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No Gauge, No Problem: Tips for Adapting a Pattern

Nerdy Knitting

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What can you do if you can't meet the pattern's recommended gauge? It's possible to knit to YOUR gauge instead - with lots of testing and trying on as you knit your project! I'll walk you through the process of knitting a project when your gauge doesn't match - what to watch out for and how you can apply this to your own knitting projects.

🧶 LINKS:
Pattern: Westbound by Elizabeth Doherty
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Elizabeth Doherty's website
https://www.bluebeestudio.com/
Yarn: Knit Picks CotLin [Color: Indigo Bunting]
https://shrsl.com/2qqvi

📌 CHAPTER LINKS:
00:00 Pattern construction
2:00 Yarn substitution and swatching results
4:45 Advice for using your own gauge
9:05 When to add bust darts
14:30 Finishing and final reveal

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20 Comments

@Lorie405 3 years ago

You are one of my absolute favorite channels.

@DebbieHQ 2 years ago

Tonia, I really enjoy these types of video's of yours! I DO WANT, and NEED, to learn about the bust darts, since knitting patterns NEVER include that info (unlike sewing patterns, where it's standard).
I love that you show us on your own body, or in actual knitting examples, and explain all of the details. I wish we'd learn a little more about the math when knitting in your own gauge, as I never hit the row gauge...and sometimes it does matter.
Thanks for a great video!

@susiedisney2527 2 years ago

Good idea about doing a swatch using 3 different size needles. Thanks for the heads up!

@lindalane4999 3 years ago

I have had to change sizes because of gauge problems. I do it exactly how you described. Thank you.

@sonjanordahl3158 11 months ago

Excellent video. This is so helpful and hope filling for those of us who are not shaped like models. Thank you for sharing and please do a bust dart video.

@TrudySchwartzBurrill 1 year ago

I love it. It was worth the work, for sure.

@amberm4181 1 year ago

Your videos are very informative! Thank you!!

@lauramartens5516 3 years ago

Very nice, thank you. The top fits you so well!

@BrendaKnitsAtDeerwood 3 years ago

This project turned out great and the color is beautiful on you.

@maryruthhurst2760 3 years ago

Very lovely work! Thank you for sharing this project and all of the details.

@Ladeedi73 3 years ago

Awesome! Thank you!

@beverlythompson3246 3 years ago

Wonderful sweater- great colour and fit!

@ginnyc 3 years ago

Very informative episode. Thank you 💜

@laurahorgan7657 3 years ago

Your sweater came out lovely!

@est-fm9ui 4 months ago

According to my ✨️maths✨️ I'd have to size down to a size that wasn't specified in the pattern. So I'm just gonna recalculate the stitch count for every step. Not worried about row gauge because the pattern includes measurements so I'll try to match those. 😅 Wish me luck.

@angelaholsapple8830 3 years ago

That is a lovely color on you

@KalliBella1 3 years ago

Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with this project. The end result is great! I appreciate how you explained the logic behind your changes!
BTW, I am currently pursuing the MHK certificate program and am at the moment launching into the first few swatches. Excited! :)

@leahhadler9687 3 years ago

I stumbled across your videos when searching for a new source for yarny/knitting information, and I'm so grateful the YouTube algorithm brought your content into my life! I'm constantly looking for ways to produce a garment with a fabric I like that does not match the pattern gauge, so your this video was really helpful.

I have a question that might fit into a future video - how would you adjust a pattern for someone who has a bit of a belly and a flat chest, especially when the person's frame (shoulders in particular) is more narrow? I'm thinking specifically for a circular yolk or top-down raglan sweater. Thanks for your nerdy content!

@robertmae3416 3 years ago

I've watched a lot of knitting podcasts but, as far as I can tell, no one has covered how to start a young child off knitting. What size needles work best to start and what size yarn, so they won't get discouraged. Do you start with a square or would that not be exciting for them, though easy. Do you start them holding needles the proper way or just let them drop the right needle, throw the yarn around and make a stitch, which makes for such awful gauge there are holes everywhere. Do you think you could help some of us grannies get our grandchildren (8 &10) to get started the best way?

@debmidas7736 3 years ago

Thanks Tonia. I have been doing the same. Not even worrying about getting gauge. Just looking at the fabric and then adjusting . What I am wondering is how to increase the front .Abdomen is bigger than bust You mentioned increasing at the sides. How to you figure out the increases when there is maybe 16 stitch increases. Do you increase over how many rows. I'm not sure if this is making sense. I also notice that when I try on after joining after the armhole depth that it rides up more in the back. Do I add more short rows in the back? Hope this makes sense. Love your podcast.