It would be a shame not to be able to finish your knitting, because you lack a ball, or to end up with balls of wool which you do not know what to do.It seems almost impossible to predict the just account.However, there are very simple calculation methods.
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Knitting: All about the balls
Before you embark on crazy calculations to determine the number of balls you need for your knitting, know that all wool balls do not have the same length or width of wire.So check the label well.You will find the length of the ball.Pelotes can also present themselves in different forms.The oval balls are the most common, but there are also rounds, as well as balls in skein.On the other hand, wool balls are the softest, those in cotton are very flexible.On the other hand, those in polyamide, despite their resistance, are not always pleasant to the touch.Also pay attention to the dyes used.Some are not necessarily of quality and can rub off or even contain allergenic principles.
Knitting: the good number of balls
In magazines and on the Internet, you will find many models, with tips for choosing your wool and the number of balls to use. If you embark on knitting without a tutorial or guide, you will need to calculate the amount of balls you will need. Start by installing the number of ranks necessary for a given length. To do this, knit a sample on ten centimeters. Then assess the width and length of your room. Take a calculator or, if you like challenges, calculate head. The unbeatable formula to find out the number of essential balls is as follows: 3 times the width in cm x number of rows for 10 cm x the height of the piece divided by 10. You get the size in centimeters you will need. Divide this size by the length of a ball, then you just have to choose the color and the quality to put yourself in knitting! A tip so useful for the hook.
Knitting: Changing the ball
It may happen that during knitting, you want to change your woolen ball, either because you find the disappointing quality, or because your starting calculations were wrong.However, this can be complicated to redo all the calculations, knowing that all the balls are not the same length.Do not panic !Nothing's easier.You will apply the famous rule of 3 and, if your school memories are a bit distant, we are here to remind you.Take the number of balls you had planned.Multiply this number by the length of a ball, in meters.Finally, divide by the length of the ball you have chosen to replace.Even a primary child could get there, so it's up to you!However, be careful with very extensible wools: they can be misleading and you would have some balls too much, just as if you are used to tightening your points.
