Bottom-Up Circular Yoke Calculator

🧶 Circular Knitting Yoke Calculator

Bottom-Up Design - Complete Construction Guide

📏 Measurements Input

Chest Circumference (inches) ? Measure around the fullest part of the chest/bust in inches

Stitch Gauge (per 4 inches/10cm) ? Measure how many stitches fit in 4 inches (10 cm) by knitting a sample swatch.

Row Gauge (per 4 inches/10cm) ? Measure how many rows fit in 4 inches (10 cm) by knitting a sample swatch.

Upper Arm Circumference (inches) ? Usually 35% of chest circumference, but you can customize this value

Default: 35% of chest circumference

Yoke Depth (inches) ? Usually 25% of chest circumference, but you can customize this value

Default: 25% of chest circumference

Neck Circumference (inches) ? Usually 40% of chest circumference, but you can customize this value

Default: 40% of chest circumference

📊 Calculated Results

📋 Total Combined Stitches (Body + Sleeves)

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🔄 Underarm Stitches (Reserved - 8% Formula)

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8% of combined total for comfortable armhole

🎯 Target Stitches at Yoke Start

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Total Body Stitches

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Upper Arm Stitches (each sleeve)

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Total Yoke Rows

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Neck Stitches

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🏗️ Step-by-Step Construction Instructions

Step 1: Body & Sleeves Preparation - Join for Yoke

Complete breakdown of stitches before starting yoke construction

Step 2: Yoke Start - Half Depth Plain Knitting

Do not make any decreases at the start of the yoke; knit in plain stitch only.

Step 3: Slice 1 - First Decrease (25%)

Reduce 25% of the stitches in the first decrease section.

Step 4: Slice 2 - Second Decrease (33%)

Second decrease slice – decrease 33% of the stitches.

Step 5: Slice 3 - Final Decrease (40%)

Final decrease slice – decrease 40% of the stitches.

Step 6: Neck Finishing

Neck finishing and addition of the collar.