Knitting Gauge Calculator
Adjust your stitch and row counts when your knitting gauge does not match the pattern. Enter your gauge and get the corrected cast-on count.
Your Gauge (per 10cm)
Pattern Gauge (per 10cm)
Desired Dimensions
Cast On (Stitches)
121
+11 stitches from pattern
Rows to Work
193
+13 rows from pattern
Gauge Difference
Your gauge is -9.1% different from the pattern.
Gauge matters! Even small differences accumulate over large projects. Always knit a swatch and adjust your needle size to match the pattern gauge.
How to Use This Calculator
- Check your gauge: Knit a swatch in your yarn and measure stitches and rows per 10cm
- Enter your gauge: Input the stitch and row counts from your swatch
- Enter pattern gauge: Check your pattern for the recommended gauge
- Get adjusted numbers: Cast on the adjusted stitch count instead
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