In this video we discuss the differences between stitch gauge and row gauge. My technique video on checking gauge can be found here.
Information on things you’ll see in this video:
The poncho on the mannequin behind me is my Rodeo Drive Poncho, pattern + video tutorial.
The pattern for the sweater I’m wearing (not my design, in a discontinued cotton yarn) can be found here.
The nail polish I’m wearing is Julep, color “Maddy”.
I just watched your video on stitchand row gauge and I wondered about my method.. I was knitting a sweater in the same manner you described , stitch gauge right, row gauge off and the pattern did say knit so many rows. I went back to check what pattern said your row gauge should be , took number of rows pattern called for divided by row gauge per inch = inches I should knit. Is that right?
Fran – yes, that is a good way (even without a schematic drawing) to get the length of a garment correct when your row gauge is off.
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Thank you so much for this tutorial!
Do you have a video or blog post about converting a pattern that calls for a certain gauge with another gauge? Maybe like using a sock weight yarn for a sweater that originally called for sport yarn? Is it more than just using a ratio to make the new yarn stitches match the original ‘area?’
Funny you should ask that, Julie! I have a video on this very topic set to release in a couple of weeks, on 9/24.
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I’m knitting your “learn to knit Mens sweater”. I’ve knit a number of sweaters before, but never gone to the trouble of checking gauge….mixed results :0. So I’ve decided to be more precise this time.
When I check the gauge, should I be checking my tension using the size 6 or size 7 needles?
Liz – check your gauge on the larger needle size. Be sure to wash and block your swatch before you check!
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