Increase Schedule Tracker

How Increase Schedule Tracker Works?

The Increase Schedule Tracker works by comparing the Current Row with the row in Next Increase On. When the two numbers match, you work the increase row and move the next increase row forward by the interval.

1. 1

   Write the schedule

   Copy the schedule from the pattern, such as "increase every 4th row 6 times, then every 6th row 4 times".

2. 2

   Set the first increase row

   Press → to set Next Increase On to the first increase row, such as row 4.

3. 3

   Count rows

   Tap the count pad or press Space at the end of each row.

4. 4

   Move the next increase

   When Current Row equals Next Increase On, work the increases and raise Next Increase On by the interval with →.

Increase Schedule Tracker Formula

The Increase Schedule Tracker formula is increase row n = first increase row + (n − 1) × interval. Two-part schedules start the second interval after the last row of the first part.

nth increase row

Rₙ = R₁ + (n − 1) × i

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

Rows used by a schedule

Rows = i × count

Six increases every 4th row take 24 rows.

Stitches added

Added = count × increases per row

Paired increases add 2 stitches per increase row.

Worked example: The schedule "increase every 4th row 6 times, then every 6th row 4 times" places increases on rows 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 30, 36, 42 and 48. Paired increases add 20 stitches over 48 rows.

Increase Schedule Tracker Conversion Table

The Increase Schedule Tracker conversion table lists the increase rows for a two-part schedule of every 4th row 6 times, then every 6th row 4 times.

Swap in your pattern's start count and intervals. The table assumes 2 increases per increase row.

What is Increase Schedule Tracker?

An Increase Schedule Tracker is a tool that follows a shaping plan which places increases on set rows. Sleeves, bust shaping and shawl wings use schedules such as "every 6th row" instead of increasing on every row.

Losing count between increase rows makes sleeves uneven, and the error shows only at the seam. Showing the next increase row on screen removes the guesswork.

The Stitches Counter tool saves the current row and the next increase row in your browser.

What are the uses of Increase Schedule Tracker?

There are 4 main uses of the Increase Schedule Tracker, including sleeves, bust shaping and shawl wings.

• Sleeves

  Increase from cuff to upper arm every 6th to 10th row.

• Bust shaping

  Space side increases above the waist.

• Shawls

  Follow edge increase intervals on asymmetric shawls.

• Calves on socks

  Space calf increases on top-down knee socks.