The Sweater Saga! Part 1: Knitting the Test Swatches with Passap Duomatic 80

The Sweater Saga! Part 1: Knitting the Test Swatches with Passap Duomatic 80

Dive into the world of sweater perfection with 'The Sweater Saga – Part 1: Knitting Test Swatches with Passap Duomatic 80'! 🧶 Join me in this hands-on tutorial as we focus on the crucial first step of crafting a flawless sweater – knitting the test swatches – a fundamental aspect of ensuring your sweater fits like a dream.

In this video, I exclusively explore the process of creating test swatches, each serving a distinct purpose in the sweater-making journey.

Stay tuned for an upcoming series that promises to unravel the secrets of creating a tailored, one-of-a-kind masterpiece.


🔗 Helpful Links:
► Perfect Flat Cast-On & Rib:    • Passap Duomatic 80 Techniques for the Perf...  
► Ribbing in The Round on a Flat Bed Knitting Machine - Why is it NOT Possible?:    • Ribbing in The Round on a Flat Bed Knittin...  


► Part 2: Making the Calculations:    • The Sweater Saga! Part 2: Making the Calcu...  
► Part 3: Knitting the Front/Back Piece:    • The Sweater Saga! Part 3: Knitting the Fro...  
► Part 4: Knitting the Sleeves:    • The Sweater Saga! Part 4: Knitting the Sle...  
► Part 5: Knitting the Neckband And Making Up:    • The Sweater Saga! Part 5: Knitting the Nec...  

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►TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Inspecting the instructions
01:08 Preparing the machine for knitting the rib test swatch
02:10 Making the cast-on
02:57 Knitting with waste yarn
03:20 Making marks for the stitch size
04:03 Knitting with waste yarn
04:16 Knitting with main yarn
04:41 Marking the stitches
05:18 Knitting with main yarn
05:29 Marking the stitches
05:55 Knitting with main yarn
06:06 Knitting with waste yarn
06:25 Removing from the machine
06:54 Making up the test swatch
08:33 Preparing the machine for knitting the stockinette stich test swatch
09:05 Making the cast-on
09:48 Knitting with waste yarn
10:10 Making marks for the stitch size
10:39 Knitting with waste yarn
10:51 Knitting with main yarn
11:17 Marking the stitches
11:54 Knitting with main yarn
12:08 Marking the stitches
12:42 Knitting with main yarn
12:56 Knitting with waste yarn
13:14 Removing from the machine
13:39 Making up the test swatch
14:34 Washing and blocking the test swatches
14:46 Measuring the rib test swatch
15:13 Measuring the stockinette stitch test swatch
15:49 Making the magic tables

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►MUSIC:
Intro: Left U Into Sting - Otis McDonald – YouTube Audio Library