Gauge indicates the number of rows or stiches in a given length or width of knitting. The gauge of a particular piece of knitting depends on the size of knitting needles used, the kind of yarn, and the relative "loose" or "tight" knitting habits of individuals. In the United States, the gauge is usually written in terms of inches, and is often abbreviated, e.g. 30 sts = 2" meaning 30 stiches in two inches. Knit hat, yarn, and knitting needles. ... Bamboo knitting needles A knitting needle is a long stick or rod used as a tool in the manufacture of hand knitted fabric. ... Yarn. ... Mid-19th century tool for converting between different standards of the inch An inch is an Imperial and U.S. customary unit of length. ...
Patterns for knitting projects almost always include a suggested gauge for the project, which the knitter will usually want to match. Knitting from a pattern while producing a larger or smaller gauge than the one indicated will lead to a respectively smaller or larger finished project than was intended. If knitting clothing, for example, this can easily lead to garments that may not properly fit the intended wearer. (See also List of types of clothing and Clothing terminology) Humans nearly universally wear articles of clothing (also known as dress, garments, attire, or apparel) on the body. ...
Finding the Gauge
Before starting a project, a sample of knitting is usually made for checking the gauge. The sample should be at least a few inches in both directions in order to provide a reliable measurment. Dividing the number of stitches used by the actual size of the sample gives the stitch gauge of that sample. Similarly, the row gauge is calculated by dividing the number of rows knitted by the length of the sample.
Different size needles can be used to adjust a larger or smaller than desired gauge. Larger needles produce a smaller gauge and smaller needles produce a larger gauge.
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