Lesson 3: Your Success Depends on This
Test Yourself
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Accurate gauge swatching and accurate measuring is CRITICAL to your success as a machine knitter.
Test yourself with this exercise.
- Knit a "proper" swatch.
- Let it rest, wash, and block.
- Carefully measure and calculate your gauge.
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Calculate the stitches and rows for a 6" square.
- Cast on {Stitches per inch × 6} stitches.
- Knit {Rows per inch × 6} rows.
- Knit a square according to your pattern.
- Let it rest, wash, and block.
- Does your square fit in the template? Is it accurate? If not, double-check your gauge measurements and try again.
