Cable Stitch Calculator — Width & Yarn Impact
Calculate how cables affect fabric width and yarn consumption.
Stitches per cable (e.g. C6F = 6)
Enter the total quantity
Value for total stitches
Stitches per 10cm from your gauge swatch
How We Calculate This
Cables pull fabric narrower because stitches cross over each other. This calculator estimates the width reduction and extra yarn consumption.
The formula
Width reduction = Cable area width x 12% (average cable contraction)
Extra yarn = (Cable stitches / Total stitches) x 15%
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Last updated: February 2026
All calculations are estimates based on standard yarn weights and gauge. Results may vary with individual tension, yarn brand, and needle size.