Notes on gauge, yarn and arithmetic.

The guides follow the order a project usually needs: measure the swatch, diagnose a gauge that will not match, choose a substitute by length, then estimate the quantity.

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  1. 51 · Pattern reading · 2026-10-29 · 6 min read

    How to lengthen or shorten a garment pattern

    Changing body or sleeve length is one of the safest pattern adjustments. Where to add or remove rows, and where the maths stops being safe.

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