When knitting a garment or any project in the round, your final fit depends on accurately matching the pattern's gauge. Because most knitters have different tension when they knit versus purl, you must knit your gauge swatch using only the knit stitch  to accurately predict your tension in the round. Historically, this required cutting the yarn at the end of every row and leaving long tails, which was time-consuming and wasteful. This Short Loop  technique offers a streamlined and yarn-saving...

Sometimes, you might want to crochet at a different gauge than the one specified in the pattern. Whether it's because you're using a different yarn or hook size, or your natural crochet tension differs, adjusting a pattern to your gauge is a valuable skill. To ensure your project turns out the correct size for your gauge, you may need to adjust the pattern. Here’s how to do it: 1. Crochet a Gauge Swatch Choose Your Yarn and Hook:  Use the yarn and hook you plan to use for your project....

Ever found the perfect ribbing pattern—like a lovely Swiss rib  or a classic waffle rib —only to realize your desired garment width...