Help please

[grammiepamie]

I made my very first pair of baby booties and one is slightly larger than the other. Is that due to my tension or because I am left handed but crochet right handed or do I need to find a very SIMPLE pattern to work with first? The booties are for my 13th great--grandchild due in November. I would like for them to be the same size and done before she is born. Her blankie is done but oh those booties are a trip. ROFL

[Landon]

Hi, GrammiePamie,

Welcome!! I am Landon, I am new to crocheting. My guess would be the gauge is off due to tension. But, like I said, I am new. I know you will get LOTS of great replies from members here who have been crocheting for ages!! The talent here is truly amazing!!

Congratulations on your 13 great grandchildren, how cool is that? Do you have any pics of her blankie? We LOVE pics!!!

XOXOX
Happy Crocheting,
Landon

[Val]

Hi grammiePamie, wellcome to the forum! my guess it could be your tension also.

[kl1000]

Welcome to the forum! I make only doilies

[Shel]

Hi GrammiePamie, The same thing happened to me and I think it is the tension. I made another one and just kept checking the size as I went. I also discovered I had and extra stitich where I had lost count. Try, try again!

[grammiepamie]

Thank you all ladies so much for the advice. I think you are all right. I am making a new one and I also find that I tendency to grit my teeth as I am working. Odd I never noticed that before. strange. Will let you know how the second pair comes out.

[Beatrice1953]

Graammiepamie, quit gritting those teeth. Crocheting is supposed to be fun honey, not work. Relax first, grab a cup of java or your fav beverage, get relaxed in your chair, take a big breath in hold it for 5 and then let it out to a count of 8 and then start crocheting. Enjoyment is what you're looking for!!! Betty and welcome and congrats on the newest family member!!!

Thank you all ladies so much for the advice. I think you are all right. I am making a new one and I also find that I tendency to grit my teeth as I am working. Odd I never noticed that before. strange. Will let you know how the second pair comes out.

[crochetgal]

Congrats on the upcoming grandbaby!

I've found that when I have to make two identical anythings, that I work on them both at the same time, working a bit on the one and then a bit on the other. That way, my tension is the same on both.

Maybe you might want to try that? For try as I do, I can never get two mittens, socks or anything else to match by doing it any other way.

[Carolyn1953]

crochetgal, I do the same thing with mittens, too. Anthing that you're doing in pairs.

[featherfarm]

My tension changes with what mood I'm in so doing a little on each one at the same time makes sense to me. Congrats on the grandbabies.