No Gauge, No Problem: Tips for Adapting a Pattern

What can you do if you can't meet the pattern's recommended gauge? It's possible to knit to YOUR gauge instead - with lots of testing and trying on as you knit your project! I'll walk you through the process of knitting a project when your gauge doesn't match - what to watch out for and how you can apply this to your own knitting projects. 🧶 LINKS: Pattern: Westbound by Elizabeth Doherty https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... Elizabeth Doherty's website https://www.bluebeestudio.com/ Yarn: Knit Picks CotLin [Color: Indigo Bunting] https://shrsl.com/2qqvi 📌 CHAPTER LINKS: 00:00 Pattern construction 2:00 Yarn substitution and swatching results 4:45 Advice for using your own gauge 9:05 When to add bust darts 14:30 Finishing and final reveal _____________ ▶️ RELATED KNITTING VIDEOS: My 5 Favorite Summer Tops    • My 5 Favorite Summer Tops (that I wear all...   Does your gauge swatch lie?    • Knit & Chat: Does your gauge swatch lie? H...   _____________ 🧶 MORE HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR KNITTERS 🧶 Knitting Consultations: https://toniaknits.com/knitting-911/ Favorite Knitting Tools & Gear: https://toniaknits.com/favorite-knitt... FREE guide - learn how to Read Your Knitting Stitches: https://toniaknits.com/read-your-stit... FREE Knitting Resource Library - https://toniaknits.com/library/ _____________ ↓↓↓ Follow Nerdy Knitting on Instagram ↓↓↓   / nerdy.knitting   Disclaimer: Some links shared above or in the video may be affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Nerdy Knitting is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #nerdyknitting #knittinghack #knittingtips