tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19344268.post4170195610185971811..comments2023-06-23T00:04:38.336+10:00Comments on Jejune's Place: An easier gauge swatchDenisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16137577463781242181noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19344268.post-69612120028221564212008-08-15T03:45:00.000+10:002008-08-15T03:45:00.000+10:00Hahaha! That's where I get my towels, too.... Love...Hahaha! That's where I get my towels, too.... Love your tutorial. I am, as we speak, unravelling not just one, but TWO sweaters because I DID NOT DO A GAUGE SWATCH CORRECTLY.<BR/><BR/>I am very, very sad.<BR/><BR/>I will try your technique next time.MadMadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550335108031470562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19344268.post-42740403690958835222008-08-06T19:39:00.000+10:002008-08-06T19:39:00.000+10:00D'ya mean I hafta wash the bloody swatch as well??...D'ya mean I hafta wash the bloody swatch as well?? No wonder I never swatch. Anyway, (seventhly), swatches lie! At least they always do for me.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12124722668160658606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19344268.post-67008785788833031932008-08-05T14:12:00.000+10:002008-08-05T14:12:00.000+10:00informative, and entertaining! you make me want to...informative, and entertaining! you make me want to swatch. well, for a minute you did. i love the colours in the red tweed, will look lovely on you.DrKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16758129985662532518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19344268.post-87467865152487106612008-08-05T10:21:00.000+10:002008-08-05T10:21:00.000+10:00You explain that so beautifully! I think its the f...You explain that so beautifully! I think its the first time I've 'got it'!!! Now I just have to actually do a swatch for something that I'm planning to wear...twitchy fingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11036637055619950515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19344268.post-49078399872068414222008-08-05T09:09:00.000+10:002008-08-05T09:09:00.000+10:00You're so right about how painful it is to count w...You're so right about how painful it is to count with a ruler, even with the nice Knitpicks one I've got that has a magnified clear strip on it, it's still awkward. I like this method better. Thanks!Bellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01961733332080072331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19344268.post-67412040820279865182008-08-05T03:52:00.000+10:002008-08-05T03:52:00.000+10:00Well, that's all a great idea. I wish I actually s...Well, that's all a great idea. I wish I actually swatched and washed. I usually knit a square and then unravel it after checking. SO, can I send my sample yarn to you to do it the right way?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19344268.post-74366218552422651122008-08-04T23:19:00.000+10:002008-08-04T23:19:00.000+10:00It's completely delightful the way you combineinve...It's completely delightful the way you combineinventive practicality with charming whimsey. Wonderful post!roxiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14916948065233137971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19344268.post-82837072973145292522008-08-04T22:04:00.000+10:002008-08-04T22:04:00.000+10:00I didn't know that was a wrong way!!! I always hav...I didn't know that was a wrong way!!! I always have to use a larger needle and I hate that so I make with the maths so I can use a smaller needle!!! I love Ye Olde Linen Cupboarde!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19344268.post-74418823073777438122008-08-04T21:56:00.000+10:002008-08-04T21:56:00.000+10:00oooh, good idea - i always go cross-eyed trying to...oooh, good idea - i always go cross-eyed trying to figure out the half stitches to fit them into the right measure!Bronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04933391926572023254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19344268.post-63488190086301218432008-08-04T21:01:00.000+10:002008-08-04T21:01:00.000+10:00I've only just started swatching for projects wher...I've only just started swatching for projects where gauge is important (very naughty, I know), and I find stitch counting a pain too.<BR/><BR/>I'm just about to swatch for a new project, and I think I might give your technique a burl. Thanks for the tip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com