Gauge help

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Lil Kristie

Discussion Starter · Aug 25, 2012

I need some help. I've been crocheting since I was 16. I'm having a very big senior moment.

I'm making a sweater for my GD. The pattern says gauge is: 11 DC = 4 inches, 6 rows = 4 inches, using an I hook and worsted yarn. I have less stitches and rows using the I hook. I can't remember if I need to go up or down a hook size to get the correct gauge.

Thank you.

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Lil Kristie

Discussion Starter · #3 · Aug 25, 2012

fergablu2 said:
Use a smaller hook. Too many stitches, use a bigger hook. Too few stiches, use a smaller hook.

Thank you very much. Not feeling the greatest today. Been dizzy and lightheaded and mind did not want to work at all.

Deb

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Lil Kristie

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 26, 2012

RoxyCatlady said:
If you don't have enough stitches, you are making them too small, so you need a bigger hook!

Thank you very much. Found the right gauge. Had to go up a hook. One of the colors she wants in it, I have to double, as it is thin yarn.

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