Knit 1
Crochet Math: Understanding Crochet Gauge & Construction
Crochet Math: Understanding Crochet Gauge & Construction
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Demystify your crochet projects!
Upcoming sessions:
- Sunday, September 27th 2-4pm
Are you digging into the world of crochet, but having trouble understanding all this gauge business? Or maybe you want to understand how much yarn you really need when you make something longer. We know crochet can be really amazing…until suddenly, your sweater is two sizes too big and you have no idea why.
In this two hour deep dive, our resident expert Carissa will walk you through the basics (and not-so-basics) of crochet math, including understanding crochet gauge, crochet swatching, making basic alterations to patterns for better fit, and how to understand sizing.
Crochet math will help you leave behind that feeling like your projects are unpredictable, and put you in the driver’s seat of amazing stitches that work with your tension and not against it.
What you need to know and be comfortable completing without help from the instructor (or you're willing to learn before this class): basic crochet skills, including basic stitches and how to work both flat and in the round
What you'll learn in this class: You'll learn how to better understand and achieve correct gauge, as well as what to do when your gauge just won't match. You'll also learn basic crochet construction math, and how use pattern measurement information to your advantage in choosing sizes or substituting yarn
This is the perfect class for a curious beginner or the experienced knitter that's never explored gauge or pattern math.
Required Materials:
- Pen & paper to take notes with
- Any blocked gauge swatches that you might have questions about
- A measuring tape or ruler
What you'll get:
- One 2-hour class session with expert instruction by Carissa.
This class is intended for adults. We welcome our younger knitters in private lessons only. For inquiries, please reach out to breean@knit1chgo.com.
Please read our class policies before signing up for this class.
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Class Policies
CLASS POLICIES & GUIDELINES
- All class fees are non-refundable. If you have a conflict, you must notify us at least 7 days before the start date of your first class in order to receive store credit. We will always do our best to help you reschedule, but it may not always be possible.
- Our group classes and private lessons are designed for adults ages 18 and up.
- No store credit will be issued for unattended classes and no store credit will be issued for cancellations made within 7 days of the start date of the first class.
- We put the health and safety of all our staff and community members first. If you have been exposed to Covid or you are otherwise feeling unwell, we ask that you please stay home.
- We have a class minimum of 3 students, so it’s never a bad idea to sign up with a friend or two! If you are the only student that signs up for one of our classes, we will contact you ahead of time and issue a full refund if there is a cancellation on our part.
- We understand that sometimes students need some extra help outside of class, so we offer Project Support and Private Lessons.
- For our students to get personalized attention, we like to keep our class sizes small. For this reason, we require students to sign up in advance for all of our classes, lessons, and project support sessions.
- Speak Kindly: Knitting and crochet can be challenging, so let’s be KIND and PATIENT with ourselves and each other during the learning journey. Each person's energy has an impact on the group dynamic!
- Neutral & Positive: Let’s keep our discussion topics generally relaxed and positive so everyone feels comfortable in the space. When in doubt, stick to topics related to what we're gathering together for – knitting, crochet, fiber.
- Scents & Allergens: To make the space accessible and friendly to those with scent sensitivities, we discourage any particularly strong smells or heavy perfumes. Additionally, you are welcome to bring snacks for yourself to share, however, we ask that you inform us if you're bringing anything with common allergens.
- Group Class Dynamic & 1-1 Support: We host small sized classes at Knit 1 so that we can accommodate the needs of everyone taking the class. This means we'll need to balance group instruction with intermittent one-on-one help. Your instructor will do their best to support everyone in the class equitably.
- Prerequisite Skills: If you need additional 1-1 support, we offer Project Support and Private Lessons. Your instructor may recommend these options to you if they discover that you'd benefit from additional support outside of class or in the case you do not have the prerequisite skills for a particular class. We will discuss these options with you outside of the class environment.