Knitter's Guide to SWATCHING 📐✂️ getting gauge and preparing for your next project

🧶 Join me this week for an unapologetically long conversation about my swatching process! This is how I start most every project that makes it onto my needles. It is also the place for me to discover that a yarn, color, or pattern may not be the right choice for me…at least in that moment in time! I hope you’ll enjoy spending some time together as I chronicle the swatching process for two potential new projects. As always, please let me know your thoughts and questions in the comments! Mark is wearing: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... What's on my needles? a vanilla sock! Patterns mentioned in today's video: Lauro Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... Stromboli: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... 🎆Consider joining my channel as a patron:   / makermarkknits   Mark on IG:   / makermarkknits   Time Stamps: 0:00 intro 1:57 the start of each new project 5:02 note taking, GOOD note taking 6:23 the Lauro Sweater, where to start 10:39 pre-blocked measurements, why they matter 23:19 Stromboli, challenges with a textured swatch 28:28 the blocking process 31:46 a walk down memory lane, what my swatches tell me 47:38 pinning our swatches 56:38 aggressive blocking vs under blocking 59:48 puppy check-in 1:00:51 Stromboli swatch, what a difference a day makes 1:03:27 Lauro sweater, final measurements 1:08:48 our math to get to the final gauge 1:11:16 final thoughts Shop Kelbourne Woolens via my affiliate link: https://kelbournewoolens.com?sca_ref=... Find great lighting using my affiliate code for 10% off! https://honeywellsmartlighting.com/af... Upcoming Patreon Zoom Sessions - July 2026: Saturday July 18 | 11am* Monday July 27 | 7pm *recorded session shared with other Patreon members ‪@kelbournewoolens9232‬ 🖇️Today's links: • Enjoy exclusive content over on Patreon:   / makermarkknits   • Hear me sing something:    • "A Green Cornfield," by Michael Head   • Hear me sing in Cleveland:    • HANDEL: The Waters Overwhelmed Their Enemi...   • Hear me sing in Tucson:    • Rachmaninoff - All-Night Vigil ("Vespers")...   • Shop with me at my local yarn shop: https://aroundthetableyarns.com/ • Create your Ravelry account here: https://www.ravelry.com/ 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS 🎥 VIDEO: Wacky Flying Stories    • HANDS OFF MY YARN🧐✈️🧵Turbulence and Touchy...   🎥 VIDEO: Ravelry TIPS & TRICKS    • RAVELRY Unraveled: Insider Tips for Making...   🎥 VIDEO: My Crafting Journey    • the Easter BUNNY made me do it🐇🌈my knittin...   🎥 VIDEO: Renovating my Craft Room    • From CHAOS to COZY: Transforming My Crafti...   🎥 VIDEO: Everything I Made in 2023    • EVERYTHING I MADE in 2023: knit & crochet ...   If you enjoy my videos and would like to see more, keep me in business with a one time gift at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/makermark | Any support you show allows me to continue making quality content: tutorials, reviews, & vlogs 🧶🎉♥️ ✅ Instagram:   / makermarkknits   ✅ Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/people/MakerM... ✅ for business inquiries contact: [email protected] 🔴 ** ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ** Welcome to my YouTube Channel! I love to knit, I like to crochet, and I really enjoy connecting with the fiber arts community far and wide! As always, leave me a comment about your local shop, your favorite yarns, notions, and the patterns you’re making! Click here to subscribe:    / @makermarkknits   🔎 HASHTAGS #knitting #makermarkknits #markvogel #diy #sweaters #jumper #wool #menswear #craft #podcast #choosekindknits #wednesdayunwind 🎶Daniel Fridell & Sven Lindvall via Epidemic Sound 🌟current subscriber count: 45,500🌟