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Lesson 5: Your Success Depends on This

Swatching is NOT optional

You are making progress! ... we've spent a lot of time planning, practicing and thinking about knitting ... are you ready to do some "real knitting"?

DON'T SKIP THIS SECTION!

Your success with this course AND your success with your knitting machine depends on your understanding and mastering the art of knitting gauge swatches.

Without a swatch we are knitting in the dark.
  • How is the final sweater going to feel in the yarn and stitch pattern you've chosen?
  • Do you have enough yarn?
  • Do you have enough needles on your machine for the size you chose?

SWATCHING IS NOT OPTIONAL