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.
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!
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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!
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.
Perfect timing for this super interesting video! Thank you so much! This was really helpful to me.
You're so welcome!
This is exactly what I needed right now. Thanks!
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching.
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?