Stitch Multiple Calculator

How Stitch Multiple Calculator Works?

The Stitch Multiple Calculator works by finding stitch counts near your Base Target that fit the Pattern Multiple. The tool shows the nearest count below and above the target.

1. 1

   Enter the base target

   Tap in the stitch count you would like on the main display.

2. 2

   Set the multiple

   Press → to set Pattern Multiple.

3. 3

   Find the nearest counts

   Divide the target by the multiple, then round down and up.

4. 4

   Pick one

   Pick the count closer to your width, and add any edge stitches.

Stitch Multiple Calculator Formula

The Stitch Multiple Calculator formula is lower = ⌊target ÷ multiple⌋ × multiple and upper = lower + multiple.

Lower count

L = ⌊T ÷ m⌋ × m

T is Base Target and m is the multiple.

Upper count

U = L + m

U is the next count that fits.

Remainder

r = T mod m

r is the stitches the target is over the lower count.

Worked example: A target of 130 with a multiple of 12 gives a lower count of 120 and an upper count of 132. The remainder is 10, so 132 is closer.

Stitch Multiple Calculator Conversion Table

The Stitch Multiple Calculator conversion table gives the nearest fitting counts for 6 targets and 4 multiples.

A single value means the target already fits the multiple.

What is Stitch Multiple Calculator?

A Stitch Multiple Calculator is a tool that finds stitch counts close to a target that divide evenly by a pattern's stitch multiple. Lace, cables and texture need counts that fit their repeat.

Picking the nearest count keeps the width close to your plan. The Stitches Counter tool saves the target and multiple in your browser.

What are the uses of Stitch Multiple Calculator?

There are 4 main uses of the Stitch Multiple Calculator, including hat cast-ons, blanket widths and pattern swaps.

• Hat cast-ons

  Fit a crown or rib multiple.

• Blanket widths

  Fit a lace or ripple multiple.

• Pattern swaps

  Fit a new stitch pattern to a known count.

• Sizing

  Fit counts for other sizes.