Add the stitches per inch of the two yarns together - divide by 3.
Example:
Yarn 1 is 4 stitches per inch
Yarn 2 is 5 stitches per inch
9 divided by 3 = 3
The gauge will be approximately 3 stitches per inch.
This is just a guide. It is important to take a gauge with the yarns being used for project
- For cardigans, add 100 extra yard
- For turtleneck and cowls, add 200 extra yards.
- Oversize sweaters add about 25%
- All-over pattern stitches add 33 % more yardage.
- Sweaters with more than one color also require more yarn.
- Add 30% to amounts for crochet.
These amounts are only estimates. It is advised to always buy extra yarn. |