๐งถ Knitting Gauge Calculator
Gauge (measured from your swatch)
Desired finished size
Any consistent unit works (e.g. cm) โ just use the same unit for all values.
Enter the stitches and rows you measured on a gauge swatch along with the size they correspond to, and your desired finished width and height, to calculate how many stitches to cast on and how many rows to knit.
How to use
- Enter the stitch count from your gauge swatch and the width (e.g. in cm) it corresponds to.
- Enter the row count from your gauge swatch and the height it corresponds to.
- Enter your desired finished width and height.
- The stitches to cast on and rows to knit are calculated automatically.
FAQ
What is gauge?
Gauge is a measure of knitting density, usually expressed as stitches and rows per 10cm square. It varies with your yarn, needles, and knitting style, so it's best measured from an actual test swatch.
What formula is used?
Stitches to cast on = (gauge stitches รท gauge width) ร desired width. Rows to knit = (gauge rows รท gauge height) ร desired height. Both are rounded to the nearest whole number โ simple proportional math assuming gauge scales linearly with size.
Can I use units other than cm?
Yes โ any unit works, as long as you use the same unit consistently for both the gauge measurements and the desired size.