Yoke Increase Calculator

Plan your circular yoke increases from neck cast-on to underarm. Not locked to raglan seam lines.

Neck cast-on stitch count

Target body stitches at underarm

Yoke depth (inches)

Row gauge (rows per inch)

Number of increase sections

Increase type

How to Use

Neck cast-on: The number of stitches you cast on at the neck edge (top-down) or bind off at the neck (bottom-up).
Target body stitches: The total round count at the underarm separation point.
Yoke depth: Measured from neck to underarm in inches.
Row gauge: How many rows or rounds per inch from your gauge swatch.
Choose sections and increase type, then click Calculate Yoke Schedule.

About Circular Yoke Increases

Unlike raglan, circular yoke increases are not tied to specific seam lines — they can happen anywhere in the round.
Increases are typically spread evenly around the round (e.g., every 5th stitch for a round of 20 increases).
Using 3 sections creates a natural curve: dense increases early, then tapering off.
Space increases further apart for a more drapey yoke; closer together for a structured fit.