{"product_id":"crochet-math-understanding-crochet-gauge-construction","title":"Crochet Math: Understanding Crochet Gauge \u0026 Construction","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDemystify your crochet projects! \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUpcoming sessions: \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunday, September 27th 2-4pm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneed 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrochet 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you need to know and be comfortable completing without help from the instructor (or you're willing to learn before this class): \u003c\/strong\u003ebasic crochet skills, including basic stitches and how to work both flat and in the round \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll learn in this class: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the perfect class for a curious beginner or the experienced knitter that's never explored gauge or pattern math. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequired Materials: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePen \u0026amp; paper to take notes with \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny blocked gauge swatches that you might have questions about\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA measuring tape or ruler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll get: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 2-hour class session with expert instruction by Carissa. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis class is intended for adults. We welcome our younger knitters in private lessons only. For inquiries, please reach out to \u003ca href=\"mailto:breean@knit1chgo.com\" title=\"Bree Email\"\u003ebreean@knit1chgo.com\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease read our class policies before signing up for this class.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knit 1","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46056218918946,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/5722\/6018\/files\/2026ClassListings_Promo_12.png?v=1784816364","url":"https:\/\/knit1chgo.com\/products\/crochet-math-understanding-crochet-gauge-construction","provider":"Knit 1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}