Gauge Calculator & Pattern Resizer

Question 1

What is gauge in knitting and crochet?

Accepted Answer

Gauge is the number of stitches and rows per unit of measurement (usually 4 inches or 10cm). It determines the finished size of your project. Even a half-stitch difference per inch can change a sweater by a full size.

Question 2

How do I measure my gauge?

Accepted Answer

Knit or crochet a swatch at least 6 inches square. Lay it flat without stretching. Measure the number of stitches across 4 inches and rows down 4 inches in the center of the swatch.

Question 3

Why doesn’t my gauge match the pattern?

Accepted Answer

Everyone knits and crochets at different tensions. Try going up a needle/hook size if you have too many stitches per inch (tight), or down a size if too few (loose).

Question 4

Do I really need to make a gauge swatch?

Accepted Answer

For anything where size matters (garments, hats, socks), absolutely yes. For blankets and scarves where exact dimensions are flexible, you can skip it but may use more or less yarn than expected.

Question 5

How do I resize a pattern to my gauge?

Accepted Answer

Use our Resize Pattern tab. Enter the pattern’s gauge and your gauge, and we’ll recalculate every stitch and row count, including stitch multiple rounding.

Question 6

What is a stitch multiple?

Accepted Answer

Many stitch patterns repeat over a fixed number of stitches (e.g., a cable that repeats every 8 stitches). Your total stitch count must be divisible by this number, plus any edge stitches. Our calculator handles this rounding.

Gauge Calculator & Pattern Resizer

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