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Today I'm taking a deep dive into the topic of gauge. Let's swatch together, take measurements, and discuss what to do if you aren't achieving gauge for your next pattern. I share my fool proof tips on how to guarantee a better fit on your next garment!

Find the Knitter's Kitchen blog post and gauge calculator here: https://knitterskitchen.com/2018/01/3...

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⏰ TIME STAMPS
• 0:00 intro
• 0:49 swatching for gauge
• 1:55 start with the pattern
• 4:20 choosing yarn and needles/hook
• 5:07 the stitch pattern matters
• 7:27 barber cord is your friend
• 8:24 necessary supplies
• 8:48 how many stitches to cast on
• 10:15 why would I swatch “in the round”
• 12:02 tip for faux swatching in the round
• 16:03 the top reasons to make a gauge swatch
• 20:38 our first look at the swatch in progress
• 21:05 blocking your swatch
• 23:49 measuring your swatch
• 33:12 what to do if you don’t achieve proper gauge
• 33:53 substituting a different weight of yarn
• 36:54 doing the math to find the right pattern size
• 42:03 no single pattern will fit all body types equally
• 44:38 an online gauge adjustment calculator
• 46:33 row gauge vs stitch gauge
• 49:17 sea glass requests
• 56:06 final thoughts and outro

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TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO
• creating a gauge swatch
• taking the right measurements
• choosing the perfect sweater size no matter your gauge

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