Gauge Calculator

Use your own swatch to figure out how many stitches to cast on for a size, or convert a pattern's stitch count to work at your gauge instead of the designer's.

Cast On / Chain for a Size

Stitches in swatch

Swatch width (in)

Rows in swatch

Swatch height (in)

Desired finished width (in)

Desired finished length (in) — optional

Cast On / Chain Approximately

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Work Approximately

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Adjust a Pattern's Stitch Count

Pattern's stitch count

Pattern gauge: stitches

over (in)

Your gauge: stitches

over (in)

Your Adjusted Stitch Count

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Round to a full pattern repeat if your stitch pattern needs a specific multiple — try the stitch repeat calculator.