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the ultimate beginner guide to knitting with video and fun characters

Knitting gauge is one of the most important knitting concepts to understand. It's the difference between garments that fit and garments that are disastrously too small or too large. Someone who understands knitting gauge has

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the importance of gauge knitting is very important

Ever wondered why your knitting projects don’t turn out as expected? The answer lies in 'The Importance of Gauge in Knitting.' This blog post explains why gauge is critical for getting your desired fit and look. With easy-to-follow tips and techniques, you'll learn to measure and adjust your gauge like a pro. Make your next project a success—check out the complete guide on the blog today! #TheImportanceOfGaugeInKnitting

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four crocheted squares with the words loose written in white yarn and three rows of stitches

Why is stitch gauge variable between knitters? It's a mystery of knitting encompassing many factors. Widely understood to have an influence are needle size, needle composition (material), tension in yarn supplied; and this post considers all these. Yet, a factor equally important--if not more--so lies in the formation of the knit stitch itself. We'll start there. We can say there are two properties of a knit stitch: its width, and its height. In the simplest conception, width arises from the…

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someone is measuring the length of their sweater with a tape measure ruler in front of them

Many times you may see patterns or yarn mention a suggested "gauge" Is this leaving you mystified? What does gauge mean? Why are these numbers important? This blog post aims to help answer these questions and get you on your way to making your own gauge swatches for your projects. It has a LOT of information, but it's very worth a read and you will learn a LOT! Gauge in basic terms means the number of stitches per inch across a row horizontally, and how many rows per inch vertically in your…

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Knitted gauge swatch

Gauge is a very important part of knitting. The best way to measure gauge is to knit a gauge swatch or tension swatch. Learn how to knit and measure a swatch correctly.

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a person is pointing at a piece of paper with the text, get to know your pattern

It’s important to understand how to achieve the proper gauge in a knitting pattern. In this video, Mary Beth Temple explains how to read the gauge section of a knitting pattern, and how you go about achieving the proper gauge. The gauge listed on a knitting pattern is the exact gauge that the person who knit the sample shown in the pattern got when knitting the piece. It’s important for your gauge to match so that you’re finished item will be the correct size.

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yarn is sitting on top of a chair with the words, what is gauge, and why does it matter?

When you’re a beginner knitter, gauge can be a confusing thing. But as you learn to knit, it’s important to get the right gauge so your knitted projects fit. Find out more in this knitting blog and improve your knitting.

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