Based on the provided information, one way to adjust your crochet involves modifying the height of the loop you pull up when creating a stitch.
Making an Adjustment
The reference describes a specific type of adjustment you can make while crocheting. When forming a stitch, after inserting your hook and pulling up a loop, you might typically pull that loop up to a certain height that feels comfortable and natural for your tension and stitch type.
To make an adjustment, as shown in the referenced video segment (around 1:42-3:27), the adjustment is made by:
- Taking the loop you've pulled up.
- Pulling it up a little bit more than you normally would, beyond your comfortable stitch height.
This action effectively makes the stitch slightly taller than it would be at your usual tension and loop height.
Why Make This Adjustment?
While the snippet doesn't explicitly state why this adjustment is being made, the video title ("Get Your Crochet Gauge Right") suggests this technique could be used to influence your crochet gauge.
Adjusting stitch height can impact:
- Gauge: Making stitches taller might help you achieve the correct stitch gauge (number of stitches and rows per inch) required for a pattern, especially if your natural tension is tighter than the pattern designer's.
- Fabric drape: Taller stitches can sometimes result in a slightly looser, more flexible fabric.
- Overall size: Consistently adjusting stitch height will affect the final dimensions of your crocheted piece.
This method offers a simple, on-the-go way to tweak your stitch tension and size without changing your hook size or yarn.
