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Stitches Per Needle Calculator

Split your stitches evenly across DPNs or magic-loop sections.

16 · 16 · 16 · 16

16 sts on each needle.

How to use

  1. Enter the total number of stitches on the round.
  2. Enter how many needles (or magic-loop sections) you are dividing across — usually 3 or 4 for DPNs, 2 for magic loop.
  3. Read how many stitches go on each needle; when it does not divide evenly, the first needles hold one extra.
  4. Slip the stitches onto each needle to match, and join to knit in the round.

Good to know

  • When the total does not divide evenly, the leftover stitches sit on the first needles so no needle differs by more than one stitch.
  • Keeping the count balanced avoids loose "ladders" where needles meet — a small difference is fine and normal.
  • For magic loop, use 2 sections (front and back of the loop). For DPNs, 3 or 4 working needles is typical.

FAQ

How many needles should I use for socks?
On double-pointed needles, sock stitches are usually split across 3 or 4 needles and worked with one more. Magic loop splits them into 2 halves instead.
Does it matter which needle holds the extra stitches?
Not much. This calculator puts the extras on the first needles for a consistent result; as long as no needle is far off the others, your knitting stays even.
Can I use this for crochet or Portuguese knitting?
Yes — anywhere you divide a round of stitches into equal groups, the split is the same. Read "needle" as "section".

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