You can still knit the project you want - even with fewer needles.
I don’t have enough needles for this - now what?
Adjust your yarn, stitch pattern, or construction method to create the required width without needing more needles
What's this about
Your machine width is fixed by needle count, but knitting width changes with gauge, yarn, and stitch pattern. Use the Maximum Knitted Width tool to see how wide you can knit with your gauge on your machine.
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Try This
- Quick Action Steps
- Check your gauge and calculate the maximum width your machine can knit
- Try a different yarn that gives fewer stitches per inch for more width
- Use a wider stitch pattern like tuck or lace to increase fabric width
- Split large pieces into multiple sections and seam them together
- Add seams creatively (center, sides, or underarms) to maintain shaping
- Consider sideways knitting for larger sizes without adding seams
Member Lesson
Go deeper with step-by-step guidance.
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Change Your Stitch Pattern to Change Your Width
Different stitch patterns don’t just use different amounts of yarn - they also knit to different widths. Learn how to use stitch choice to make your project fit your machine (and your yarn).Watch the full lessonIncluded with Knit it Now membership.