🧶 Gauge & Cast‑On
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📏 Swatch measurements
💡 Always measure after blocking
in
sts
in
rows
5.0
sts / in
6.0
rows / in
(20 sts & 24 rows per 4 in)
Cast on
200
stitches
ROWS TO KNIT
120
GAUGE
5.0
sts/in
⚡ With 10% ease: cast on 220 sts
Rounded up from 200.0
📘 Quick guide
What is knitting gauge?
Gauge is the number of stitches and rows per inch (or cm). It determines the final size of your project. Always knit a swatch and measure after blocking.
Why does this calculator round up stitches?
You can't cast on a fraction of a stitch. We round up to the nearest whole number to ensure your project isn't too small. The exact decimal is shown for reference.
Inches or centimeters?
Use the top tabs to switch instantly. All values convert automatically — no need to re‑enter numbers.
What is "ease"?
Ease is extra room added to garments. Positive ease = looser fit; negative ease = tighter (common in socks). Adjust the slider to see how it changes cast‑on numbers.