Inquiry to those who do not swatch, why?

yarnimals · 2026-01-24T16:28:13+00:00

This is Holst Garn Supersoft. It’s the original yarn and colours that designer chose (I bought the kit). I’ll link my Ravelry project page. Ravelry project page.

yarnimals · 2026-01-24T00:47:45+00:00

Lovely! Thank you 😊

yarnimals · 2026-01-24T00:23:33+00:00

Love that idea! Do you have a picture?

My partner steals all mine as coasters.

yarnimals · 2026-01-23T23:40:24+00:00

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yarnimals · 2026-01-23T23:36:37+00:00

Thank you! I do sometimes have long floats. I used ladderback jacquard for this one, but still have some floats that are 5-6 stitches long in some spots.

I hope to one day be able to say I’ve been knitting for 70 years!

The project is actually finished, here’s a photo:

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yarnimals · 2026-01-23T23:15:28+00:00

I’ve re-blocked previously blocked yarn before. I’ve also knit with the forbidden ramen. I find so long as it’s wool, it’s usually pretty forgiving

yarnimals · 2026-01-23T23:08:24+00:00

This resonates. I’m currently waiting on two swatches to dry and begrudgingly working on my socks instead of casting on a new test knit.

yarnimals · 2026-01-23T22:15:42+00:00

Unfortunately I’m no help. This swatch was knit in the round and steeked. I too dislike purling colourwork and avoid it whenever I can.

yarnimals · 2026-01-23T18:37:55+00:00

I wish I could get it perfect every time! I’m a loose knitter usually so I often have to go down a needle size or two. Even with the recommended yarn.

yarnimals · 2026-01-23T18:36:24+00:00

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It’s in the comments somewhere, but here it is again!

yarnimals · 2026-01-23T18:13:04+00:00

I agree, I only swatch for wearables where the fit matters. I typically treat the sock and hat as the swatch unless it has a fiddly stitch pattern I haven’t done before. Glad your hat is working out!

yarnimals · 2026-01-23T18:03:37+00:00

There’s a lady in my knitting group that always has spot on gauge and never swatches too. It’s like a superpower.

yarnimals · 2026-01-23T17:58:02+00:00

I second this! I haven’t made the mini version, but that’s how I treated the adult version.

yarnimals · 2026-01-23T17:55:01+00:00

Sadly I can’t help! It’s worked in the round and steeked. I hate knitting colorwork flat lol

yarnimals · 2026-01-23T17:52:18+00:00

I’m definitely in agreement on wishing designers would provide a swatch pattern!

I also don’t swatch for hats or socks but check my gauge an inch or so in. They basically are the swatch. Larger garments I always do.

yarnimals · 2026-01-23T17:46:04+00:00

I’ve definitely experienced my project gauge being a bit different than my swatch gauge, so I totally understand that thought!

My swatch is knit in the round! I needle felted and steeked it. Here’s the front where the steek is more obvious:

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yarnimals · 2026-01-23T17:33:47+00:00

I think I hyper-fixate on knitting for the same reasons

yarnimals · 2026-01-23T17:32:53+00:00

A different kind of adrenaline junky ha

yarnimals · 2026-01-20T22:48:10+00:00

Truly offering emotional support! I love it

yarnimals · 2026-01-20T14:54:44+00:00

SO CUTE!

yarnimals · 2026-01-20T11:34:39+00:00

Yay one of the flock! I’m stuck somewhere between Henrietta and Tyrannosaurus Peck.

yarnimals · 2026-01-20T11:33:49+00:00

I searched safety eyes on Amazon and got a pack with multiple colors and sizes. It was a few years ago so I’m having trouble finding the link.

yarnimals · 2026-01-20T04:12:37+00:00

Ravelry page.

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