Combining Yarns and Calculating Gauge // Technique Tuesday

This video explains how to calculate the resulting gauge of a yarn created by combining multiple strands of thinner yarns. This process can be used if you are trying to match the gauge of a thicker yarn by creating a yarn substitute with several strands of thinner yarn, as well as just figuring out gauge you'll get when combining several yarns, so that you can figure out what needle to use. Support me by buying me a coffee on Ko-fi! https://www.ko-fi.com/roxannerichardson To jump to a specific point in the video, click on the adjacent time-stamped link: Introduction: 0:00 What is meant by "yarn weight": 0:23 Three reasons why you might combine yarns: 2:11 Combining two strands (how to calculate resulting gauge):4:03 Combining three strands: 6:55 Combining four strands: 8:00 Comparing results: 8:35 Exceptions to the rule: 9:25 Figuring out the needle size needed: 10:42 CRAFT YARN COUNCIL WEBSITE: https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/yarn-weight-system My knitting designs: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/roxanne-richardson If you have questions about this video, or suggestions for future videos, please let me know down in the comments or on social media. Rox Rocks Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/rox-rocks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoxKnits Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoxMpls