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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">How a simple double crochet and chain one, can make a filet net or mesh. This Swatch stitch pattern creates an easy offset (slanted) filet net.</span></h3>
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;"><b>How to make a half double crochet (half treble crochet) into a decorative and interesting stitch pattern.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">How to turn your single crochet (double crochet) stitch into something more interesting</span></h3>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">a sample of cloth or fabric (or other material);</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">a characteristic specimen of anything.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Therefore, in crochet or knitting, <span style="color: lime;">a swatch is a sample of the fabric used in the finished garment. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A <span style="color: lime;">swatch </span>is used i</span><span style="font-size: large;">n crochet or knitting, to <span style="color: lime;">measure </span>and <span style="color: lime;">match </span>the <span style="color: lime;">gauge/tension</span> used in a pattern, so the end result is a crochet/knit garment made to the right size and measurements.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">A standard dimension, quantity, or capacity.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Therefore, in crochet or knitting, <span style="color: lime;">gauge measures the number of stitches per X number of inches.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">All patterns:</span><span style="font-size: large;"> knit or crochet, mention the gauge/tension used in the pattern, to get the desired result. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;">Some patterns:</span> are not reliant on gauge, these can be simple items such as embellishments or motifs, crochet or knit, using any yarn and recommended hook/needle size for the yarn; and will mention that "<span style="color: cyan;">Gauge/tension is not critical</span>". </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">However, always check to see whether you use a hook/needle size smaller or larger than recommended to achieve desired effect.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Gauge/tension is determined by a <span style="color: cyan;">designer</span>, designing a garment with specific stitches in the pattern, and deciding which yarn and hook size will give the desired result. </span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">Stitch and Row Gauge/Tension:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Garment patterns usually mention both a stitch and a row gauge; to achieve exact fit, in width and length, both the stitch and row gauge/tension are important for the perfect fit.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;">Pattern repeats: </span> some patterns count a set of different stitches as a repeat across a row; resulting in X number of pattern repeats per X number of inches.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;">Gauge/Tension</span> is also found on yarn labels, indicating X number of stitches and X number of rows to 4in (10cm), and recommending hook/needle size. Use this information as a guide only, your gauge/tension swatch may result in a slightly different count.</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">Are your stitches the right size?: </span><span style="font-size: large;">when following a crochet pattern it is important your stitches are consistent in size and match the Gauge/Tension provided in the pattern.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;">Size and Shape:</span> with the correct stitch gauge/tension your crochet garment will match the shape and size mentioned in the pattern.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;">Gauge/Tension:</span> is the ratio of a given number of stitches or rows to inches. For example, ten (10) stitches per inch or five (5) rows per inch. </span></li>
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<li>Use the <span style="color: cyan;">same yarn and hook size</span> recommended in the pattern. </li>
<li><span style="color: cyan;">Make a swatch </span>approximately 6in (15cm) wide X 6in (15cm) long; so you can get an accurate 4in (10cm) measurement across the centre of the swatch.</li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;">Counting stitches:</span> use a rigid ruler, place along row of stitches, use two pins, and mark the beginning and end of 4in (10cm). </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;">Do not stretch fabric:</span> keep fabric flat, do not manipulate to fit whole stitches into the 4in (10cm) measure. Always pin exactly where 4in ends, even if it means you have half a stitch. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;">Count: </span>how many stitches? across 4in (10cm), (include the half).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;">Counting rows:</span> use a rigid ruler, place along a vertical line of stitches.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;">Line up:</span> edge of ruler with bottom of row or stitch.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;">Pin it:</span> one pin, to show first stitch (first row); second pin, at end of 4in (10cm) up.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;">How many rows?</span> count the stitches/rows.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;">Check the gauge/tension:</span> match? is it the same as pattern?</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: cyan;">Accuracy counts: </span>when measuring your gauge swatch. </li>
<li><span style="color: cyan;">Wash and Block:</span> ? only if recommended for pattern, before you measure your gauge/tension swatch. </li>
<li><span style="color: cyan;">Flat surface:</span> Lay the swatch on a flat surface. </li>
<li><span style="color: cyan;">Pin down (if necessary), DO NOT stretch:</span> if edges are curling pin down, careful not to stretch the fabric.</li>
<li><span style="color: cyan;">Gauge/Tension swatch match: </span> same as pattern? YES, proceed with pattern. NO, change hook size. If swatch is too small? use larger hook; if swatch is too big? use smaller hook.</li>
<li><span style="color: cyan;">Swatch again:</span> if your first swatch does not match, use a smaller/larger hook and swatch again; until you match the gauge/tension in the pattern.</li>
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