Sweater Sizing Calculator

Calculate cast-on count, body rows, and piece dimensions for a custom-fit sweater based on your chest measurement and gauge.

Chest Circumference

Body Length

Stitch Gauge (per inch)

Row Gauge (per inch)

Tab to move between fields

Cast-On Count (full body)

200 sts

Body Rows

168

Front Stitches100 sts

Back Stitches100 sts

Sleeve Stitches (each)70 sts

Chest + Ease40 in

Est. Yarn Needed467 yd

How to Use This Calculator

Enter chest circumference in inches and desired ease (positive for a relaxed fit, negative for fitted).
Input body length and sleeve length in inches.
Enter your gauge in stitches and rows per 4 inches from a blocked swatch in pattern stitch.
Review stitch counts for body width, sleeve cap, and yoke shaping.
Use the row counts to plan your knitting schedule and yarn quantity.

How the result changes with Stitch Gauge (per inch)

Chest Circumference: Actual chest measurement in inches. 2 inches of ease will be added automatically.
Body Length: Desired length from underarm to hem in inches.
Stitch Gauge (per inch): Stitches per inch from your gauge swatch.
Row Gauge (per inch): Rows per inch from your gauge swatch.

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Chest Circumference = 38, Body Length = 24, Stitch Gauge (per inch) = 5, Row Gauge (per inch) = 7 = 4 input(s) provided
Calculate Cast-On Count
Cast-On Count
200 = 200
Calculate Body Rows
Body Rows
168 = 168
Calculate Front Stitches
Front Stitches
100 = 100
Calculate Back Stitches
Back Stitches
100 = 100

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