http://www.ehow.com/guide_11-http://www.ehow.com/guide_11-hobbies-games.html.htmlwww.ehow.comhttp://www.ehow.com/how_4435764_gauge-swatching-knitting.htmlLearn about the importance of gauge and swatching in knitting in this free online instructional video on how to knit. Published on 7/14/2008http://www.ehow.com/tips_4435764.htmlOK, Kelsey measured her swatch and according to her calculations she would have to cast on 22.5 stitches. How do you cast on a 1/2 stitch? And she stressed that 1/2 an inch is very important to your garment coming out the right size.http://www.ehow.com/tips_4435764.htmlI am totally new to knitting and although her video is helpful, she talks very fast and I am missing what she's referring to. Also, would be helpful if much of the examples are closer with more light so I can see what she's referring to. Thanks!http://www.ehow.com/tips_4435764.htmlHi Kelsey, <br/>You are so right about the dire importance of checking gauge! I found this out after knitting my first sweater. It came out ready to fit a full grown hippopotamus!!! Never again will I disregard gauge.http://www.ehow.com/tips_4435764.htmlI thought this video was informative for me