Convert a Hand Knitting Pattern for Machine Knitting
- May 14, 2024
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Convert a Hand Knitting Pattern to YOUR gauge
If you want to convert a pattern to your gauge, you have choices.
Dig out a calculator, put on your thinking cap and work out the stitches and rows for this simple knitting pattern.
Understanding how to convert patterns will open doors to easily use hand knitting patterns with your machine knitting.
THE ORIGINAL PATTERN GAUGE : 16 / 24= 4"
YOUR GAUGE: 28 / 44 = 4"
Dig out a calculator, put on your thinking cap and work out the stitches and rows for this simple knitting pattern.
Understanding how to convert patterns will open doors to easily use hand knitting patterns with your machine knitting.
Try it yourself:
Challenge: Convert this rectangle shape to your gauge:THE ORIGINAL PATTERN GAUGE : 16 / 24= 4"
YOUR GAUGE: 28 / 44 = 4"
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The pattern instructions: cast on 40 stitches (10" inches)S
How many stitches do you need to cast on?R
The pattern instructions: Knit in pattern for 10 inchesR
How many rows will you knit
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