As far as gauge goes - there should be info included w/ the yarn (what kind of yarn are you using? Most of the major brands give info on their site so I could help explain if you can't get it figured out). It might look like:
4" x 4", 9 (5.5mm), 16 stitches
So, in this case, you should have 4 stitches per inch vertically and horizontally on size 9 (5.5mm) needles for gauge.
Now, things like scarves don't necessarily need to heed to gauge - but if you're having problems with tension you might want to get an estimate as to how tight/loose you're knitting.
If you've got a rough wooden needle, you can use an emory board on it if it's really really rough, and then if you have access to one, use a business card for a smooth finish. (That strength of card stock is like ultra fine sandpaper).
I don't know that I'd wax it - I don't know what that would do/leave on your yarn? Then again, some wools are waxed for waterproofing ...
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Date: 2008-08-15 08:20 pm (UTC)As far as gauge goes - there should be info included w/ the yarn (what kind of yarn are you using? Most of the major brands give info on their site so I could help explain if you can't get it figured out). It might look like:
4" x 4", 9 (5.5mm), 16 stitches
So, in this case, you should have 4 stitches per inch vertically and horizontally on size 9 (5.5mm) needles for gauge.
Now, things like scarves don't necessarily need to heed to gauge - but if you're having problems with tension you might want to get an estimate as to how tight/loose you're knitting.
If you've got a rough wooden needle, you can use an emory board on it if it's really really rough, and then if you have access to one, use a business card for a smooth finish. (That strength of card stock is like ultra fine sandpaper).
I don't know that I'd wax it - I don't know what that would do/leave on your yarn? Then again, some wools are waxed for waterproofing ...