Knitting guides on grading, gauge, and fit
Practical, no-fluff guides on the knitting math that decides whether a garment fits. Read these alongside the pattern grader and the gauge calculator.
How to grade a knitting pattern
A clear, step-by-step guide to grading a knitting pattern: turn one sample size into a full size range with correct stitch counts, row counts, and even shaping.
Read the guide 02How to measure knitting gauge
How to measure knitting gauge accurately: knit and block a swatch, count stitches and rows over 10 cm or 4 in, and read the number that makes your project fit.
Read the guide 03Gauge swatch mistakes that ruin the fit
The gauge swatch mistakes that quietly ruin a knit: too small a swatch, not blocking, measuring the edges, and ignoring row gauge. How to avoid each one.
Read the guide 04Ease and sizing basics
Knitting ease explained: positive, zero, and negative ease, how to pick a size from your body measurement, and the ease ranges for fitted, classic, and oversized.
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