Decrease Schedule Tracker

How Decrease Schedule Tracker Works?

The Decrease Schedule Tracker works by comparing the Working Row with the row in Next Decrease On. When the numbers match, you work the decrease row and set the next decrease row by adding the interval.

1. 1

   Copy the schedule

   Write down the decrease plan, such as "decrease every other round 8 times, then every round 4 times".

2. 2

   Enter the first decrease row

   Press → to set Next Decrease On to the first decrease row.

3. 3

   Count each row or round

   Tap the count pad or press Space after each row or round.

4. 4

   Advance the target

   Work the decreases when Working Row reaches Next Decrease On, then raise Next Decrease On by the interval.

Decrease Schedule Tracker Formula

The Decrease Schedule Tracker formula is decrease row n = first decrease row + (n − 1) × interval. The stitches left after n decrease rows equal the start count minus n times the decreases per row.

nth decrease row

Rₙ = R₁ + (n − 1) × i

R₁ is the first decrease row and i is the interval.

Stitches left

Left = S − n × d

S is the start count and d is the decreases per decrease row.

Rows to finish

Rows = i × total decrease rows

Every-other-round decreases double the rows needed.

Worked example: A sleeve decreasing 2 stitches every 8th row from 72 stitches, 10 times, ends at 72 − 20 = 52 stitches after 80 rows.

Decrease Schedule Tracker Conversion Table

The Decrease Schedule Tracker conversion table lists the decrease rows and stitch counts for a sleeve that decreases 2 stitches every 8th row from 72 stitches.

Length uses a row gauge of 24 rows per 4 in (10 cm).

What is Decrease Schedule Tracker?

A Decrease Schedule Tracker is a tool that follows a shaping plan which places decreases on set rows or rounds. Hat crowns, sock toes, sleeves and waists all taper on a schedule.

Patterns write schedules in one line, but working them takes many rows of counting. The tracker shows the next decrease row so you can knit the plain rows without counting in your head.

The Stitches Counter tool stores the working row and the next decrease row in your browser.

What are the uses of Decrease Schedule Tracker?

There are 4 main uses of the Decrease Schedule Tracker, including sleeves, hat crowns and sock toes.

• Sleeves

  Taper bottom-up from upper arm to cuff.

• Hat crowns

  Decrease every other round, then every round.

• Sock toes

  Decrease every other round to half the stitches, then every round.

• Waist shaping

  Decrease at side markers toward the waist.