My Apple Watch will not reset with the directions that I followed due to forgetting my passcode. How else can I get it unlocked and reset

Try using the Watch app on your paired iPhone:

If you forget your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support

Or, you can try this:

If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support

Same wording, different links ;-)

To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock

From a web browser,sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID.

Go to Find iPhone.

Click All Devices at the top of the screen.

Click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase [device]. Select Next until the device is erased.

Click Remove from Account.