►►► READ THE FULL BLOG POST: https://sheepandstitch.com/library/what-is-knitting-gauge-and-why-you-should-care/ Knitting gauge is one of the most important knitting concepts to understand. It's the difference between garments that fit and garments that are disastrously too small or too large. Someone who understands knitting gauge has a world of well-fitting sweaters, mittens, socks and more at their fingertips! In this video, we'll go over what gauge is, why it's important, and how to get it so that you can start knitting things that fit! As a wise yarn wrangler once said, "If you want to knit something that fits, then you got to get gauge." VIDEO CHAPTERS: 00:14 Introduction 01:24 What’s Knitting Gauge Anyway? 03:46 Knitting Gauge in the Real World 05:47 How to Knit a Gauge Swatch 10:05 Should You Block Your Gauge Swatch? 12:30 How to Block a Gauge Swatch 14:07 Measuring Your Gauge Swatch: Stitch Count Edition 16:33 Measuring Your Gauge Swatch: Row Count Edition 19:48 Troubleshooting Gauge 20:20 Your Gauge Has Too Few Stitches or Rows 25:36 Your Gauge Has Too Many Stitches or Rows 30:19 Thanks for watching. Buh-bye! HELPFUL RELATED VIDEOS: ➜ Knitting in the Round for Beginners: https://youtu.be/_BNZx2Nt8Ng ➜ Doubled Pointed Needles for Beginners: https://youtu.be/s0LkNM2ojZA SUBSCRIBE! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=sheepandstitch Music Used in this Video: Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired Joey Pecoraro: https://soundcloud.com/joeypecoraro YoWiLLLL: https://www.youtube.com/user/YoWiLLLL