Slouch Profile + Taper Planner

Keep the band secure, add a measured drop, and reserve enough height for a gradual crown taper.

Slouch profile
Measurement unit
Body count choice

Actual head circumferencein
Band negative ease0-15%
Optional body flare0-8%
Washed HDC stitches countedstitches
Width of counted stitchesin
Washed HDC rounds countedrounds
Height of counted roundsin
Required body multiplestitches
Standard fitted depthin
Extra slouch depthin
Finished band heightin
Washed swatch drape gatehold from top center

Profile is workableThe band remains secure, the body width is controlled, and the washed swatch can fall into the selected everyday drop.

Selected body count84 stitches21.00 in relaxed body

Total finished depth11.25 in8.50 in fitted + 2.75 in drop

Begin tapering7.92 inmeasure from the lower edge

Work the 1.75-in band, attach 84 HDC around, work even to 7.92 in from the lower edge, then complete 10 taper rounds to finish at about 11.25 in.

Band target circumference: 20.24 in
Body target circumference: 20.64 in
Raw body count: 82.58 stitches
Nearby usable counts: 80 / 84 (nearest 84)
Effective body ease vs. head: 4.5% negative
Relaxed body flat width: 10.50 in
Taper plan: 4-dec alignment + 9 taper rounds
Approximate taper height: 3.33 in
Even body above band: 6.17 in
Approximate even body rounds: 19 rounds

Measurement rule: approximate round counts come from the washed row gauge. Stop the even section at the taper-start measurement, not merely after the displayed number of rounds.