Thats what I did - tried the puppy on and realized I wasnt going to be happy with it.
I did some surfing. Problem was definitely in the heel. The rest was fine. I just know not to do that heel again! (“german bootstrap heel” or some such thing).
Funny, I was going to ask this same question. SO how do you swatch though with something knit in the round? Knit a flat swatch? Do you knit it in the pattern?
Well, I contend still that the sock itself is the swatch. I mean, you could cast on like 20…IN THE ROUND…and do it that way too…but in order to get accurate gauge you have to do it in the round, I think!
I have tried that stupid thing where you loop it around behind…it really did not give me very accurate gauge.
http://www.knitpicks.com/sock+knitting+patterns_PL300211.html?page=2&pagesize=24
Here’s a link to a good tute for toe-ups on 2 circs. No pattern, just ‘knit until it’s wide enough’ instructions.
How about swatching in the round on 2 circs until you’re comfortabe with the technique, even if it makes a long swatch? Then you’ll be ready to tackle 2 socks. I agree that it’s very helpful to use 2 circs on a single item first. After that you’ll understand the process completely and be able to do as many items as the circulars can hold!
Sarah
I always knit a gauge swatch. I’m a very loose knitter, and if I didn’t, my socks would always be too big. I don’t make them for blankets, scarves, or things that don’t have to be a certain size.