StitchTip calculator

Pattern repeat calculator

Adjust a target stitch count to the nearest number that fits complete pattern repeats and edge stitches.

Fit a pattern repeat

How pattern repeats are fitted

The calculator removes fixed edge stitches, finds complete multiples of the repeat, then compares the nearest lower and upper compatible counts.

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Pattern repeat example

For a target of 103 stitches with a 4-stitch repeat and no edge stitches, the nearest compatible count is 104.

Frequently asked questions

What are fixed edge stitches?

They are stitches outside the repeated motif, such as selvedges or border stitches added once per row.