I did say I'm horrible at blogging regularly, right? Well, I am trying to be somewhat consistent with this project. I knit up my swatch for the Sedgemoor Cardigan and it's blocking now. I'll get some pictures up once it's dry and the lighting is better.
My swatching process was to knit up 26 stitches for 28 rows using the twisted rib and the horseshoe cable pattern. I'm not always consistent with knitting swatches for projects, but in this case because I'm a US knitter, I felt I needed to start this journey doing swatches for each project to start getting me in the habit of swatching. I also wanted to test my understanding of the knitting terms used in the Knitting Masterclass because they are UK terms and not always the same as US knitting terms. There are no truly glaring differences, just minor differences more in the descriptions for accomplishing pattern stitches. I'm glad I did the swatch because I'm a loose knitter and throught I might have to go down a needle size to get the correct gauge. But I surprised myself and obtained gauge using US Size 7 needles. I'm also using Knit Picks Shine Sport Cotton in Terra Cotta. The yarn is lovely in the hand and the color is a deep salmon color.
While the swatch is finished and drying, my preliminary measurements is right on gauge! I'm pleased with the look and I'm pleased with the feel of the knitted fabric. I think this is going to work very well. I'll update this post with a picture as soon as I can get one taken.
Happy Knitting!
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