Yarn Over Count Calculator
Count yarn overs in a lace repeat and the stitches added across a lace pattern.
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Count yarn overs in a lace repeat and the stitches added across a lace pattern.
Yarn Over Count Estimator
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Key concepts behind this calculator
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Yarn Quick Guide
Typical values for reference.
| Repeat | YO | Decreases | Yarn overs per row |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 yarn overs |
| 8 | 2 | 2 | 20 yarn overs |
| 12 | 3 | 3 | 30 yarn overs |
| 8 | 2 | 1 | 20 yarn overs |
| Rule of Thumb | Check inputs | Use as a guide | Round sensibly |
Yarn Over Count Calculator FAQ
Answers to common questions about this calculator.
A knitting increase made by wrapping yarn over the needle, creating a hole.
To keep the stitch count constant.
Yarn overs = per repeat x repeats; net change = (yarn overs – decreases) x repeats.
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