Gauge swatch help please. I am either off with rows OR stitches. I am a newbie and this is my first one.

Hello peeps. I want to start by saying I have only just learnt about gauge swatching, so I hope I make sense.

Gauge swatch said 16 rows or until it’s 6 inches… I got to 16 inches first.

4’x4’ should be 13.5 stitches by 11.5 rows. My stitch count is close enough, it’s 13, but my rows are off. I have 9.5 rows.

I am using yarn that says I should be using 5mm hook, which I’ve used. I think a 4.5mm hook would see me way off with my stitches.

I am not a tight crocheter, but I’m equally not loose either.

Does this matter that I am off with rows? Thanks in advance.

Hello peeps. I want to start by saying I have only just learnt about gauge swatching, so I hope I make sense.

Gauge swatch said 16 rows or until it’s 6 inches… I got to 16 inches first.

4’x4’ should be 13.5 stitches by 11.5 rows. My stitch count is close enough, it’s 13, but my rows are off. I have 9.5 rows.

I am using yarn that says I should be using 5mm hook, which I’ve used. I think a 4.5mm hook would see me way off with my stitches.

I am not a tight crocheter, but I’m equally not loose either.

Does this matter that I am off with rows? Thanks in advance.