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Since the time you first began knitting, or maybe even before, you probably have wondered how someone calculates even increments such as those needed in
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Any time you need to calculate increases or decreases, use the Diophantine Equation (Magic Formula). This tutorial covers decreasing from both sides of
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Use the Magic Formula to calculate the decreases for vertical darts for skirts and slacks. The darts start at a specific point and have space at the
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Use the Magic Formula to calculate perfect buttonhole placement. Both Horizontal and vertical orientations are covered.

When adding gathers to a garment, or on cuffs and waistbands, you need to reduce (or increase) stitches evenly across rows. Using this calculation will
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To make a pleat on a sideways skirt, you must short row even segments across the machine bed. This formula can be used for any short row shaping you
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For better fit, shoulder seams are often sloped to imitate the natural slant of the body. Use the Magic Formula to calculate the placement of decreases (or
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