I have dutifully swatched my knitting and been frustrated because as I changed needle size to reach the correct gauge, my total garment is never right--even when I would check mid-project. This has not been fun.
Starting a new sock pattern, I again checked the gauge...and then for some reason checked one gauge against another--the white Turbo measurer is one stitch off-a bit hard to see in the photo but enough to have screwed up the sock and a baby sweater I made in sock weight yarn. I use(d) the turbo ruler alot because it is small and packs well when I travel.
So, what I learned is do a gauge against the gauge--and use the Susan Bates.
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Hi, thanks for the comment on my blog about the shawl. I ended up using size 11 addi circulars (knitting flat). I started with 8s...way too dense.
by the way, I love MFK Fisher, I've read all her books. enjoy!
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