There’s a debate among knitters and crocheters as to whether you should do a gauge swatch. I’m in the “always do a gauge swatch” camp and also the “do as I say, not as I do” because I don’t always do them – but I can explain! You should do a gauge swatch any time…
Month: February 2022
Knitting Tools On the Go
In my traveling toolbox, I have: Stitch markers/progress keepers of several flavors and colors: round, closed markers suitable for keeping on your needles and slipping as you move along (both large and small, depending on the needle size being used) openable stitch markers, useful for adding/removing from your needles at any time progress keepers (can…
Perfect Toe-up Socks
Here’s my favorite ways to make what I consider to be the perfect socks: I start with Vanilla Socks (but you can use any sock pattern) and make the edits below. Perfect Round Toes: Use Turkish cast on (this includes one knit row).1) k1, m1L, k to last st, m1R, k1. rep for second needle2)…