![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://i.redd.it/owyw7yd71oca1.jpg)
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?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=59c3415b674c97fe28b7498630224fecb251c018)