Knitting Gauge Explained: Measurement, Fabric & Fit

Knitting gauge describes how many stitches and rows fit within a measured length of knitted fabric, usually stated over 4 inches or 10 cm. Industrial machine gauge, often expressed as GG, generally describes needle density on a knitting machine. Stitch gauge helps predict fabric dimensions; machine gauge helps define machine fineness. Neither measurement, on its own, establishes fabric weight, comfort, quality or finished garment fit.