Calculation methodology
Formulas, rounding and limitations of YarnTo calculators.
- Gauge
- The number of stitches and rows in a defined size, commonly 10 cm or 4 inches.
- Yardage / length
- The yarn length per skein or unit of weight.
- Dye lot
- The identifier for a production batch of colour.
- Ease
- The difference between body size and finished garment size.
- Blocking
- Controlled shaping and stitch settling after washing or wetting.
- Yarn over
- A stitch increase or technique element depending on the pattern.