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Foundation Gauge
How many foundation chains for the width you want? Plug in your gauge and find out.
Your gauge
From your swatch — e.g., 16 stitches over 4 inches.
Desired width
How wide do you want the finished piece?
Pattern adjustments
Optional — if your pattern requires a stitch multiple.
Example: a pattern that says "chain a multiple of 3, plus 2" — set Multiple of = 3, Plus extra = 2.
Tip: Always make a swatch in the actual stitch pattern — foundation chains and stitch patterns can pull tighter or looser than each other.
Result
Chain this many
161
160 foundation stitches + 1 turning ch
Actual width
40.00 in
Difference
+0.00 in
At 4.00 stitches per inch.