KnitGauge
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Gauge · counts · repeats

Turn a measured swatch into workable whole counts.

KnitGauge keeps the proportions exact, then shows how valid stitch and row multiples change the finished rectangle.

Exact local arithmetic

Gauge workspace

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Measured swatch
cm
cm
Desired rectangular size
cm
cm
Valid repeat multiples

The result plans a rectangle only. Ease, shaping, edge stitches, yarn, needle size, shrinkage, stretch, and suitability remain outside this calculation.

Whole-count result

Gauge result

Nearest valid counts112 × 210stitches × rows
Gauge per 10 cm22 × 30
Gauge per 4 in22.352 × 30.48
RawLowerNearestUpper
Stitches110108112112
Rows210210210210
Target or intended size50 × 70 cm
Size at nearest multiples≈50.909090 × 70 cm
Width difference+≈0.909090 cm
Height difference0 cm

22 ÷ 10 × 50

Lower, nearest, and upper are positive multiples, not fit recommendations. An exact tie chooses the upper multiple; ≈ marks a non-terminating decimal display.