The formula
width = stitches ÷ stitch gauge × length the gauge was measured over
height = rows ÷ row gauge × length the gauge was measured over
Example: 100 stitches at 20 stitches per 4 inches is 100 ÷ 20 × 4 = 20 inches wide. 120 rows at 28 rows per 4 inches is 120 ÷ 28 × 4 ≈ 17.1 inches tall.
Using it
- Check a pattern's schematic against your own gauge before you start.
- To work backwards from a width to a stitch count, use the cast-on calculator.
- Measure gauge on a washed swatch; blocking can change the size of the finished fabric.
Frequently asked questions
How wide is 100 stitches?
At 20 stitches per 4 inches (5 per inch) it is 20 inches. At 24 stitches per 4 inches it is about 16.7 inches.
How do I find the length from rows?
Divide the rows by your row gauge and multiply by the length the row gauge was measured over, as the calculator does.
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