eg sleeve length :D
Oh, sorry you're poorly! Glad I cheered you up 😀