Compare the numbers
Enter the pattern gauge and the gauge from your own swatch per four inches or ten centimeters.
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See what a gauge difference will do.
Compare your swatch with the pattern gauge, understand how the finished dimensions would change, and convert stitch or row counts to compensate.
- Compare stitch gauge and optional row gauge.
- See the expected width and length difference.
- Convert pattern counts to match your actual gauge.
Understand the mismatch
Know the impact before you start knitting.
A small difference in gauge can change the size of a finished piece. KnitHub shows the expected change in width and length before you commit to the pattern as written.
See the size impact
Read the likely percentage difference in width and length in a quick summary.
Convert pattern counts
Translate stitch and row counts so the project can keep its intended measurements.
Measure, then compare
Use your swatch from start to finish.
Gauge Measure helps count the stitches and rows in your swatch. Bring those numbers into Gauge Match to compare them with the pattern and decide what to adjust.
The two tools turn a swatch into a practical plan for the project.
Related tools
More help with gauge and pattern numbers.
Make your swatch work for the pattern.
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