The Knitting Process: Part 5 - Finalizing plans so we can confidently cast on our sweater (finally!)

Part 5: Finalizing Plans
Comparing multiple swatches to pattern gauge
How to calculate finished garment size based on your blocked gauge (math!)
Selecting the right needles and pattern size based on your gauge swatch
Determining stripe colour order!
… now we’re ready to actually cast on!
Please comment questions so I can answer as we work through this wip!
About the Series:
The Knitting Process is a UA-cam series where I walk through the entire knitting process for a handknit sweater… every decision, every mod, every stumbling block, every bit of math!
My hope is that it will help you either start your garment knitting journey or build confidence in your skills!
Production effects will not be amazing… instead of editing and focusing on production value I will be doing unedited snippets in whatever lighting is available! 😁
Project Details:
I’ve made this before when I was a beginner sweater knitter and made all kinds of mistakes: yarn selection, sizing issues, tension issues, etc. This is my official do-over! It’s always fun to reknit a pattern.
This series is NOT an ad or sponsored in any way.
Pattern: Douglas Cardi by Andrea Mowry
Ravelry Link: www.ravelry.co...
Website Link: www.dreareneek...
My first attempt knitting this pattern (Ravelry link): www.ravelry.co...
Yarn: Nordic NSW (non-superwash) DK from The Frosted Stitch
Colours: Angst (burgundy), Kurt (dirty gold), Courtney (light purplish grey), Docs (darker grey), Seether (purple) from her Grunge collection, launched April 2024
Website: thefrostedstit...