Hello
I’m currently have trouble knitting the sleeves for a chunky knit jumper King Cole 2647. The increases although the pattern is simple, jog the pattern, I would appreciate your help.
Row 1
K1 *sl p, K1, rep from *
Row 2
K1, *yfwd, sl 1 p, ybk, K1, rep from * to end.
Row 3
K to end
Row 4
P to end.
The increase instructions are to increase on row 4 both ends. I’ve tried doing this at the very ends, but then tried the increases two stitches in as per the instructions for the decreases, but find both ways jog the pattern. Could you please advise as the pattern merely says to take the increases into the pattern…
Yes, that pattern will jog because you have added a stitch at the beginning and one at the end. You can no longer follow the pattern rows as written. You’ll need to account for the extra stitches whether you increase at the beginning or a couple of sts in from the edge.
Make the increase on row 4 as another purl stitch. On row 1, take that extra stitch at the beginning and end into the pattern:
K2 *sl p, K1, rep from * to the last 3sts, sl p, k2.
In later repeats of row 1 those extra sts will become part of the sl p, k1 pattern but for now, there’s no need to work them as a slip stitch.
For row 2 work the new sts as knits until you have enough sts for a full repeat.
Row 2 K2, *yfwd, sl 1 p, ybk, K1, rep from * to 3 sts, yfwd, sl 1 p, ybk, k2.
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Thank you for your reply. The increases are on the purl rows and I purl 2 then purl into the front and back of the next stitch.
You can do that. Just remember that as you knit the rows, you want to make sure the pattern stays aligned. I look at the previeous rows and figure out what stitch to start the current row with in order to maintain that alignment.
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I find it difficult to look at the previous rows with this particular pattern due to the yarn forwards and slip ones.
The alternative is to write out the rows taking the increased sts into account. That will work.
It’s also good to remember that you are seeing when this pattern isn’t correct. That means that whatever stitch you start with, change to the other stitch of the repeat. So on row 2 for example, if you work the k1 to begin a row, then a yfwd, sl 1 p, ybk and the pattern jogs, change to begin the row with a k1 then another k1 before the yfwd, sl 1 ybk.
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Thank you I’ll give that a go. It will be my third attempt, I’ve never had a pattern like this.
Thank you so much for your advice. It’s working out now.
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Well done, you! That will be so helpful for future patterns since you’ll certainly come across this situation again.
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May I bother you again with the same problem. I’ve taken your suggestion by writing out the rows taking the increased stitches into account and have reached the required number of stitches of 69 but now have to increase on every alternate row which works out to be on row 2 and 4 and annoyingly this has thrown me again. I reached 69 sts on row 4 as usual but the pattern has jogged now I’ve got to increase on row 2 as well. Could you please advise me further. Thank you.
Good for you for making this work so far. If writing out the rows has worked for you then continue to do that now taking the increased sts into account.
It may also help to work the increase then start in on the repeat. If you start with the yfwd, slip, ybk, k1 and you can see that you’re not aligned with earlier rows. then back those sts off and start with the k1 then the repeat of yfwd, slip, ybk, k1 and so on.
Thank you so much for your continued patience and help. Don’t know where I’d be without you.
I’ve been exactly where you are and had lots of help figuring it out. I’m just passing on the favor. Delighted to be able to help.
Let us know how it’s going.
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