<span>The initial value is the value of the y-coordinate when the x-coordinate is equal to 0. That is the same to say the value at which the graph intercepts the y-axis. So, you justt have to pick the graph whose line intercepts the y-axis at 1/2. </span>
I hope this helps you
if 1 stitch 1/4 inch
72 stitches ? inches
?=72.1/4
?=18 inches