Hi everyone. I’m Brenda. I never knew this page existed. I’ve been knitting and crocheting since the age of around 7 and I’m now 69 but I’ve never experienced this problem before…….when I was starting a new knitted jacket, my test square fit bang on for the amount of rows (height) but was a whole inch too wide over 4” so I’m having to reduce the amount of stitches when casting on. Has anyone else found this problem? Forgot to say, it is supposed to be Aran weight on 5ml needles.
Hi and welcome to KH!
What is the name of your pattern and designer?
Knitters often see the reverse where the stitch gauge is correct but the row gauge is off by greater or lesser numbers. This may not be a problem since patterns give length measurements or rows can be converted to a measurement. There are exceptions like sideways knits and raglans. It may be more important and easier to adapt if you get stitch gauge rather than row gauge but that depends on your pattern
Was your test square worked in the pattern stitch or in stockinette? Which did the pattern recommend?
Hi. Swatches for tension are the bane of my existence so salmonmac is the one to pay attention to. Just noticed that we’re the same age. Twins? rofl
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