Excellent tutorial! I used to hate swatching. Now I love it and always swatch! I’ve been knitting for quite a while but only learned how to swatch in the round about 4 years ago. Totally worth it! I learned English style but switched to Continental years ago. When I do Fair Isle I use both hands so the English comes in handy. Your technique is great! It really works well for you. Very fluid. Thanks for sharing with us!🤗
That video inspired me to knit a proper full swatch (rather than my usual 10 rows and call it a day swatch). I had tried doing speed watches like this in the past but struggled hugely with keeping loops at the back loose enough. What I've done this time is grab a can or bottle and run the strands behind it whilst I knit the first 4 or 5 stitches - seems to have done the trick and i am now in possession of a fully knitted fair isle swatch - I'm ridiculously proud! :-)
I think so given the info I read from another knitter about the grams of each color used. If you're concerned about it, don't cut your swatch. That way, if you find you need the yarn ,in a pinch, you could rip it out.
How do I know which color is B,C,D, E,F? I bought the Jamison & Smith from Needlepoint Joint and the Shade is a number, not a color and the numbers do not match what's on the pattern?
Great instructions. So I have been trying continental in my left hand and find I am knitting too tight. When watching you with your left hand, you throw the left yarn over needle from front to back? I did a Fair Isle style swatch cuff by Anne Frost. Do I cut that cuff so I can lay it out flat? Sorry, fairly new knitter and first color work for me🤷♀️
Thank you for fair isle speed search in the round. It’s very helpful.
Excellent tutorial! I used to hate swatching. Now I love it and always swatch! I’ve been knitting for quite a while but only learned how to swatch in the round about 4 years ago. Totally worth it! I learned English style but switched to Continental years ago. When I do Fair Isle I use both hands so the English comes in handy. Your technique is great! It really works well for you. Very fluid. Thanks for sharing with us!🤗
That video inspired me to knit a proper full swatch (rather than my usual 10 rows and call it a day swatch). I had tried doing speed watches like this in the past but struggled hugely with keeping loops at the back loose enough. What I've done this time is grab a can or bottle and run the strands behind it whilst I knit the first 4 or 5 stitches - seems to have done the trick and i am now in possession of a fully knitted fair isle swatch - I'm ridiculously proud! :-)
Love your tutes!!!!! I have never seen a swatch done this way! I love you do that!!! You’re awesome!
Thank you!
Thanks again for another great video.
I think the 11th is Tuesday. I’m ready to go. Update: 5:11. 😭 I injured two fingers on my left hand . Fortunately I use Portuguese method.
Do you know what time the cast on will be on?
@@joycelanglois9746 I don’t. Today’s the day
Is there enough yarn in the kit to swatch with it?
I think so given the info I read from another knitter about the grams of each color used. If you're concerned about it, don't cut your swatch. That way, if you find you need the yarn ,in a pinch, you could rip it out.
Que lindo si pudieras mostrarme el dibujo en un papel esta muy lindo gracias
How do I know which color is B,C,D, E,F? I bought the Jamison & Smith from Needlepoint Joint and the Shade is a number, not a color and the numbers do not match what's on the pattern?
Hi Connie, I've answered your question on Patreon.
Great instructions. So I have been trying continental in my left hand and find I am knitting too tight. When watching you with your left hand, you throw the left yarn over needle from front to back? I did a Fair Isle style swatch cuff by Anne Frost. Do I cut that cuff so I can lay it out flat? Sorry, fairly new knitter and first color work for me🤷♀️
I’m wrapping the yarn counter-clockwise regardless of which hand
"If you need some yarn..." Hahahahaha!
You're killin' me Val ;)
Am I going to have enough of the main color to swatch?
You should have two balls, or 50 gms of the main color. So that’s enough for searching depending on how large your swatch is
Thanks for a great tutorial. Your clear instructions made me decide to give it a try.
Sadly, I still am unable to order yarn.
Are you on a yarn fast?
@@PurlTogether - No, the two sets I want are sold out.