Knitting calculator

Knitting Yarn Count Selection

Calculate the recommended yarn count for knitting.

Recommended Yarn Count

Method and formula

\begin{aligned} \text{\textbf{Circular bed:}} & \\[0.5em] \text{Single jersey:} \quad N_e &= \frac{\text{Gauge}^2}{20} \\[0.5em] \text{Rib:} \quad N_e &= \frac{\text{Gauge}^2}{6} \\[0.5em] \text{Interlock:} \quad N_e &= \frac{\text{Gauge}^2}{9.6} \\[1em] \text{\textbf{Flat bed:}} & \\[0.5em] \text{Single bed:} \quad N_e &= \frac{\text{Gauge}^2}{15} \\[0.5em] \text{Rib double bed:} \quad N_e &= \frac{\text{Gauge}^2}{12.5} \end{aligned}

Variable	Expected entry
Machine Gauge (N)	Enter a positive measured value.
Machine & Structure Type	Choose: Single Jersey (Circular), Rib (Circular), Interlock (Circular), Single Bed (Flat), Rib Double Bed (Flat)
Output Density Unit	Choose: Ne, Nm, Tex, Denier, Dtex, Linen