To learn how to calculate the size of the cap knitting, need a tape measure and a basic knowledge of mathematics. By this stage should begin after the chosen yarn, pattern and model of the future product. When calculating the size should take into account the individual wishes of the density fit and features of the selected model. For example, cap-Bini has a non-standard height, and takes - a non-standard width.
calculation algorithm
To construct a pattern for knitting rather simple calculations, which can be divided into 3 stages:
- sample knitting. Sample required to knit the same pattern and yarn, as the future of the product. If several patterns, the sample is needed for each of them. For correct calculation it should be at least 10 cm in width and in height. After washing the yarn often gives shrinkage, so samples should be washed and dried. We measure its exact dimensions, count the number of rows and loops (excluding edge).
- Calculation of product width. We measure the girth of the head. If this is not possible, you can use the standard sizes (for women - 55-57 cm for males - 58-60 cm). If the pattern is made up of repeats, the overall width of the product should be adjusted. Head girth multiplied by the number of loops in the sample and dividing by the width of the sample. The resulting number - the number of loops that we collect on the spokes at the beginning of knitting. It must be a multiple of the number of loops in a repeat pattern. If there is a deviation of several centimeters, it is better to select a different pattern, yarn or other spokes thickness.
- Calculation caps depth. Product Depth depends on the model and must be specified in the description, as well as the height of the main part of which is knitted without subtraction. To manually calculate the depth of the adjacent caps, head circumference divided by three and add 1.5 cm (when cap should reach the middle ear lobe) or 3 cm (covers earlobe).
The height of the main part of - 55-60% of the depth of caps (11-12 cm with a depth of 20-22 cm).
The height of the bottoms - the difference between the depth of the product and the main part of the height. It is typically 9-9.5 cm.
Thus, based on their circumference and depth head caps, one can construct a pattern size. If the selected model has podvorot, its height must be added to the depth of the product. In the process of knitting is better to conduct periodic fittingSo that you can adjust the size of the scheme and subtraction. Extensibility patterns and knitting density - an important aspect that must also be considered.