Learn how to test your gauge for crochet projects and why it’s important. You can find the Shaun the Sheep project shown in this video in issue 3 of Your Crochet & Knitting magazine. You can find the magazine in any UK supermarket or click here:

This video is kindly sponsored by Practical Publishing.

My Website is in maintenance mode at the moment, but please find the written instructions below:

Testing your crochet gauge is really important if you are creating projects such as toys or garments. If you don’t get it right, you could end up with a jumper that is a lot bigger or smaller than you anticipated.

When it comes to tension squares and testing you gauge, it can seem a little complicated. But hopefully I can break that down for you today in order to make it seem a little less intimidating.

What do I need to know first?
You may find Gauge information on your crochet pattern. lets use todays example of ’20 stitches x …. rows per 10cm square’

This simply means that when you measure 10cm you should find 20 stitches within that measurement.

It will also give you suggested yarn and suggested hook size.

How to make your tension square
Ideally you should use the suggested yarn, however this isn’t always possible. If you want to substitute your yarn, make sure it’s the same yarn weight. e.g. Double Knit.

You want to start off by making your square with the suggested hook size.

In this case, I made my square 10cm x 10cm which was 20 double crochet stitches wide and 20 rows high. I then measured the stitches between 0cm and 5cm and doubled the number. I do this in order to save a little bit of time but it works the same.

What to do is the numbers don’t match?

If you discover that you have too many stitches per the stated measurements then your tension is too tight. In this case, you can INCREASE your hook size to cater to your tension.

if you find that you have too few stitches per the stated measurements, then your tension is too loose. In this case, you can DECREASE your hook size.

Don’t worry if you have to make a few swatches to get it right. Believe me it’s much better to spend a little time with your swatches then realise you entire project is wrong.

#crochet #crochettutorial #easycrochet #testgauge

*Some links may be affiliate links which will allow me to make a small commission on any products purchased through my recommendation. Please note that this does not influence my opinion or recommendations in any way.

Subscribe to my monthly crochet subscription box:

Subscribe to my newsletter:

Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook here:

POPULAR VIDEOS:

What to do with your ends:
How to change Colour:
Keeping a straight edge:
Boarder tutorials:
Left Handed videos available :
Other crochet tutorials :
Crochet basics :

SHOP FOR MORE SUPPLIES:

Bella Coco Store:
Crochet Accessories:
Other Printable PDF patterns:

It important to know that there is a difference in UK terms. The techniques are the same, there is just different terminology. Being aware of this from the beginning will help you with learning to crochet, this conversion chart will help you:

CONVERSION CHART LINK: bit.ly/Conversionchart

OTHER PLACES TO FIND ME:-

Follow me for Craft and Crochet:-
Website:
Vlog channel:
Instagram:
Twitter:
Pinterest:
Facebook:

Follow me for Lifestyle and behind the scenes:-

Lifestyle channel:
Instagram:
Twitter:
Pinterest:
Facebook:

Fuente del vídeo