I hate making swatches. They just keep me from diving into a new project.
I am beginning the One Way Tee by Debbie O’Neill ( Interweave Knits Spring 2015) today. Yay! I purchased a worsted weight 100% wool yarn (on sale at Stitches West) and the pattern calls for DK weight. I could just make the x-small size to compensate for thicker yarn and bigger needles. However, since I will be spending a lot of time creating my garment, I have convinced myself to do it right. No cutting corners! Hopefully, my gauge matches as I really hate to do the math.
What are you working on this weekend?
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I have been eyeing that pattern. Can’t wait to see yours!
Uggh this is so relatable! I feel very guilty about this because I almost never swatch if I can help it. Hope your project works out, and keep knitting on the wild side! 🙂
Thanks so much! In this case I am glad I did. I needed to go up two needle sizes.
I totally understand this! I hate making swatches! I also have a hard time figuring gauge.
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