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the ultimate beginner guide to knitting with video and fun characters

Knitting gauge is one of the most important knitting concepts to understand. It's the difference between garments that fit and garments that are disastrously too small or too large. Someone who understands knitting gauge has

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how to get gaug on your next swatch with text overlay that reads, how to get gaug on your next swatch

We all know that the gauge and swatch are ESSENTIAL in knitting. Or do we? ⚠ If you are a beginner knitter, read on to find out the importance of the gauge and swatch & why you NEED to do it!

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knitting tips for beginners and knitters to know about how to do it in the next few minutes

Today I wanted to share a little bit of knowledge with you about row gauge. It's something that often gets left out of conversation when knitters talk about their gauges, and whether they're a tight knitter or a loose knitter.

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four crocheted squares with the words loose written in white yarn and three rows of stitches

Why is stitch gauge variable between knitters? It's a mystery of knitting encompassing many factors. Widely understood to have an influence are needle size, needle composition (material), tension in yarn supplied; and this post considers all these. Yet, a factor equally important--if not more--so lies in the formation of the knit stitch itself. We'll start there. We can say there are two properties of a knit stitch: its width, and its height. In the simplest conception, width arises from the…

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a person is pointing at a piece of paper with the text, get to know your pattern

It’s important to understand how to achieve the proper gauge in a knitting pattern. In this video, Mary Beth Temple explains how to read the gauge section of a knitting pattern, and how you go about achieving the proper gauge. The gauge listed on a knitting pattern is the exact gauge that the person who knit the sample shown in the pattern got when knitting the piece. It’s important for your gauge to match so that you’re finished item will be the correct size.

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the importance of gauge knitting is very important

Ever wondered why your knitting projects don’t turn out as expected? The answer lies in 'The Importance of Gauge in Knitting.' This blog post explains why gauge is critical for getting your desired fit and look. With easy-to-follow tips and techniques, you'll learn to measure and adjust your gauge like a pro. Make your next project a success—check out the complete guide on the blog today! #TheImportanceOfGaugeInKnitting

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a pair of scissors sitting on top of a knitted blanket

Are you a knitting enthusiast looking for an accurate gauge for your projects? Look no further! Our accurate knitting gauge can help you keep track of the number of stitches and rows per inch, so you can make sure your projects look perfect every time. Learn more about why this gauge is the perfect tool for helping you create beautiful knitted garments.

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the text how to make gauge swatches work for you, part 2 possible problems

Do you feel like your gauge swatches keep lying to you? What could be the problem? What do you do if you can't get stitch and row gauge? And how do you know if your gauge is close enough? Click here and find out!

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