Скачать или смотреть HOW TO KNIT A SWATCH | easy swatching tutorial for knitting beginners

This knitting tutorial demonstrates how to knit a basic stocking stitch swatch for beginner knitters. You should always knit a swatch when working with a new yarn, or starting a new project. This video tutorial gives lots of tips & advice about techniques, tools, tension and gauge. It's a full beginner's knitting lesson, so grab a drink & get comfy.

This video covers:
-How many stitches to cast on
-How to knit borders so your stocking stitch stays flat
-How to record your needle size
-Analysing your knitted fabric for its characteristics
-How to measure the swatch
-Why & how to block your swatches
-Comparing tension before & after blocking
-Some options for adjusting tension (more will be covered in Video 4, see below)

Where are you in your swatching journey? Let me know in the comments below :)

SWATCHING VIDEO SERIES:
This tutorial is Video 2 in my swatching series....
1. Why bother knitting a swatch?    • WHY BOTHER KNITTING A SWATCH? | swatching ...  
3. How to knit a swatch in the round:    • HOW TO KNIT A SWATCH IN THE ROUND | knitti...  
4. Troubleshooting your tension & gauge issues:    • WHEN SWATCHES LIE! :: gauge & tension trou...  

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