1. What is the Even Increase Calculator?

The Even Increase Calculator helps knitters distribute increases evenly across a knitting project. It calculates how many stitches you should have after each increase interval to achieve your desired total increase.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• Old Stitches — Current number of stitches in your work
• Increase Amount — Total number of stitches you want to add
• Intervals — Number of times you'll perform the increases

Explanation: The formula divides your total increase by the number of intervals to determine how many stitches to add each time.

3. Importance of Even Increases

Details: Even increases are crucial for creating smooth, professional-looking shaping in garments like sleeves, hats, and shawls. Uneven increases can cause visible lumps or irregular shaping in your finished project.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips:

• Enter your current stitch count as Old Stitches
• Enter the total number of stitches you want to add
• Specify how many times you'll be increasing (typically every round or every other round)
• The calculator will tell you how many stitches you should have after each increase

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if my increase per interval isn't a whole number?
A: You can either round to the nearest whole number and adjust on the last increase, or alternate between increasing and not increasing on some intervals.

Q2: How do I choose the number of intervals?
A: This depends on your pattern. Common choices are every round, every other round, or every few inches of length.

Q3: Can I use this for decreasing stitches too?
A: Yes, the same principle applies - just enter the number of stitches you want to decrease as the Increase Amount (but it will actually decrease).

Q4: What if I need to increase a certain number of stitches per inch?
A: First calculate your total increase needed (stitches per inch × length to increase over), then use that as your Increase Amount.

Q5: How do I mark my increases?
A: Use stitch markers to divide your work into equal sections, then increase once in each section at each interval.