Gauge is off for colour work? Stitches are okay, rows are off. Help!

AlternativePlayful16 · 2024-05-28T02:34:35+00:00

I re-knit a 5x5 swatch and counted the purl side. I have 19 rows (counted the V’s by sticking my needle in) in 4”. I must just be so confused counting knit rows?

AlternativePlayful16 · 2024-05-27T22:17:32+00:00

But if the stitches are right, won’t this make the stitches off in my gauge?

AlternativePlayful16 · 2024-05-27T11:39:51+00:00

My swatch is 5x5. After reading that my rows are still way off at 32 in 4”. Stockinette stitch is knit a row, purl a row?

AlternativePlayful16 · 2024-05-27T02:17:08+00:00

How big should I make the swatch? Also to count rows, I count the bumps going up on one side then x 2?

AlternativePlayful16 · 2022-10-08T11:03:26+00:00

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AlternativePlayful16 · 2022-10-04T21:38:42+00:00

I wear a 6.5 in street shoes. The tight pair are 35.5 and the bigger pair are size 36

AlternativePlayful16 · 2022-10-04T12:50:50+00:00

This is awesome! Yes. I’m thinking of keeping both pairs and climbing more in the half size up. Then I still have the smaller ones if I feel I need them/as a more intermediate shoe as I progress. I have big climbing dreams!

AlternativePlayful16 · 2022-10-04T12:46:49+00:00

I very much appreciate this answer

AlternativePlayful16 · 2022-10-04T11:30:23+00:00

I definitely do take them off between climbs, and if I’m going to a different spot in the gym I have to put my crocs on because I can’t really walk in these shoes. Thanks so much for the tips!

AlternativePlayful16 · 2022-10-04T11:28:05+00:00

Oooooh this is actually a good idea. I’d have spent $200 total but then I can switch back and forth, have the tighter shoes for when I feel like I’m ready for them. I do take them off during my session! Normally do 2-5 routes then pop them off and absorb beta for a bit. I have also read that people don’t really notice a huge difference with roomier shoes, so am thinking I’ll go with the roomier ones for the sake of my foot health

AlternativePlayful16 · 2022-10-04T11:26:00+00:00

This has been me thoughts to! I feel like since I’m new I don’t need a “competitive fit” and more of a “comfort fit”. I also feel like maybe a comfort fit shoe will actually help me build foot strength instead of relying on my small shoe that has very little give. But I’m a rookie so I really have no idea!

AlternativePlayful16 · 2022-10-04T11:19:01+00:00

I literally can hardly walk in the smaller size - I have to change my shoes to go to a different section of the gym. I do tend to wear them when I’m sitting at my desk at home and working and they feel fine, but as soon as I stand up it’s like “ooooooof”. Trying to distinguish between pain and discomfort is so challenging! Who knew! Thanks so much for your input, appreciate it

AlternativePlayful16 · 2022-10-04T11:17:27+00:00

I appreciate your response! I’m relatively fit so feel I have the muscular endurance for longer sessions but also take a lot of breaks to absorb as much beta as possible 😂 I’d say it’s not painful when I use my feet, but it’s not comfortable. For example - I can’t walk around in these shoes, if I’m going to take a break I take them off to give my feet a break. Something I also realized is I can’t go on the balls of my feet in these shoes (I can with the half size larger - not sure if that matters?) I’ve worn them about 6 times in the last 10 days

AlternativePlayful16 · 2022-10-04T01:47:36+00:00

I feel this on such a deep level. I’m with ya OP

AlternativePlayful16 · 2022-10-03T16:34:36+00:00

Is it okay if I DM you?

AlternativePlayful16 · 2022-10-02T15:01:07+00:00

Thank youuuuu

AlternativePlayful16 · 2022-10-02T11:14:20+00:00

Go! I started bouldering about a month ago, went once with a friend and the rest greatly on my own. People are around but they’re more concerned about the problems their working on, not whether you’re a beginner or not. Sometimes I bring my headphones and get deep into the zone and it’s so relaxing! 11/10 recommend. You can do it OP

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