What to do if You Can't Meet Gauge

[@lovejaeandtvxq]

Watching this video after obsessively making 6 gauge swatches until 5 in the morning is such a relieved feeling I tried changing the yarn, hook size and it never meets the gauge, now im gonna use your advice Thank you ❤

[@SEKHandmade]

It makes me so happy that this was helpful! I hope your project turns out amazing!

[@sibleyhoneybee427]

Thank you for this gauge series. I definitely find gauge swatching tedious, but I seem to crochet tighter than "normal" so it is always important to swatch,and now I understand how to troubleshoot things better. Thanks again! ❤🧶❤️

[@SEKHandmade]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you found this video helpful!

[@hollykukkonen1463]

Point well taken. My mom was a loose knitter, and she made us mittens all the time when we were teenagers, using a toddler sized pattern!

[@SEKHandmade]

Yeah, that's a great tactic! Sounds like shebhad a good understanding of her knitting style!

[@adriana.ostfriesland]

Finally someone who talks about real problems. I hate when people must have the yarn of the pattern, must be exact. Not all people have the resources to make a 150 dollar garment.

[@SEKHandmade]

So glad you found this helpful!

[@nancymorgan5505]

I always wonder if your gauge is too many stitches will that make the sweater smaller or larger and vice-versa too few stitches = a smaller or larger garment? Thank you for your video. 😊

[@SEKHandmade]

Good question! If your gauge has too many stitches in it, that's because all of your stitches are smaller than the intended gauge. If you work the item with your gauge, I'll turn out smaller.

[@abundantfox]

Very good discussion. How close would you say is "close enough"?

[@SEKHandmade]

Great question. I think it really depends on what you're making. If it's something that doesn't need a close fit, than you may not have to be too accurate. Just be sure you have enough yarn. If it's a pattern that needs a fairly close fit, you may want to think about making adjustments depending on the construction of the project.

[@April-z2l]

I love your scarf. Do you have the pattern

[@SEKHandmade]

Thank you so much! Yes, that's my Icicle Cowl! Ravelry - www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crochet-icicle-cowl Etsy - www.etsy.com/listing/722681982/crochet-cowl-pattern-crochet-icicle-cowl

[@janetsmith7147]

Does this work for hats? I'm a beginner.

[@SEKHandmade]

Yep! Crochet hats can be a more tricky to fit than knitted hats. I talk more about that in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKHGZZuJg7Gpr7c