How to adjust a crochet pattern for different yarn weight

Learn how to use your gauge swatch to calculate which size of a pattern to follow or adjust a pattern to create the correct finished size.

Going beyond the 4 things you need to consider when substituting yarn in a crochet pattern, together we will work through a pattern to calculate the number of stitches and rows we would need to make to achieve the finished size and length we want.

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View the 4 things to consider when substituting yarn -    • How to Substitute Yarn in a Crochet P...  
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Time Stamps
00:00 How to substitute yarn for a different yarn weight in a crochet pattern
03:09 What is a gauge swatch
04:47 What is wrong with your gauge?
05:53 Try a different sized hook
07:56 Gauge Swatch Examples
11:02 Calculate the number of stitches to work
14:50 Adjusting the finished length
18:24 Calculate the number of rows to work
21:57 Adjusting other areas of the pattern

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