banner-mom

how to change gauge

I have a pattern for a scarf where the yarn is chunky and the needles are 6mm. I want to make the same pattern in 4 ply wool. what number of needles to use and how to calculate how many stitches to put to get the same measurement of the scarf.

Thanks,

suman sadana

Comments for how to change gauge

Average Rating starstarstarstarstar

Click here to add your own comments

Oct 07, 2020
Rating
starstarstarstarstar 		how to change gauge
by: Ratchadawan

Hi Suman,

Use the needle suggests on the yarn's label. If the label is missing then I would suggest using needles size 3.5mm - 4mm.

Since you're making a scarf, the completed 4x4" gauge is not necessary. You can cast on about 20 sts and knit in stitch suggested in your pattern for about an inch long. Then you measure your gauge to see how many sts and rows are in an inch.

Use your (number of sts/inch) multiple by (the width of the scarf) to get the number of cast on stitches.

For example, if your gauge is 7 sts/inch and the scarf is 8 inches wide, then you will need to cast on 56 sts. The length is pretty simple for a scarf since you can measure is as you knit. Although, some people prefer to count row for more accuracy.

Now, I have a question for you. Does your scarf have a pattern that requires multiple numbers of sts? If so, you have to make some adjustments to that as well.

Thanks for the question and visit. Have a wonderful day!

Ratcha

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own comment! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Knitting Questions And Comments.

spring banner

ILoveYarn20
notesheetpackage2


Enjoy this page? Please pay it forward. Here's how...

Would you prefer to share this page with others by linking to it?

  1. Click on the HTML link code below.
  2. Copy and paste it, adding a note of your own, into your blog, a Web page, forums, a blog comment, your Facebook account, or anywhere that someone would find this page valuable.