Yes, I started knitting a jumper without a hint of a gauge swatch. Didn’t even entertain the thought for more than a second. But it’s okay; I have a plan.
I’m following the pattern instructions for a Medium, which is the boyfriend’s size. If it turns out my gauge is right then yay he’ll have a new jumper. If my gauge is off it’ll likely be looser than recommended, which should make the end result big enough to fit me and I’ll have a new jumper – It’s a win either way.
And if it’s a total disaster that doesn’t really fit either of us then I have a charity box just waiting for some more goodies, and it will still be a good chunk of yarn out of my stash. But I’m optimistic that one of us will get a squishy new jumper out of this.
Hannah
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That sounds like a win-win-win project!
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The best kind of project 😀
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I love your optimism!
Are you going to measure gauge before it’s finished? Or continue to live dangerously?
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Great idea!!!! ♥ Hope you have a perfect end product. 🙂 I started a raglan sweater for my husband a couple days ago. I’ll have to post a picture. It looks great. I didn’t do a gauge swatch either. lol
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Life’s too short for gauge swatches!
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Fortunately my gauge is pretty consistent. 🙂
I’m just about done with my husband’s sweater! I’ve got the body done and nearly one full sleeve.
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Ooh you’re quick!
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lol Yes, I am. I also have the time to dedicate an entire day to knitting now and then. I’ve put 3 full days in since I started it.
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I’m sure it will fit one of you. Knitting a sweater without checking gauge feels so freeing and wild.
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I feel like such a rebel :p
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Yer a noble woman ! 😀
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Nice! That sounds like a great plan
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It will be great as long as it works!
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I like your verve!
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Yes, it is definitely that and not laziness 😉
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I knit without swatching more often than I can admit 😉
Usually it works out in the end, one way or another. Good luck!
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I mean the worst that can happen is that it doesn’t fit either of us, but it’ll still be a functioning jumper that will fit someone in the world!
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HAHA, you’re such a rebel! I love it. I hope the sweater ends up fitting you!
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Fingers crossed!
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It’s a crazy plan, but it just. might. work!
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I really hope so.
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Sounds like a plan! Hoping it fits you or the BF.
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It’s still hard to tell, but I’m hopeful!
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