Gauge - A Comparison:  Flat vs In The Round @SuzanneBryan
Gauge - A Comparison:  Flat vs In The Round  @SuzanneBryan
Uploaded December 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Do you have the same stitch gauge between knitting flat vs in the round? Find out now. This is super important when knitting a cardigan in one piece, with the body flat and the sleeves worked in the round. This can make or break the fit of your garment.

See also:
Making an Accurate Gauge Swatch - youtu.be/pCl4Edg05gA
Reclaiming Swatch Yarn - youtu.be/3Ti8ls0k3dY

Join us in this knitting adventure.
*Pattern: "It Takes a Guild Cardigan KAL Tutorial" by Suzanne Bryan
ravelry.com/patterns/library/it-takes-a-guild-cardigan-tutorial

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Time Stamps:
0:15- How to measure stitch gauge for flat, in the round and I-cord method?
1:05-Video suggestion – Making an Accurate Gauge Swatch.
1:28-TIP –Why is there a change in gauge from Flat vs In the Round?
2:36-TIP –Why I-cord method is not a good option?
4:13- Measuring – how to insert the tapestry needles to mark the columns?
4:56-TIP –How to efficiently count the stitches?
5:16- How to calculate the stitch gauge for the swatch knit in the round?
5:56-Counting on I-cord swatch.
6:16-How to calculate the stitch gauge for the swatch knit as an i-cord?
7:13-How to calculate the stitch gauge for the swatch knit flat?
7:46-How to adjust for your needle size if there is a difference?
8:30-Video suggestion – Reclaim swatch yarn.

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Gauge - A Comparison: Flat vs In The Round

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