Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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One of the most common crochet questions that I receive is what is gauge in crochet and why is it important? Today I'm going to answer those questions AND I'm also going to teach you:
- How to calculate and measure your gauge
- How to understand and adjust your gauge
- & I'll be listing 12 additional tips throughout the video, so make sure you watch for those!

There are many things to talk about when it comes to crochet gauge, why it's important, and the different ways to adjust your gauge. I can't cover everything in this video but I tried to cover as much as I could without making it more confusing. I hope you find this crochet tips video helpful!

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Crochet Tension Tips Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmobLoMZ1riRi5ufjEx0IaiK9GxnZW4yD
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Beginner Friendly Crochet Stitches to try - youtu.be/K1LO9SgkeoE
FREE Learn To Crochet Masterclass playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmobLoMZ1riTNFsxCena7K93Zsls6F2CF

// TIMESTAMPS //
Intro - 00:00
What is gauge - 00:46
Why is gauge important? - 02:12
A note on tension - 04:08
How to measure a gauge swatch - 04:39
How to calculate & adjust gauge - 07:43
How to adjust row gauge - 09:35
Measuring gauge for a certain stitch pattern - 11:22
Final tips - 14:00

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