Here’s a quick reference to each knitting calculator, conversion charts and knitting tools I have added to the website. Bookmark this page so you can see the new tools as they are added.
Size Chart – International Sizes for Women – to help you decide which is the best size to knit your clothing.
Knitting Needle Size Convertor Chart – making it easy to convert US to EU to UK to Japanese needle sizes.
Stitch Gauge Calculator – type in the gauge of the pattern, then your own gauge. It will show you how many more or less stitches you need to match the same measurements. Further down the page, you can add any measurement and it will show you how many stitches and rows/rounds you need to make up that width or height.
Bust Short rows Calculator – this presently comes in two forms. The first is the instructions on the page where you can make your calculations in your own notebook or spreadsheet. The second is a downloadable pdf file which you can download and print for free. There are 2 pages to record your measurements to use for any pattern, then there are 2 pages to use for the gauge of each pattern. I could change this into an online calculator too. Contact me if you think that would be helpful.
Side increase / decrease Calculator – whether you are working top down or bottom up, add your stitch gauge, ease (which can be different for each measurement) and your body measurements (bust, waist and hips). It will show you how many stitches to use at each measurement, how many increases or decreases you will need to make and how often you need to make them (ie. how many rows or rounds).
Sleeve increase / decrease Calculator – there are two calculators on this page. The Quick Calculator is for when you already have the stitch count for the top and bottom of the sleeve. The Detailed Calculator can have either the stitch count or the measurements (cm or inches) for the top and bottom of the sleeve. You can also add your pattern repeat so the stitch count rounds to the nearest multiple. Add your sleeve length to work out how many rounds or rows between each increase or decrease.
Yarn weight conversion calculator – Three calculators are here. First is a simple conversion between metric and imperial (gm and oz or metres and yards). Second you can add total length needed for the pattern and it will show you how many balls of your own yarn you need. Third you can add the ball weight and length used in the pattern, then add your own ball weight and length and it will tell you how many balls you need.
Take a look at the latest knitting patterns by Designer Annabelle Drumm.
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