Evenly Spaced Decrease Calculator

How Evenly Spaced Decrease Calculator Works?

The Evenly Spaced Decrease Calculator works by splitting Starting Stitches into equal groups, one for each of the Decreases to Make. Each group ends in a k2tog, so the decreases spread evenly around the round.

1. 1

   Enter the stitches

   Tap in the starting stitches on the main display.

2. 2

   Set the decreases

   Press → to set Decreases to Make.

3. 3

   Find the group size

   Divide the stitches by the decreases. Each group holds that many stitches, including the 2 worked together.

4. 4

   Write the instruction

   Write [k(group − 2), k2tog] and give the remainder groups 1 more knit stitch.

Evenly Spaced Decrease Calculator Formula

The Evenly Spaced Decrease Calculator formula is group = ⌊stitches ÷ decreases⌋, worked as k(group − 2), k2tog. Remainder groups knit 1 more stitch before the k2tog.

Group size

g = ⌊S ÷ D⌋

S is Starting Stitches and D is Decreases to Make.

Long groups

r = S mod D

r groups get g + 1 stitches.

New total

New = S − D

Each k2tog removes 1 stitch.

Worked example: Decreasing 9 stitches from 110 gives a group of ⌊110 ÷ 9⌋ = 12 with a remainder of 2. The round is [k11, k2tog] ×2, [k10, k2tog] ×7, ending on 101 stitches.

Evenly Spaced Decrease Calculator Conversion Table

The Evenly Spaced Decrease Calculator conversion table gives the instruction for 7 decrease jobs, worked in the round.

Use ssk in place of k2tog on half the groups for a less slanted line.

What is Evenly Spaced Decrease Calculator?

An Evenly Spaced Decrease Calculator is a tool that spreads a set number of decreases evenly across a row or round and writes the instruction. Patterns use even decreases before ribbing, at a waist or at the top of a hat.

Bunched decreases pucker the fabric. Spreading them keeps the line smooth.

The Stitches Counter tool saves the stitch and decrease counts in your browser.

What are the uses of Evenly Spaced Decrease Calculator?

There are 4 main uses of the Evenly Spaced Decrease Calculator, including before ribbing, waists and hat tops.

• Before ribbing

  Remove stitches before a rib cuff.

• Waists

  Narrow a skirt or dress at the waist.

• Hat tops

  Narrow a slouchy hat before the crown.

• Cuffs

  Narrow sleeves before the cuff rib.