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This is the job that everyone hates! But you really must make sure that your tension matches the tension given or your garment will not be the correct size. Start with the needle size given and knit a swatch in the stitch pattern given for the item. The instructions under tension tell you how many stitches and how many rows make a 4-in. (10-cm) square, but cast on slightly more stitches and work a few more rows than given as the edge stitches will distort. Count and mark the correct number of stitches and rows from the center of the swatch. If your marked stitches and rows measure less than they should your knitting is too tight and the garment will be too small, so try again using larger needles. If they measure more, your knitting is too loose and the garment will be too big, try again using smaller needles. It can be difficult to see the stitches in some textured yarns so try holding the swatch up to the light to count and mark the stitches and rows, then lay it flat to measure.

Here’s a reminder of the essential knitting techniques.