Adjusting your knitting plans based you your gauge swatch

So you made a gauge swatch and jt doesn’t match the gauge listed in the pattern. What next? Or what if you start a knitting project without swatching (like I did) and then realize your gauge is off (like I did) and need to change your plans?
In this video I will break down all the steps I take when it doesn’t match… what to consider, how to decide what will work and learn how to do the math to figure it out for yourself. I also chat about sizing, grading and ease along the way.
Swatching isn’t always fun but it IS always useful when the size and fit is important, like in a handknit sweater! Put your time and hard work towards something you will love!
Find me on IG and TikTok (yarnworxstudio) to see this project finished with the right gauge!

[@stephanieselb8329]

Thank you! My main takeaways: 1) wash and block your swatch, especially if you’re using yarn new to you, 2) going up more than one pattern size may affect fit because of pattern grading. Super simple, yet very impactful advice.

[@ptoste1]

Thank you so much for this information. Very useful because that I’m new at knitting patterns. I’m knitting one for the very first time. Usually I design my own sweaters 😅😂. Not a professional though 😂😂😂. But now I want to be able to knit some patterns and usually I don’t find the suggested yarns. 😊😊 I’m so grateful to people who teach others ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@YarnworxStudio]

@@ptoste1 that’s so impressive! Most people go the other way… start with patterns and then maybe design their own! 😱

[@ptoste1]

@@YarnworxStudio really? I learned how to do the math and then I just give it a try. Reglan sweaters are really easy even with short rows. I’m Portuguese and Brazilian people teach everything 😃😅😂 Apparently I am self taught. Thank you for your lovely comment ☺️😍🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@jilliankonig2759]

You can also look at the pattern and see how many stitches there are at the bust, and divide that by the gauge you're getting. That will tell you how wide the bust will be at your gauge. Or you can take your gauge of 17.5"/4" or 4.375, and multiply it by the bust circumference you want (48-52) and see that you will need 210- 228 stitches at the bust, and see which size has that number of stitches at the bust.

[@jenniebeswick2637]

Yes I think that's an easier way.

[@jilliankonig2759]

In addition, you may want to measure your high bust, and see if you should make your increases closer to the actual bustline, rather than across the shoulders, where you may not need the larger size yet.

[@annewallace3279]

Thank you. This is sooo helpful. You've explained it all beautifully

[@YarnworxStudio]

Thank you! ❤️

[@lizgriffith6361]

Thanks! Talk about timely. I'm going to make my daughter a Cardi and my gauge is not where it should be and I've been dragging my feet as I knew I was going to have to do the math. Your explanation is so clear, I feel that I can move forward on her project. Bless you! Well explained with nice details. Love it.

[@margaretmarriot2586]

This video was so helpful

[@rebeccabarth6593]

Thank you for the informational video and tips, especially the formula to calculate what the actual size will be using your gauge compared to pattern gauge.

[@YarnworxStudio]

You’re welcome, I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@user-ps1ei4vl3e]

Great easy to follow tutorial