Crochet Gauge Swatch: How to Measure and Adjust Video Tutorial
Learn how to make and measure a crochet gauge swatch, then adjust hook size or tension when your stitch and row counts do not match the pattern.
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Crochet a swatch larger than the pattern’s measuring area, block it if the finished project will be blocked, then count stitches and rows across the specified measurement in the center of the swatch.
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Choose a crochet hook size using the yarn label, pattern gauge, fabric goal, and your own tension instead of relying on one universal chart.
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