Womens Fine Gauge Sweaters

Our women's fine gauge sweaters are known to be lightweight, durable, and dependable. These sweaters are the perfect staple piece for your wardrobe. You will be able to utilize them all year round. Come explore our fine gauge sweater collection and score a new favorite sweater today! 

What Does Gauge Mean in the Fashion Industry?

The gauge can refer to the thickness as well as the number of stitches per inch on a given piece of knitwear. Bigger stitches will require a larger needle. So, a fine gauge sweater will use small stitches and be considered lightweight. The thicker the sweater the lower the gauge number will be. The gauge size will depend on the size of the yarn, the size of the needle, and the stitch pattern.

Layering With a Lightweight Sweater

The change in the seasons makes it hard to know what to wear each day. During these times you probably find yourself layering with tank tops, camis, tees, and sweaters. This allows you to pull off layers during the day and be comfortable as the weather fluctuates. Below we have put together some layering styles for you to utilize with your lightweight sweater.

• Casual Day: Casual day at work does not mean sweatpants. It means you do not have to wear your typical dress attire. You can wear a nice pair of black jeans, a white cami, and a black fine gauge sweater. This will be fashionable, comfortable, and allows you to pull off layers if you need. 
• Running Errands: Running errands can be a bore but you do not have to look your worst when doing it. Throw on a pair of activewear bottoms, a tank top, an oversized fine gauge sweater, and your favorite pair of shoes. 
• Special Event: Everyone wants to look their best when attending a special event such as a bridal shower, baby shower, anniversary dinner, or surprise birthday. Depending on the occasion you can pair your fine gauge sweater with one of our beautiful summer dresses or a pair of dress pants and a comfortable blouse. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 12-gauge sweater mean?

The smaller the gauge number, the thicker the knit. Higher gauge numbers equate to a lighter knit. Just remember that the gauge number is the number of stitches per inch on any given knitwear. 

Why is gauge important in knitting?

The knitting gauge will determine the look, feel, and size of the final product. You need to know the gauge size ahead of time, so you do not end up with a product that is larger or smaller than you anticipated. The gauge size also matters because it will determine the yarn and needles used to make the sweater. 

Which gauge is thicker 12 or 14?

A 12-gauge sweater will have a thickness of 0.098 inches, and a 14-gauge sweater has a thickness of 0.070 inches. The 12-gauge sweater will be 40% heavier than the 14-gauge sweater. The lower the number, the thicker the knit.