What is gauge swatch and how to make it?
to measure with stitch scale:
Fine-gauge: 40 stitches and 60 rows (green stitch scale)
Standard-gauge: 40 stitches and 60 rows (green stitch scale)
Mid-Gauge: 30 stitches and 40 rows (yellow stitch scale)
Bulky/Chunky: 20 stitches and 30 rows (blue stitch scale)
What is Industrial Knitting Yarn Numbers represent?
Textile industry is using different types units of measure.
Nm (normal metric): 1,000m/1,000g:
2/16 NM = 800m/100g - suitable for standard gauge machine and can knit with single end
2/30 NM = 1,500m/100g-suitable for fine gauge machine and can knit with single end