This knitting gauge reference table shows the stitches to cast on for a range of stitches per 4 inches values, assuming a desired width of 40 in. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Knitting Gauge Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Stitches per 4 inches | Stitches to cast on | Stitches per inch |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 50 | 1.25 |
| 10 | 100 | 2.50 |
| 15 | 150 | 3.75 |
| 20 | 200 | 5.00 |
| 30 | 300 | 7.50 |
| 40 | 400 | 10.00 |
| 60 | 600 | 15.00 |
| 100 | 1,000 | 25.00 |
| 140 | 1,400 | 35.00 |
| 200 | 2,000 | 50.00 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your stitches per 4 inches and read across to the stitches to cast on. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Knitting Gauge Calculator for a precise answer.
Need a value that is not in the table? — the Knitting Gauge Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.
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