Tuesday Tips 28/3 – Gauge! The Dreaded Gauge Swatch! Ok, let’s talk about the most thrilling topic in all of knitting and crochet: gauge. I know, I know, it’s like the broccoli of the fiber world – not the most exciting thing on the menu (and I’m someone who enjoys broccoli!). But trust me, getting your gauge right can make all the difference. So what is gauge? It’s basically the number of stitches and rows per inch that you create when you knit or crochet a sample swatch using a specific yarn and needle or hook size. Why is gauge…
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Tuesday Tips 28/3 – Gauge! The Dreaded Gauge Swatch! Ok, let’s talk about the most thrilling topic in all of knitting and crochet: gauge. I know, I know, it’s like the broccoli of the fiber world – not the most exciting thing on the menu (and I’m someone who enjoys broccoli!). But trust me, getting your gauge right can make all the difference. So what is gauge? It’s basically the number of stitches and rows per inch that you create when you knit or crochet a sample swatch using a specific yarn and needle or hook size. Why is gauge[…]Read More
