1. What is Even Stitch Increase?

Even stitch increasing is a knitting technique used to add stitches evenly across a row or round. This calculator helps determine how many stitches you should have after evenly distributing increases.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the knitting increase formula:

Where:

• Old Stitches — Current number of stitches on your needles
• Increase Amount — Total number of stitches to add
• Intervals — Number of times to space the increases

Explanation: The formula calculates how many stitches you should have between each increase point to distribute them evenly.

3. Importance of Even Increases

Details: Even increases are crucial for maintaining consistent shaping in garments like sleeves, hats, and shawls. Uneven increases can cause puckering or irregular shaping.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your current stitch count, how many stitches you need to add total, and how many times you want to space these increases (e.g., every 5th stitch). All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if my result isn't a whole number?
A: You'll need to alternate between the two closest whole numbers to distribute the increases perfectly (e.g., sometimes increase every 5 stitches, sometimes every 6).

Q2: Can I use this for decreasing stitches?
A: Yes, just enter a negative number for the increase amount to calculate even decreases.

Q3: How do I apply this in pattern writing?
A: The result tells you how many stitches should be between increases. For example, "Knit 5, M1" means increase after every 5th stitch.

Q4: Does this work for circular knitting?
A: Yes, the calculation works the same for both flat and circular knitting.

Q5: What if I have a very large number of stitches?
A: The calculator handles any positive numbers. For very large projects, consider using stitch markers to keep track of increase points.