Yes, I know I’m supposed to check the gauge by knitting a trial swatch to determine the number of stitches per inch my knitting yields. But…like many knitters I get so excited when knitting a new project, and the feel of the yarn alone can cause me to rush ahead and start knitting…so before you know it, I’m halfway into the project and my gauge is way off! I know I’m not alone in this practice. How many times have you checked for gauge BEFORE knitting?