Gauge swatch

The first step is always: make a gauge swatch! We know it’s not the most exciting job (because you’re desperate to get onto the fun part of creating your new dream project), but working up a gauge swatch is really crucial. Use the stitch that you need for the pattern. Everyone crochets or knits differently, whether loosely or very tightly, so it is important to know how many stitches and rows you need to knit or crochet to produce a 10 x 10 cm swatch. It helps you determine whether you need to use a larger or smaller hook or needles. Once the gauge swatch is finished, we can move on to adjusting the pattern to your size.