Crochet - How to Determin whether you're on the right crochet track

Crochet - How to Determin whether you're on the right crochet track

Whether you're measuring an unblocked or a blocked swatch, you want to obtain the most accurate measurement possible, both in terms of stitches and rows. Specifically, you measure the swatch from side to side, counting the stitches, and from bottom to top, counting the rows.

When counting stitches and measuring rows, always use the center of the square swatch, rather than going from edge to edge. Compare your measurement to those given in the pattern to determine the accuracy of your stitches. And make sure to position your ruler or tape measure evenly across the stitches and rows.

To measure stitches:

Place the ruler at the left edge of a stitch and measure across to the left edge of another stitch. Make sure the ruler is level across the top of the row below.

Count the stitches that you have in the 4 inches. The number of stitches you count should equal the gauge given for the pattern. You can count half stitches too. If you're even a half of a stitch off, your finished piece may be several inches too big (or too small).

It's essential to count accurately; don't stretch or distort your crochet to get the "right" number. If your gauge isn't perfect the first time around, you can change hook size later to get everything right.

To measure rows:

Align the ruler's edge vertically to the side edge of the stitches, making sure it's evenly positioned.

Count rows, keeping track of any partial rows. Because a crochet row can be quite tall, you need to measure as accurately as possible. Again, in an ideal world, the number of rows will match the gauge given in the pattern.

You can use these steps to measure the gauge of the practice swatch you made in the last section to see how close your gauge is to the one given in the pattern. And if your gauge is off (either in rows or stitches), don't fret. The next section, "Making adjustments," helps you correct the problem.

When measuring gauge in the round, measure from the outside edges of the given round through the center of the swatch.

If, after you measure your swatch, the gauge is right on, then you're good to go, and you can jump right in to the project. However, if you have too many stitches, then you're crocheting too tight and you have to loosen up a bit. If you have too few stitches, then you're too loose and need to tighten up. But don't try to adjust your crochet tension to correct the problem.

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