Will Wonders Never Cease!

 Yes ladies and gentlemen, that is a swatch!

A washed and blocked swatch!

A swatch that includes the stitches particular to the knit aaaaand perhaps fanciest of all... a swatch with three garter stitches amid the stockinette to denote the section worked on 3mm needles!(For future reference!)

 

I feel like a grown up knitter I do!

Now with stitch and row gauge nailed I can cast on with confidence. I must remember though that as invaluable as good swatching might be its not kryptonite. It won't protect the project from oversights or, as is commonly the case with me -  failing to pay attention.

Ah the beginnings of a sweater project - so blissful - especially with a swatch!