Gauge swatch

How-to Questions
1

Here’s an amateur question, but I need to be sure:

If the pattern states that the gauge is 19 sts = 4", 26 rows = 4": is that the same as 19 sts X 26 rows = 4", or am I missing something?

Should I be making 2 swatches? Dumb question I know, but I’d rather do it right the first time.

Thanks for the help!

2

19 stitches should equal 4 inches, and 26 rows should equal 4 inches.

Only one swatch is necessary, but the 19 stitch number is most critical. You can always adjust for a difference in row gauge by knitting more or fewer rows, but not for stitch gauge.

3

Thanks! I’m more confident now, so I’ll knit the one swatch and get started on the sweater.

Thanks again!