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Permalink Reply by Larry on -
Hi All, you were so good in responding to my last question. I have another one. :-)
I am in the process of trying to knit a sweater, It is the Design your First Sweater kit from Knit Picks.
Anyway, my question is, is it a big deal if I somehow added a stitch to the body of the sweater. It is not really noticeable and it is in the back. Is there a way to drop the stitch or should I leave it alone?
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Permalink Reply by Peggy Stuart on -
Larry: For that sweater, it shouldn't be noticeable, and one st in an entire sweater isn't enough to change the fit. I would leave it alone. It will change how many sts you have when you get up to the neck and shoulders, though, so you may want to incorporate the extra st into the neck, so both shoulders will have the same number of sts. You needed a little more room in the back, right? --P
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Permalink Reply by Larry on
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Thanks for your help. I was wondering if a solution might be to knit the 2 stitches together in the blue stripe. I realize these questions are silly, but not sure of ramifications.
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Permalink Reply by Peggy Stuart on
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Larry: You could try it and see if it shows. Underarm is a good place to hide things. I agree it would show less with the blue than a lighter color. --P
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Permalink Reply by Catherine Sears on -
I am planning on making a sweater using a basic pattern and designing my own. I want to make the sweater longer than the basic pattern. Does anyone know a formula for determining how much extra yarn I will need?
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Permalink Reply by Peggy Stuart on
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This may be a little out of my league, but if I had to do it, I would:
A. Take my gauge (after swatching!) rows or rnds per inch, multiply times the number of inches extra, which will tell you how many rows or rnds extra you'll need.
B. Then take the width of the sweater times three, which will give you a very approximate length of yarn needed per row or rnd. (If knit flat, you will need to double the rows).
Multiply A X B, and that should give you the approximate number of inches extra you'll need. Divide that by 36 for yards or 39 for meters.
Anyone else want to try? --P
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Permalink Reply by Susan the Blue Lake Knitter on -
Peggy, I passed on this one earlier - but I think you may be in the ball park with your answer. Very good! Let's hope we get some other feedback on this question. ♥s
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Permalink Reply by Peggy Stuart on
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Yes, it would be nice to have a regular formula. If someone comes up with one, I'll post it on "Tips and Tricks." --P
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Permalink Reply by Susan the Blue Lake Knitter on
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That sounds like a good idea! ♥s
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Permalink Reply by lookakookaburra on -
Does anyone have a knitting pattern for an 'hourglass brioche scarf?' I saw it once in a book. Would appreciate a copy of it please.
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Permalink Reply by MartyAZ on -
Several months ago I saw a pattern here for a head cover for chemo patients. Looks like I need one. Where can I find that pattern please?
Marty in AZ
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Permalink Reply by Peggy Stuart on
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Marty: You mean the one with the swear word bleeped out with symbols? That was Cheryl's (cherylbwaters). Check with her for It. You need it for yourself? --P
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