What Is Your Gauge? // Which Hook To Use For Ophelia Talks Projects // Do The Experiment!
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- What is your gauge? Do the experiment and find your perfect hook size to use for Ophelia Talks Crochet projects.🧶
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PATTERN⬇️
Round 1
SK, CH4, SS into first CH
2CH, 2DC into circle, 2CH,
* 3DC into circle, 2CH * repeat *-* 3 times
SS to close the round (4 clusters of 3DC)
Round 2
2SS, 2CH, 2DC, 2CH, 3DC into corner CHSP
*3DC, 2CH, 3DC into corner CHSP*, repeat *-* 3 times, SS to close the round
Round 3
2SS, 2CH, 2DC, 2CH, 3DC into corner CHSP
3DC along side (between clusters),
* 3DC, 2CH, 3DC into corner CHSP, 3DC along side (between the clusters) *, repeat *-* 3 times, SS to close the round
Round 4
2SS, 2CH, 2DC, 2CH, 3DC into corner CHSP
3DC along side (between clusters), 3DC along side (between next clusters),
* 3DC, 2CH, 3DC into corner CHSP, 3DC along side (between the clusters), 3DC along side (between next clusters) *, repeat *-* 3 times, SS to close the round
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Pattern is in the description box! So what is the outcome of your experiment?? Anja x
Just done the test and I was really surprised on what hook I should be using for projects with Anya. I’ve always used a 4mm hook but I’m a 3.5mm hook user 😮
I'm so glad you FINALLY did this!!!! Gauge really is so important to replicating a designer's pattern. It hurts my brain when I hear people say they don't test their gauge before making something. I understand if the exact dimensions/sizes aren't the final goal, but taking the time to check gauge saves a lot of time and heartache
Exactly Mandee, a few minutes could save you hours!! Thank you, Anja x
@@OpheliaTalks with this experiment I need to use either a 4.5mm . I'm using a 5mm on the Greenaway and I like the look of it so I think I have a little wiggle room depending on the stitches used. Thanks again!
Thank you. Very useful. I really like the look of my work much better dropping from a 5mm to a 3.75mm. Who knew?? Well of course you did!
Hahaha, well that's quite the drop indeed robrenhar, now you know! Thanks for watching, Anja x
Hello Anja, the 4.0 hook results in the 9x9 granny square. I noted, as you suggested, and appreciate this video.
Thank you🎉
Wonderful Dana, now you'll know for future reference, thank you, Anja x
@@OpheliaTalks thanks Anja, so excited!
I use 3.5mm like you. Glad I did it
Great Pamela, yes I think a lot of people have been surprised at the outcome! Thank you, Anja x
Thanks Anja for this video! I’m a 3mm crochet hook 😆🐞
Wow, that is small Meg, but if that is what works for you, go for it. Thank you, Anja x
Wow how different, definitely going to try this
Great Tracey, I think the outcome might surprise you! Thank you, Anja x
I ALWAYS Swatch my pattern before I start. Great video. So important!!! TFS!
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That's great Barbara, well done, sensible. Thank you, Anja x
Perfect timing for me! I’m just about to begin my Greenway blanket. Thank you so much.
You are so welcome Debbie! Hopefully you'll be very happy with the result, thank you, Anja x
@@OpheliaTalks A 3.75 hook gave me the prescribed 9 mm square.
Wonderful information. 😊
Thank you Elaine, very kind, Anja x
I found I need to use a 4.5mm hook to get the same, almost, measurements as yourself. Such a useful video, especially when im hoping to make your Marble Cardigan ☺️Thank You so much for making this video 💜
Glowhart you're so very welcome, this was what I had in mind, you see, I'm always thinking 6 projects ahead to make sure everything is as easy as possible!!
Thanks for watching, Anja x
nailed it with the 3.50mm. Thank you, Anja.
Perfect crocheting5087, well done, thanks for checking! Anja x
This is a really useful exercise. Thank you Anja! Using a 3.5 hook my square was 9 x 9 cm xx
Spot on Tracey, wonderful, thank you for trying it out, Anja x
Hey Anja…from Tacoma, WA…first time texting. I’ve lived doing your projects. My favorite is your scrap pattern granny square blankets. Did the test and I’m a 3.5MM for your patterns. Never did a test before, but I’m a firm believer now. Have you ever did a rectangular granny square blanket. Enjoy your videos and I refer back often when doing my blankets. Thank you and have a blessed day.
Hi Judy, welcome. I have several tutorials on rectangular granny's, I'll get you a link. This is just one of my videos, please have a look through the others! Thank you, Anja x
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@@OpheliaTalks Anna thank you for reports quickly. I will try your pattern, with one difference…will be using just one color yarn, I can see how to do it with watching you doing your granny squares. Thank you for the tip about the gauge. I am trying to do your scrap blanket pattern with the 3.5MM hook(in the video you used a 4MM hook). It’s to be a blanket for me so I’m looking forward to how it comes out. I may use other color yarn’s of the brand and if I do would like to see how it’s coming along. You are so enjoyable to listen and watch. I’m glad to have learned about the gauge cause I’m liking how my new blanket is coming along. It’s much neater. My mother was from Tokyo, Japan and met my daddy after WWII. We eventually ended up growing up in Rome, GA, cause daddy wanted us to grow up near where he grew up. So I grew up country. She taught me to crochet and knit but it never worked for me, but she was awesome. So thank you for bringing back memories of my sweet mama when I’m crocheting. Do tell your hubby hi.
