Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Welcome to my 2021 Spring Mystery Shawl KAL! We're going over shawl construction, charts, stitches, abbreviations, how to cast on, and more!
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A few extra questions and answers:
Q: How do I measure gauge?
A: Treat your swatch as you would treat your finished shawl. Submerge it and then stretch it out to block, and pin it. When dry, unpin and measure.
Q: Do I have to cut my yarn after swatching? I might need to use it. A: You don't need to cut it! You can knit a little extra on your swatch so that you can wash the swatch and pin it to dry while still on the needle! It's easier to do this if you use a circular needle, as you can put the stitches on the cable and stretch the swatch more. After you've gotten your measurements, just unravel the swatch and then steam out the kinks to get the yarn ready to use again!
Welcome to my 2021 Spring Mystery Shawl KAL! We're going over shawl construction, charts, stitches, abbreviations, how to cast on, and more!
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A few extra questions and answers:
Q: How do I measure gauge?
A: Treat your swatch as you would treat your finished shawl. Submerge it and then stretch it out to block, and pin it. When dry, unpin and measure.
Q: Do I have to cut my yarn after swatching? I might need to use it. A: You don't need to cut it! You can knit a little extra on your swatch so that you can wash the swatch and pin it to dry while still on the needle! It's easier to do this if you use a circular needle, as you can put the stitches on the cable and stretch the swatch more. After you've gotten your measurements, just unravel the swatch and then steam out the kinks to get the yarn ready to use again!
