![I always use smaller needle size than suggested and even then I feel my fabric is too loose/hole-y, even though I try to knit very tightly : r/ knitting I always use smaller needle size than suggested and even then I feel my fabric is too loose/hole-y, even though I try to knit very tightly : r/ knitting](https://preview.redd.it/i-always-use-smaller-needle-size-than-suggested-and-even-v0-owyw7yd71oca1.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=c0df5ca8788c20bfa09d9a18bfcdf03d5c0bc4f4)
I always use smaller needle size than suggested and even then I feel my fabric is too loose/hole-y, even though I try to knit very tightly : r/ knitting
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![Gauge issues - the pattern suggests 4mm needles but I can only get the right stitch gauge with 3.25mm and it's still a little too long row-wise with 3mm! What am I Gauge issues - the pattern suggests 4mm needles but I can only get the right stitch gauge with 3.25mm and it's still a little too long row-wise with 3mm! What am I](https://preview.redd.it/gauge-issues-the-pattern-suggests-4mm-needles-but-i-can-v0-m33ahvosj7g81.jpg?auto=webp&s=21aec1b842ed4daa584af69fd606954a7b048e5b)
Gauge issues - the pattern suggests 4mm needles but I can only get the right stitch gauge with 3.25mm and it's still a little too long row-wise with 3mm! What am I
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Knit Together | How to choose yarn and needles. Needles. Point protectors ( Needle stoppers). Yarn. Yarn needle.
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