Changing Yarn Weight In A Crochet Pattern. Before you do it, read our guide to help you plan! Creating a gauge swatch before starting.
Creating a gauge swatch before starting. Changing yarn weight in a crochet pattern can cause problems. If you are making a jumper or some other fitted garment, matching yarn weight properties is pretty important.
Creating a gauge swatch before starting. If you haven’t met gauge, or you want to substitute for a different yarn weight or fibre, you’ll learn the quick way to follow the pattern in the new yarn weight or how to. Learn how to use your gauge swatch to calculate which size of a pattern to follow or adjust a pattern to create the correct finished size.
Always check yarn labels for crucial information. This week, we’re going to learn how to adjust a crochet pattern for a different weight yarn. If you are making a jumper or some other fitted garment, matching yarn weight properties is pretty important.
So, you've found the perfect pattern that you want to crochet, but there is one small hitch holding you back. Now to be clear, i am talking about changing yarn for crochet motif patterns here. Crocheting with different yarn weights requires a nuanced understanding.