Use this free knitting calculator to measure stitch and row gauge before and after washing.

It shows shrinkage, stretching, and helps you recalculate stitches and rows for your project.

For the full guide with step-by-step instructions, please visit Gauge Calculator - Full Guide

Gauge & Shrinkage Calculator

Sample before wash
Sample after wash
Results
Before wash
Stitches / 10 cm:—
Stitches / 1 cm:—
Rows / 10 cm:—
Rows / 1 cm:—
Stitches / 4 in:—
Rows / 4 in:—
After wash
Stitches / 10 cm:—
Stitches / 1 cm:—
Rows / 10 cm:—
Rows / 1 cm:—
Stitches / 4 in:—
Rows / 4 in:—
Width change
Change in stitches per 10 cm:—
% width change (for same stitch count):—
Interpretation:—
Height change
Change in rows per 10 cm:—
% height change (for same row count):—
Interpretation:—
Tip: positive change (more stitches/rows per 10 cm) means the fabric became denser (shrank). Negative means it relaxed (stretched).
Recalculate for garment (based on BEFORE wash)
Cast on (before wash)
Stitches to cast on:—
Rows to knit (before wash)
Rows to knit:—
Saved swatches (local)
Name BW sts/10cm BW rows/10cm AW sts/10cm AW rows/10cm