To ensure your sock fits perfectly, we need to start by making a gauge swatch with our yarn. This will help us understand how the yarn behaves and provide the gauge measurements needed to cast on the correct number of stitches. While you can make a circular gauge swatch, Tabetha Hedrick will show us how to make a faux circular gauge swatch, a method that uses less yarn and takes less time; perfect for small projects knit in the round like sleeves or even socks!
Resources
- Mastering Gauge, School of SweetGeorgia course with Tabetha Hedrick.
- Custom Toe Up Socks, School of SweetGeorgia course with Tabetha Hedrick.
- Custom Top Down Socks for Beginners, School of SweetGeorgia course with Tabetha Hedrick.
- Heel & Toe Variations for Top Down Socks, School of SweetGeorgia course with Tabetha Hedrick.
Materials and Tools Shown
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Read more of Tabetha’s SweetGeorgia Yarns Articles for inspiration and tips to expand your fibre arts knowledge.
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Original post publication: October 17, 2022. Refreshed post: July 11, 2024
