How to measure gauge
Practical guidance: how to measure gauge.
Key principles
- Measure in several places and use an average.
- Do not stretch the swatch while measuring.
- Record stitch gauge and row gauge separately because they change independently.
Step-by-step process
- Record yarn, tool and project parameters.
- Make a small test and measure it without stretching.
- Compare the result with the target and change only one parameter at a time.
- Record the decision in the project journal so it can be reproduced.
Common mistakes
The most common mistake is treating label or pattern data as a guarantee. Technique, fibre, stitch and washing can change the result.