Short-Row Shaping Calculator

Short-Row Hem Calculator (Curved/High-Low)

For Hand & Machine Knitters: Calculate precise short-row schedules with exact row numbers and optional machine needle indexing

Units Centimeters (cm) Inches (in)

Knitting Type Hand Knitting Machine Knitting

Short-row Method Wrap & Turn German Short Rows Japanese Short Rows

Total Width (stitches) Or use width + gauge below

Or Width (measurement) Will convert using stitch gauge

Stitch Gauge (sts/unit) Stitches per cm or inch

Extra Depth Needed How much longer at deepest point

Row Gauge (rows/unit) Rows per cm or inch

Curve Intensity Gentle (many small steps) Medium (balanced) Sharp (fewer large steps)

Starting Row Number Row to start short-row section

Target Total Rows Total rows for entire section

Machine Bed Single Bed Double Bed Needle indexing mode

🔧 Machine Needle Configuration

Left Needle

Right Needle

Needle Gauge Standard (4.5mm) Fine Gauge (3.6mm) Bulky (6.5mm) Mid Gauge (5mm)

📊 Quick Statistics

📋 Project Info

📐 Gauge & Measurements

📝 Detailed Instructions

Show Tips

📈 Visual Preview

Schematic view — follow written schedule for exact measurements

🔄 Turn Schedule

🏭 Machine Knitting Instructions

Needle Positions

Machine Settings