What is Crochet Gauge and How To Fix It Video Tutorial Update

What if Your Crochet Gauge is Off?
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A crochet gauge measures how big or small your stitches are. When measuring the gauge, we will check the width and height of the stitches.

What happens if your gauge swatch is off? Besides the obvious of the garment not fitting, the shape of your item might also look different than it should.

The other issue when the gauge is off is you might either have an excess of yarn or run out. If you want to make sure you are using the right amount of yarn, check your gauge. If you crochet more stitches per inch, more yarn will be left over than intended. And if you crochet fewer stitches per inch, then there is a good chance you might run out of yarn.

Most designers, including myself, will suggest making a gauge swatch, so you don't have to rip your project apart if the gauge is off. It's the best way to ensure your project is getting off to a good start. If frogging doesn't bother you, then start your project.