Math in… Knitting

Math has existed in all kinds of crafting since ancient times! Do you know someone who loves knitting?

Whether designing patterns with symmetry to resizing garments, calculating yarn needs, or counting stitches, math is in a knitter’s company throughout the process.

Knitters often start with a gauge swatch to figure out how many stitches they need to make up one inch with their chosen yarn.

If your 4-inch swatch has 18 stitches, how many stitches would you need for a 24-inch hat?