A Quick Guide to Pattern Resizing
The key to pattern resizing is to know…..the stitch and row gauge with the yarn & needles you intend to use.
Step 1: Make a 4 inch gauge swatch to figure out the “per inch” row and stitch gauge.
Step 2: These numbers can then be multiplied by height and width measurements to find the number of stitches to cast on or number of rows to knit.
EXAMPLE: If you want to knit a sweater in a size 40” bust, but the pattern is only written up to a size 38”. You know that you are getting 3.5 stitches per inch. Multiply 3.5 x 40” and you will get 140. That is the number of stitches that will give you 40”.
This is a quick simplification of the process. If you have any questions or need help with your particular pattern, feel free to come in and see us. We are always willing to help.
The key to pattern resizing is to know…..the stitch and row gauge with the yarn & needles you intend to use.
Step 1: Make a 4 inch gauge swatch to figure out the “per inch” row and stitch gauge.
Step 2: These numbers can then be multiplied by height and width measurements to find the number of stitches to cast on or number of rows to knit.
EXAMPLE: If you want to knit a sweater in a size 40” bust, but the pattern is only written up to a size 38”. You know that you are getting 3.5 stitches per inch. Multiply 3.5 x 40” and you will get 140. That is the number of stitches that will give you 40”.
This is a quick simplification of the process. If you have any questions or need help with your particular pattern, feel free to come in and see us. We are always willing to help.
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