View Poll Results: Select all the methods you employ:
When my gauge swatch is off by 1/2 stitch per inch, I adjust by one needle size and CO the project. 3 18.75%
Swatch? I start with a sleeve and adjust needle size if needed. 4 25.00%
I have my own tricks. (Please share!) 3 18.75%
I believe in the power of the swatch and I swatch until I get it right. I don't trust shortcuts. 6 37.50%
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Old 03-22-2010, 07:41 PM   #11
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It's fun to hear such a wide variety of answers. Keep 'em coming!

Jan, I like the hat-as-gauge-swatch idea. EZ recommended that, it's a nice way to get a circular knit swatch.
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