Faster swatching with the knitting machine means I am taking more notes. While I write copiously in my notebooks, I am playing subtly with differences in gauge. It's made me rethink how I record important information when all the swatches may look similar. Traditionally, I've marked the US needle … [Read more...] about swatch notes
swatch project
speedier swatch experiments
Last week I borrowed a knitting machine and I'm enjoying new (and faster) swatch experiments. First there was some wool. Then there was some much needed maintenance on the carriage (along with lots of youtube viewing). Now that things are moving along much smoother, I am working through my … [Read more...] about speedier swatch experiments
thoughts on an experiment
My love of swatching is well known. Once you know how a stitch may work in a yarn, what about the next step? I always want to know how practical is it for a particular application. There's nothing more frustrating than spending hours on a project only to have it look or perform terrible after one … [Read more...] about thoughts on an experiment
the story of the swatches
I mentioned a large project a few weeks ago. Now I can share more about it--I'm crocheting swatches to investigate all of Anzula's yarns. My first post explores For Better or Worsted. I'll provide a crochet contrast to Jill's knitting focused posts. It's a good thing I love fun swatches! There are … [Read more...] about the story of the swatches
summer swatching plans, part three (spinning)
Sometimes one post becomes four. While I didn't initially plan to make this a four part series (part one, part two), it turned into one! In addition to the yarns I'm swatching primarily for knitting and crochet, I am also working on my spinning and weaving this summer too. Today I'll discuss the … [Read more...] about summer swatching plans, part three (spinning)
summer swatching plans, part two
As I mentioned last week, the Business and Creative Services membership section held a networking event during the TNNA Trade Show last month. Several generous sponsors pitched in to help make the get together a little bit extra special. I’m excited to try some yarns I’ve had my eye on for a while … [Read more...] about summer swatching plans, part two