Math for Knitters
Love knitting but hate math? Basic math is an integral part of knitting, and in this class from our partners at Interweave, Kate Atherley takes you…
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Love knitting but hate math? Basic math is an integral part of knitting, and in this class from our partners at Interweave, Kate Atherley takes you through every type of calculation you need to know, whether in the yarn store or working a pattern.
Welcome
Meet Kate Atherley and discover how math strategies can you make you a better knitter.
Measuring Systems
Take a look at the imperial and metric measurement systems and learn how to convert from one to the other.
Substituting Yarns
What if you want to use a different yarn from what the pattern calls for? Make sure you make the right substitution in this lesson!
Why Gauge Matters
Patterns always talk about gauge, but what is it? Get a better understanding of this key term and why it’s so important (and a few instances where it’s not).
Repeats, Increases, & Decreases
Pattern instructions for repeats, increases and decreases can trip up any knitter. Let’s look closely at a few examples.
Distributing Shaping & Working Buttonholes
Sometimes a pattern doesn’t explain how to distribute increases evenly, such as when you need to place buttonholes. Learn how to do so in this lesson.
Tricky Math: “At the Same Time”
How do you follow a pattern instruction that says “at the same time, do x”? Learn about that potentially tricky phrase in this lesson.
Tricky Math: Reverse Shaping
Sometimes you are provided shaping instructions for one side of a garment and then told to do “reverse shaping.” Learn how to do so in this lesson!
Conclusion
With Kate’s handy strategies in your toolkit, go forth and knit with confidence!
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