Anja I’m going to do your rectangle granny pattern for my blanket, we can change our minds correct. Would you like to see how it’s coming along. Take care.
Thank you, it is a great help to be shown!!
You are welcome Sandra, glad it helps! Thank you, Anja x
Really useful ..thank you so much…for me I’m like you it’s the 3.5 ❤️
It's amazing me how many of you have tried it, and got the same result as me, and for some what a size difference too! Thank you Eileen, Anja x
My optimum hook size is 4mm to achieve the 9x9cm square which is luckily the hook size I usually use for SSDK. (My 3.5mm hook produced a square 8x8cm and my 4.5mm hook produced a 9.5x9.5cm square).Thank you for a very useful video Anja.
(As an aside, I always hold my hook with the knife grip, when I have tried to use the pencil grip, it makes my tension tighter.)
That's brilliant Rachel, it really doesn't matter how you hold your hook, but it is interesting to see how the tension changes!! Thanks for watching, Anja xx
Great explanation! Thank you.
Wonderful, hopefully now your future projects won't disappoint. Thank you Roberta, Anja x
I’m going to do it 😊
Great Margaret, have fun, you might be surprised at the results! Thank you, Anja x
I really excited to use 3.50 mm.
That's cool Kathy, have fun, and thank you, Anja x
I made my squares, 3.50mm gave me 8x8 cm. 4mm gave me 9x9 cm. 4.5mm gave me 10x10 cm. So my Hook size for Anya projects is a 4mm hook which is the same as the yarn band of Stylecraft DK stated .however if the yarn is fluffy even though a DK I have often used a 3.75 hook for the look of preferences.but have Never measured beforehand.
Just goes to show sometimes we can rely on the ball band, sometimes not!! Thanks for watching Sonja, Anja x
Thank you Anya for the tutorial, and your kind response to my post. On measurements.blessings to you an Dirk! X
For me, it depends on the project I'm making. I tend to work more loosely on shawls than blankets for example.
It's very much an emotional thing tension, depending on your mood will also change the tension! Thank you Julie, Anja x
@@OpheliaTalks You're welcome!
For 3.5 mm hook, I’m spot on 9 cm and 3.5 inches.
Wonderful Jenny, well done, thank you, Anja x
I was shocked by my results - almost always chose a 4.5mm and now discover that my 3.5mm makes a 9.5cm square! Wow!
There you go Alison, this will make a big difference when it comes to measured wearables like cardigans! Thanks for watching, Anja x
3.75 on the dot! ^_^
Yay Jenn, now you know for future reference! Thank you, Anja x
I was surprised…always used a 4 mm hook, but I Need a 3,5 mm hook for Ophelias Design 😳my tension changed during the time….
A lot of people have been finding the same thing actually, this was the whole point of the video! Thank you for watching Sigruna, Anja x
I’m using 3 1/2 and mines measured 10 by 10 and looks quite big and holey ,
Hmmmm, well Susan, the only thing I can suggest is, you try holding your yarn in a slightly different way, to give it a bit more tension, and also try holding your hook differently.
Let me know how you get on, Anja x
With the 3.5 mm I'm about 9.5 cm. I like thats its firm, and not floppy, as well.
Great Trish, thanks for trying it out, Anja x
Oh dear. I had to do four squares and I could only get the 9cm by using a 3mm hook. My biggest square with the 4.5 was 11cm! I really don't like using a 3mm hook as I can barely see it when I use it!! I think I need to tighten my tension maybe...
@shiningstar3519 it just goes to show how much different we all are, try changing the way you hold your yarn perhaps, give it a bit more tension, see how you go. Thank you, Anja x
When following a pattern, do you need extra yarn for the gauge swatch? I always wondered this. Especially when I purchase a kit.
Most of my patterns usually work out to have a bit left over, alternatively, make your gauge swatch, then don't cut it off, just rip it back and start the project!! Thank you Susan, Anja x
I really like to use the 3.75 mm hook for granny squares
Thank you Debra, now you know! Anja x
3.75mm, haven't seen that size hook before. I thought hooks only came in half sizes! I love learning something new every day!
They are Hiya Hiya hooks!!
This is very helpful, this video
so if i tend to make my knots too tight as it is already with the suggested gauge hook for the yarn (ex: 4mm) should i go up half a size or down ?
@katieshashaty2065 if you're finding your work is coming up too small and tight, you need to use a bigger hook, I suggest you make a test swatch each time you start a project with different yarn so you don't end up frogging everything! Thanks, Anja x