Knit & Crochet Gauge: How to Measure It & Why It's Important | Yay For Yarn

Getting the correct gauge can make or break a knit or crochet project. This tutorial will show you how to properly measure your gauge and why it's so critical, so you can avoid some of the worst knit and crochet disasters.

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Learn how to block your gauge swatches here:

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00:00 Introduction
00:42 What Is A Gauge?
01:25 How To Measure The Size Of Stitches?

[tabithabrown]

Thank you for explaining this. Gauge was never explained to me before so, I have never understood gauge. I never used gauge because of not understanding it. Now I know why my sweaters never fit.

[terrileist]

I have only dabbled in scarves and hats as for following patterns. I just purchased a couple of your patterns to try out, and I’m glad I found this video. I never thought about how important gauge would be when making clothing. This will save me from ruining a couple summer sweaters, because I’m a tight crocheter-due to making a lot of amigurumi dolls, but a loose knitter-because I’m just awkward. I’m looking forward to broadening my horizons with your adorable size 3 seafoam green and coral summer sweaters. Thank you as always for making the patterns for plus sized people. Your knowledge and talent are truly a blessing and I’m thankful I found your channel 🥳🙌

[TheHeatherBrooke]

Omgosh, you answered so my question I had. I have figured out why my projects are different than the pattern. I'm a very tight crocheter. So that explains so much. Thank you for this video.

[MyHobbyNest]

You are such a good teacher! You explained it so well! Thank you.

[bethtisdalestaton]

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR TEACHING US THE IMPORTANCE OF CHECKING OUR GAUGE. I'M FIXING TO USE THE LINK YOU SHARED FOR CROCHET GAUGE 😊💝!

[amirahamilin]

Thanks for this helpful video. Im a beginner and a lot of information I get!

[ckretzerful]

Thank you for sharing! I've always struggled with gauge. Vertically I'll be on point, but horizontally I'm always too short (clearly a tight crocheter). Just recently learned about extended stiches, and that's helped a bunch!

[deadinteresting]

Best explanation I’ve seen yet! Thank you x

[rondastewart]

Thank you for a great explanation! I don’t always check my gauge but will do from now on!

[jeannebuck]

Thanks so much for the info, I'm still learning and this really helped!

[nancysworld]

Thank you for explaining all of this. It really is so important to know. You are very knowledgeable and I appreciate you sharing all these things with us.

[tinajeffery]

Thank you for this video. I have been struggling with my gage on an afgahn I've been working on.

[maryh]

Thank you. Never really unstood it all before

[shanellerianab.vallespin]

Thank you so much for this video, you have explained it really well and Ireally understand it!

[araceliromero]

Gracias por compartir, agradecería enormemente si pudiera poner subtítulos en español, Gracias 🙏🏻

[leahking]

How do you make your gauge? Just like you do when you start crocheting you project?

[sonneebah]

I have a question. Is the gauge also used to get the total measurement of the project? Say, if I’m making a skirt, do I need to get the gauge for a person’s measurement?

[angb]

I have a question about gauage if the pattern is not in single or double but in a example v st do you have to do a swatch in that st to get gauge?

[gwenmatthews]

Hi there, total newbie here! So to check gauge I should do a 4x4 piece and block it? And will this mean that this yarn is wasted for my project?

[melissastewart]

I'm having a problem with obtaining the width but I have the height, any suggestions?