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Going crazy trying to get gauge help!
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Going crazy trying to get gauge help!

Ok so my pattern ask for a gauge of 18 stitches on size 8 needles.

Edit: I've done 6 swatches over the last few days trying to get gauge.

Size 2.5 = 14 stitches

Size 3 = 16 stitches

Size 4 = 20 stitches

Size 5 = 20 stitches

Size 6 = 21 stitches

I've done three swatches, even though my yarn has a recommended gauge of 20 stitches on size 6 needles I go 20 stitches on size 4 needles, Then 16 stitches on size 3 needles and 14 stitches on size 2.5 needles.

I'm going crazy and can't figure out what is happening.

If anyone can give me advice on my swatches and how to get my pattern gauge then I'd be greatful thanks.

Here's the link to the pattern I want to make: https://www.originallylovely.com/blogs/knitting-archive/simple-summer-tank-top-knitting-pattern

u/-Greek_Goddess- — 5 days ago
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So I'm knitting a cardigan for the first time and the pattern says to do the increases while knitting and the purl the second rows. My purl rows are always super loose so I decided to knit the whole way through which means it's going to be knit in garter instead of stockinette. I'm blind so can't see the difference will it look ugly the way I'm knitting? Any tips on how to tighten up my purls?

Thanks!

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u/-Greek_Goddess- — 17 days ago
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So I'm thinking of getting a penfriend to label my food and medication among other things. It seems like the labels are sticky and it might not be the best idea to stick them directly to a bag of frosen veggies etc.

Has anyone use a penfriend and have tips on the best way to make sure the labels are as reusable and transferable from one item to the next?

Thanks!

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u/-Greek_Goddess- — 25 days ago