28 March 2024
Gauge simply refers to the number of stitches a garment has per inch.
The gauge depends on the following variables:
- Size of yarn
- Size of needle
- Stitch pattern
In the simplest terms:
- The chunkier the needle or yarn the wider the stitch and the lower the gauge.
- The finer the needle or yarn, the slimmer the stitch and the higher the gauge.
John Smedley produce a wide range of products in an array of fibres, meaning customers will be able to find a style to suit any season.
Medium Knits
John Smedley’s most common medium knit is 24 gauge which provides a warmer silhouette that can be worn as a standalone piece or as an outer layer in cooler climates. Garments from the men’s collection that are knitted in a 24 gauge include Burley, Stavely and Tapton, and styles for women include Astra, Dillan and Rowley.
Our unisex ‘Singular’ collection is also crafted in a 24 gauge.
