Knitting Gauge Calculator (Stitches and Rows to Cast On)
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Knitting Gauge Calculator (Stitches and Rows to Cast On) by TheCalcTools
How the Knitting Gauge Calculator (Stitches and Rows to Cast On) works
Gauge is the number of stitches and rows in a measured square, usually 10 cm or 4 in. Divide by the swatch size to get stitches per unit, then multiply by the width you want.
Knit a swatch in pattern and block it as you will the finished piece before measuring; small gauge differences add up over a whole garment.
The formula
Worked example
Using the default values shown in the calculator:
| Stitches in 10 cm (4 in) of your swatch | 22 |
|---|---|
| Rows in 10 cm (4 in) of your swatch | 30 |
| Target width (cm or in, same unit as the gauge) | 50 |
| Target length | 60 |
| Gauge measured over | 10 cm |
- At 22 stitches per 10 cm, a 50 cm width needs 110 stitches.
- At 30 rows per 10 cm, 60 cm takes 180 rows.
Result:
| Stitches to cast on | 110 |
|---|---|
| Rows to work | 180 |
| Stitches per cm or inch | 2.20 |
| Rows per cm or inch | 3.00 |
Frequently asked questions
My gauge is off. What should I do?
Too many stitches per 10 cm: use bigger needles. Too few: use smaller needles. Or recalculate with this tool.
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