{"id":295613,"date":"2024-02-13T13:52:26","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T12:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.katia.com\/blog\/en\/?p=14751"},"modified":"2024-04-26T10:00:54","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T08:00:54","slug":"gauge-swatch-in-the-round-steek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.katia.com\/blog\/en\/gauge-swatch-in-the-round-steek\/","title":{"rendered":"Gauge swatch in the round \u2795 Steek technique \ud83e\udde6\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you ready to keep learning, <\/span>beginner Sock Lover? <\/span><\/i>You already know <\/span>which yarns to choose<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>how to measure your foot<\/span><\/a> to knit tailor-made socks; it\u2019s time to level up! This time, we share a<\/span> video<\/span><\/b> about how to knit a <\/span>gauge swatch in the round<\/span><\/b> and how to cut it using the <\/span>steek <\/span><\/i><\/b>technique.<\/span><\/b> This way, you\u2019ll be able to flatten the fabric to precisely count the stitches and rounds in 10×10\u202fcm (4×4 inches). With this <\/span>guide to learn how to knit socks<\/span><\/i><\/a> you\u2019re closer to making your dream socks come true!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccc<\/span> Save this post to your Favorites or Bookmarks to check it whenever you need.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gauge swatch in the round<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

To guarantee proper fit and size, it\u2019s essential to knit a <\/span>gauge swatch in the round<\/span><\/b>. This is the only way you can know <\/span>how many stitches and rounds<\/span><\/b> you knit in 10×10 centimeters. Take note of the following <\/span>recommendations<\/span><\/b> to make swatches before knitting socks.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Yarn, circular needles, and stitch(es)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Use the <\/span>same circular needles<\/span><\/b> (or double-pointed needles) <\/span>and yarn<\/span><\/b> that you\u2019re intending to knit your socks with. Knit a swatch in the stitch pattern you want for your design, or the stitch pattern indicated in the pattern you want to follow.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccc<\/span><\/i> If you\u2019re going to knit a <\/span>lace <\/span><\/b><\/a>sock<\/span><\/b><\/a> design, we suggest <\/span>blocking <\/span><\/b>both the swatch and the socks after you\u2019ve knit them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gotiek lace sock pattern by @apella.knits available at katia.com<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How to make a gauge swatch in the round<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Given that you plan to knit socks in the round, ideally you should also knit the <\/span>swatch in the round<\/span><\/b>. Why? Well, because your tension knitting in the round can be different to when you knit flat.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccc <\/span><\/i>Cast on enough stitches<\/span><\/b> to make a swatch that is slightly larger than 10\u202fcm \/ 4\u201d. This way, you can count your stitches and rounds more easily and precisely. You can take the number of stitches (and also rounds) indicated on the 10×10 icon on the ball band as a reference.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Techniques to knit a swatch in the round<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Swatching is probably not your favorite part about knitting, but you already know how important it is. To encourage you, we recommend some surprising <\/span>techniques to knit swatches in the round<\/span><\/b>. With <\/span>videos <\/span><\/b>to boot! So, you don\u2019t have any excuses not to swatch \ud83d\ude09<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Swatch using Magic Loop<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

If you know the <\/span>Magic Loop technique<\/span><\/b>, apply it to knitting your swatch in the round. And if you don\u2019t have much experience, knitting swatches is the best way to practice. Once you\u2019ve finished your swatch, we recommend <\/span>cutting it with the <\/span><\/b>steek<\/span><\/i><\/b> technique<\/span><\/b> to be able to count the stitches and rounds comfortably.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n