OK, so I love knitting, but I hate establishing gauge. It's a torturous process for me because somehow I always mess it up. 
The dilemma seems to be that no matter how carefully I measure my swatch, when I start to actually knit the project, it always turns out to be off (either not quite enough, or too many stitches for the required width).
Obviously, I am doing something wrong here. I have tried using plain measuring tape, knitting gauge, and even a ruler, but I just never get it right. My swatch size is usually around 4 inches square, and I take my measurements roughly in the center. Is there something I'm missing here, or is this just a regular part of knitting? I find it hard to believe, though, that the whole process would be so trial and error. Can any knitting Divas/Goddesses shed some light on this? Thanks much!
Chris
The dilemma seems to be that no matter how carefully I measure my swatch, when I start to actually knit the project, it always turns out to be off (either not quite enough, or too many stitches for the required width).Obviously, I am doing something wrong here. I have tried using plain measuring tape, knitting gauge, and even a ruler, but I just never get it right. My swatch size is usually around 4 inches square, and I take my measurements roughly in the center. Is there something I'm missing here, or is this just a regular part of knitting? I find it hard to believe, though, that the whole process would be so trial and error. Can any knitting Divas/Goddesses shed some light on this?
Thanks much!Chris
