Do We Absolutely HAVE to Make a Swatch Before We Start a Knitting Project?

The short answer is – not necessarily. But before you dive in headfirst into your next knitting project without making a swatch, let’s talk about what is that thing called “a swatch”, and why almost every knitting pattern recommends making it. A knitting swatch is a piece of knitted fabric that is at least 10 cm / 4″ wide …

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