When I first started crocheting garments and beanies, I remember getting so incredibly frustrated when a pattern would say to evenly place however many sts across ribbing. Like... whaaaaat the popsicle?! How in the bonkers am I supposed to do that?!
Well, I was sick of always guessing so I put together a couple of simple equations that helped me and now, I'm sharing them with you! They are totally doable and, most importantly, easy!
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OVERVIEW
A - B = C
B / C = D
A = # of sts needed
B = # of rows made
C = The difference (positive # = increase, negative # = decrease)
D = How often you'll need to increase/decrease
Now, I know that's just looks like a bunch of gibberish but I promise, by the end of this blog post, you'll understand it! I'm going to explain each letter and equation in detail so you understand what you are doing and why you are doing it!
To start, go ahead and print off the worksheet by clicking the pdf below or grab a pen and scrap piece of paper and get ready to do SUM math ;)
STEP 1: FINDING A
A = # of stitches needed
Simply, look at your pattern and see how many stitches it states you need to evenly place. Write it down next to the "A".
Example: A = 114 sts
STEP 2: FINDING B
B = # of rows made
Count the number of rows of ribbing you have. Write it down next to the letter B.
Example: B = 86 rows
If you don't know how to do this, no problem! Look at your ribbing. Do you see those "mountain peaks" and "valleys"? Each one of those is a row.
But I find it easier (and faster) to skip count by 2's and just count the mountain peaks.
STEP 3: FINDING C
Work the following equation: A - B = C
Example: 114 (A) - 86 (B) = 28 (C)
If C is a positive #, that means you'll need to increase that many times.
If C is a negative #, that means you'll need to decrease that many times.
STEP 4: FINDING D
You'll then take the total you have from the last problem (letter C) and plug it into the next equation: B / C = D
Example: 86 (B) / 28 (C) = 3.07 (D)
This total (letter D) tells you which stitch you'll need to increase in or which stitch your decrease will need to end on.
Increase Example: *sc, sc, inc*, repeat ** across ribbing
Decrease Example: *sc, dec*, repeat ** across ribbing
That's it, guys! I'm so proud of you for following along this far. I know how frustrating it can be to learn new things, so take a moment to pat yourself on the back and take in my *cyber hug*. I really, truly hope this blog post helped you! Please, let me know in the comments if you have any questions or if you'd like me to make a blog post about another common crochet question.
Have a fantabulous day and NEVER forget that the creator of this universe adores you!
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