Crochet Gauge Calculator
Compare your gauge swatch with the pattern, see how much bigger or smaller your project will come out, and get adjusted stitch and row counts so it still fits.
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How to measure crochet gauge
- Crochet a swatch at least 6 × 6 in (15 cm) in the pattern stitch, with the yarn and hook you plan to use.
- Block it the way you will block the finished piece.
- Lay a ruler across the middle and count stitches over 4 in (10 cm), then rows.
- Too many stitches? Go up a hook size. Too few? Go down one. Each hook size usually changes gauge by about half a stitch per inch.
Questions
What if my crochet gauge is off?
If you have more stitches per 4 inches than the pattern, your fabric is tighter and the project will be smaller: try a larger hook. Fewer stitches means a looser fabric and a larger project: try a smaller hook.
Does gauge matter for blankets?
Less than for garments, but it still changes the finished size and the amount of yarn you need.
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