Neckline Shaping Tracker
Track separate neckline sections.
How Neckline Shaping Tracker Works?
The Neckline Shaping Tracker works by counting Neck Row for each row of neck shaping and tracking Neck Side (L/R) for the side you are working. Front necklines split the fabric, so the left and right sides are shaped one at a time.
Split the front
Bind off or hold the centre neck stitches the pattern gives.
Pick the first side
Press → to note the side in work, for example 1 for the left side.
Count neck rows
Tap the count pad or press Space at the end of each neck row.
Mirror the second side
Work the second side to the same Neck Row value, reversing the shaping.
Neckline Shaping Tracker Formula
The Neckline Shaping Tracker formula is shoulder stitches = (front stitches − centre stitches) ÷ 2 − neck decreases per side. Both shoulders end on the same count.
- Shoulder stitches
Sh = (F − C) ÷ 2 − dF is front stitches, C is centre neck stitches and d is decreases per side.
- V-neck decrease rate
Rate = neck rows ÷ dA V-neck decreases every 2nd to 4th row.
- Neck depth
Depth = neck rows ÷ gg is rows per inch.
Worked example: A front of 78 stitches with 14 centre stitches and 8 decreases per side leaves (78 − 14) ÷ 2 − 8 = 24 shoulder stitches on each side.
Neckline Shaping Tracker Conversion Table
The Neckline Shaping Tracker conversion table compares 4 neckline styles in worsted yarn.
| Neckline | Centre stitches | Decrease pattern | Typical depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crew neck | 10–16 bound off | Every row ×3, every other row ×3 | 2.5–3 in (6.4–7.6 cm) |
| Scoop neck | 18–24 bound off | Every row ×4, every other row ×4 | 4–5 in (10–13 cm) |
| V-neck | 0–2 | Every 3rd row | 7–9 in (18–23 cm) |
| Boat neck | Wide, all neck stitches | None | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
Pick up the neckband stitches at about 3 stitches for every 4 rows on the shaped edges.
What is Neckline Shaping Tracker?
A Neckline Shaping Tracker is a tool that tracks neck rows and the working side while shaping a front neckline. Necklines bind off centre stitches and decrease along each side to form the curve or V.
The two sides are worked at different times, and both must match. The tracker records the row count for the first side so the second side copies the count.
The Stitches Counter tool saves the row and side in your browser.
What are the uses of Neckline Shaping Tracker?
There are 4 main uses of the Neckline Shaping Tracker, including crew necks, V-necks and cardigan fronts.
Crew necks
Shape the curve on sweater fronts.
V-necks
Space V-neck decreases on each side.
Cardigan fronts
Shape each front piece's neck edge.
Back necks
Shape the shallow back neck curve.
About the Neckline Shaping Tracker
Track left and right front necklines independently with separate shaping counters when working V-necks, scoop necks, or boat necks.
How to Use This Tool Efficiently
- ✓Attach a separate ball of yarn to work both left and right neckline sides at the same time.
- ✓This ensures slope decreases and row counts match each other stitch for stitch.
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