Yarn science

Munden tightness factor calculator

Compute the Munden K-factor for flat knitting from yarn Ne and stitch loop length. CITCE KNIT CAD maps K live across the canvas to flag drop-stitch and needle-breakage risk.

K = 8.350

Loose — drop-stitch risk

Formula: K = √Tex / ℓ · Tex = 590.5 / Ne

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