Measuring gauge for 1x1 rib

[afuna]

I'm trying to figure out how to measure gauge for 1x1 rib, and I'm running into issues figuring out what to do with the stretch. Should I measure it stretched, compacted, or loosely together on the needle?

If it makes any difference, this is for a hat (pattern: Greentrelac Beret) -- only my second time doing a hat, and I didn't have to measure gauge for the first one, so I'm not sure how to go about this one now.

Comments

[rhivolution]

I would say about halfway, personally. Usually the pattern will say how it's supposed to be measured, though, so it's hard to say.

[afuna]

*checks* The pattern just says to "Work a gauge swatch in 1x1 rib, and note the number of stitches in 4"."; I've been hoping there's some sort of standard (or commonsensical rule of thumb) for measuring gauge on things to be worn.

Your advice of "halfway" worked! So thank you! I'm very stoked about finishing this hat *g*