As a new knitter, gauge is something I still struggle to understand. Do you have a video where you take an example from a design and go through the steps of knitting a swatch and measuring it? I have heard that you need to make the swatch bigger than the measurements and then measure from the middle or something. I’m just confused.
Hi there! I don't yet have a video about this but I'd be happy to add it to the list! But yes, I always recommend knitting a swatch larger than the pattern calls for. Our edge stitches (if swatching flat) can have a slightly different gauge than the main part of the swatch and can throw off your measurements. I like to knit a swatch that is at least 6x6" or 8x8" so that I can take several measurements over it and average them (avoiding the edge 3-4 sts). This will give me the most accurate gauge for my project. But I'll try to make a whole video about it so we can be sure it's all clear!
So if I understand correctly, I should focus on meeting row gauge rather than stitch gauge for the shawl I'm making? Currently, I have stitch gauge met, but 6 stitches over in row gauge.
For shawls, yes, I definitely suggest meeting row gauge. While you CAN focus on stitch gauge, since both row gauge and stitch gauge impact the wingspan of a triangular or circular shawl, I've found that row gauge is more accurate to determine the full width. Your stitch gauge may be a little larger, but that's better (IMO) than having a shawl with a too-short wingspan.
@@TheUnapologeticKnitter ty so much. so, if i had more rows than gauge, it would make my shawl shorter not longer? how do i go about meeting row gauge? pick a different needle? im using bamboo right now, should i switch to a metal needle? or maybe go dowln in needle size? i already purchased my yarn, so i cant swap that. im guessing its bc im using an acrylic rather than the wool/silk yarn the pattern uses.
Thank you so much! Neither question was mine, but no sent one in about row gauge and a colorwork round yoke sweater. You’re so helpful!
This is exactly what I needed right now. Thanks!
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching.
Perfect timing for this super interesting video! Thank you so much! This was really helpful to me.
You're so welcome!
As a new knitter, gauge is something I still struggle to understand. Do you have a video where you take an example from a design and go through the steps of knitting a swatch and measuring it? I have heard that you need to make the swatch bigger than the measurements and then measure from the middle or something. I’m just confused.
Hi there! I don't yet have a video about this but I'd be happy to add it to the list! But yes, I always recommend knitting a swatch larger than the pattern calls for. Our edge stitches (if swatching flat) can have a slightly different gauge than the main part of the swatch and can throw off your measurements. I like to knit a swatch that is at least 6x6" or 8x8" so that I can take several measurements over it and average them (avoiding the edge 3-4 sts). This will give me the most accurate gauge for my project. But I'll try to make a whole video about it so we can be sure it's all clear!
@@TheUnapologeticKnitter you are awesome! Thank you so much!
Thank you for explaining the priorities re the two gauges. Is there a time when stitch gauge and row gauge are equally important in a pattern?
So if I understand correctly, I should focus on meeting row gauge rather than stitch gauge for the shawl I'm making? Currently, I have stitch gauge met, but 6 stitches over in row gauge.
For shawls, yes, I definitely suggest meeting row gauge. While you CAN focus on stitch gauge, since both row gauge and stitch gauge impact the wingspan of a triangular or circular shawl, I've found that row gauge is more accurate to determine the full width. Your stitch gauge may be a little larger, but that's better (IMO) than having a shawl with a too-short wingspan.
@@TheUnapologeticKnitter ty so much. so, if i had more rows than gauge, it would make my shawl shorter not longer? how do i go about meeting row gauge? pick a different needle? im using bamboo right now, should i switch to a metal needle? or maybe go dowln in needle size? i already purchased my yarn, so i cant swap that. im guessing its bc im using an acrylic rather than the wool/silk yarn the pattern uses.