Simple Math
One of the requirements of my former job in cosmetics was “retail math”. Frankly, I am unsure as to how this differs from “regular math”, as it involves addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication. Fractions and percentages make an appearance, but it is not complicated.
Similarly, I raised an eyebrow over the suggestion of “knitting math”. Again, this just involves knowing the stitches to the inch, the final measurements, and a bit of easy math to sort out the number of stitches to cast on.
Well, my smugness was repaid handsomely. After a third attempt to perform the three-needle bind off on the shoulders of Boogie, I had a strange feeling that all of this was a message to say, “Take a closer look. Do not be fooled into thinking that you are nearly finished.” Sure enough! There are two major fit issues:
1) The neckline – perhaps I was to continue working the cable pattern?
2) The back piece is a bit too small – did I cast on enough stitches?
I have not sorted out the mystery of the neckline, but I leaned that simple reading and math escapes me. The pattern called for me to cast on 56[60, 64, 68] stitches. Somehow, I interpreted this as cast on 50 stitches. Thus, my finished product is six stitches shy of the requirements. Gawd!
My hard drive is dying a slow death, so posting will be sans photos and erratic at best. I apologize for this glitch.
Similarly, I raised an eyebrow over the suggestion of “knitting math”. Again, this just involves knowing the stitches to the inch, the final measurements, and a bit of easy math to sort out the number of stitches to cast on.
Well, my smugness was repaid handsomely. After a third attempt to perform the three-needle bind off on the shoulders of Boogie, I had a strange feeling that all of this was a message to say, “Take a closer look. Do not be fooled into thinking that you are nearly finished.” Sure enough! There are two major fit issues:
1) The neckline – perhaps I was to continue working the cable pattern?
2) The back piece is a bit too small – did I cast on enough stitches?
I have not sorted out the mystery of the neckline, but I leaned that simple reading and math escapes me. The pattern called for me to cast on 56[60, 64, 68] stitches. Somehow, I interpreted this as cast on 50 stitches. Thus, my finished product is six stitches shy of the requirements. Gawd!
My hard drive is dying a slow death, so posting will be sans photos and erratic at best. I apologize for this glitch.
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