[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Gauge etc.

[Lovette Yewchan]

Hi there.
So I have hated to do gauges but am learning it is important.
So I made a shawl that I used a thinner worsted weight. It called for dk 375mm and I used 4.
The shawl was supposed to be 22 inches by 48.
Mine is wider more than longer.
Can anyone give me hints how to improve this?
Our local Michaels doesn’t have a big selection and I don’t want to pay an arm and a leg.
Lovette