I wa wondering how to do guage there’s two ways.One :count the sts and rows with a measuring tape or ruler.Two:divide the sts and the inch.What is the most correct way to get gauge?.Do all of them give you the same gauge?.Which is easier?.
It’s not really either/or. You may have to do both, depending on your pattern. If you’re not using a particular pattern or are modifying a pattern, once you use the ruler to figure out how many stitches or rows per inch you crochet/knit with that particular yarn and needles/hook, then you do the math part to determine size. If you are using a pattern, then it’s trial and error with the yarn, hook/needles and ruler to get the listed gauge.
And how do you do them i forget?.I know a little bit .What do you do if the gauge says 10 sts and 10 rows=1’’ instead of 4’‘inches?.Do you measure it 1’‘inch instead of 4’‘inches or can you measure it 1’'inch?.
Make a 6 inch square swatch then measure the 1 inch gauge in several different places on the swatch to make sure you are working consistently.
This website has good information on gauge. It talks about knitting and crochet. About half way down is the crochet gauge part. http://www.anniesattic.com/pages/yarn_faq.html