How to obtain gauge crochet Videos

If your pattern calls for 10 sc and 9 rnds to equal 4in you will be measuring across the circle after you have completed 9 rnds. You will want to ensure that it measures 4" across. If it is less or more than 4" you will need to do some adjusting depending upon whether or not you have 10 sc in 4". It will be difficult to measure 10 sc when they are in a circle. I would recommend making a flat rectangular gauge swatch as well to see if you are getting 10 sc" in 4" especially if it is a garment.

I think the title of this is misleading all you are telling people how to do is check the recommended gauge of a yarn on the label and the pattern but that doesn't mean the gauge will be the same automatically for everyone because of tension. I was hoping for how to measure gauge on a swatch with the stitches per row and inch. Sorry I'm not trying to be snarky or rude just pointing it out

Oh wow! I'm so glad I came across this video, it's been baffling me for years why I meet the width but am usually too high in height, I'm definitely a lifter :) thank you

Thanks for this!

Thank you so much for this excellent tutorial. I have been crocheting for years, but I have been having trouble lately with the height of my gauge swatch. You are correct when you mention that changing the hook size will not help to correct the height, but will change the width. This tutorial makes so much sense and gives me a good idea why my width has been ok, but not the height. I must be a "lifter," because my height is always too much. I am eager to try being a "rider" when I crochet and see if that fixes the problem. Thank you and God Bless.

I adore your knitting videos and have been wanting to learn how to crochet so this series is absolutely perfect!

The giant wool & hook are genius - so much easier to see. Thank you. Going to try and work on my tension now..... :0)

Hello VPK, I just wanted you to know that there is something wrong with your uploading because the emails I am receiving from you with a new video is just a big black box and it says this video is private. there seems to be some kind of glitch in your upload / download, etc. I'm sure it's not my computer. I have the latest version of Yosemite / Apple and I have no problems with any other emails and their video coming through to my email. Have a good day.

I'm about as big into crocheting as I am knitting, and you're right, it's nice to change it up. Stacy, I know you say to pick up one leg of the stitch on the foundation row, however, I've gotten in the practice of always picking up two on the foundation row. This leaves for a nicer first row as that first row virtually doesn't gap at all making a nice sturdy edge. Picking up two legs amounts to angling your crochet hook to catch the leg you pick up AND that little hump in the back at the same time. You can also just turn the chain over as you have done in past videos and just pick up that hump, leaving a nice finished edge. Give it a try and tell us all what you think!

Idk how many crochet patterns you plan on making. But I'm making the dishcloth sized swatches and going to sew them into a blanket!