Begin to Knit / All the Basic Stitches; Easy Novelty Stitches; Quick Things to Make

by American Thread Company

CHANGING SIZES

NOTE: When working with pattern sts ADD or SUBTRACT the multiple of sts or repeats necessary to work one inch of gauge for size desired.

LARGER: (1) For each size larger than given, ADD the number of sts called for in GAUGE to make 1 inch to both back and front cast on sts.

(2) Continue to follow directions given to armhole shaping or desired length to armhole. Bind off 2 sts more for each size larger. Work ¼ inch more in length.

(3) SHAPE SHOULDERS: Bind off 2 sts more each shoulder for each size larger.

(4) SLEEVES: Add 2 sts more in cuff, then 2 sts more in last row of ribbing. Bind off 2 sts more each side at underarm.

SMALLER: (1) For each size smaller than size given, SUBTRACT the number of sts called for in GAUGE equal to 1 inch from both front and back cast on sts.

(2) Continue to follow directions to armhole shaping or desired length to armhole. Bind off 2 sts less for each size smaller. Work ¼ inch less in length for each size smaller.

(3) SHAPE SHOULDERS: Bind off 2 sts less for each size smaller.

(4) SLEEVES: Subtract 4 sts at cuff and bind off 2 sts less each side at underarm.