Took a break from knitting. It wasn’t planned I just didn’t go right to a next project when my last completed middle last year even though I had the yarn for next project. But now I’m ready. I have done the child’s Leksak sweater and now will do the adult version though plan for maybe hip length. The child’s sweater I did several years ago so it’s not like it’s fresh in my mind. But glancing at the two patterns I see one difference: the adult pattern incorporates short rows. I don’t know much about them. Why would this be different? I thought it would be same pattern but sized to adult. I don’t plan on crocheted edging for end of sleeves or bottom edge. I will garter stitch edging.
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Welcome back after your kniting break. I remember the kids version, so pretty.
I notice on ravelry the short rows are optional (although not many people have commented either way on the short rows I did see one which omitted them), they’ve perhaps been added for a better fit. If the top of the back is higher there is less chance of the cardigan drooping/shifting forwards when being worn.
Are you making this for yourself?
Adult bodies aren’t the same shape and proportions as children’s bodies. Children’s garments are often a more simple construction. I’m sure the changes reflect that. Garments are usually more comfortable when the back neck is a bit higher than the front. Lay a tee shirt or blouse flat and you can see this.
Does the pattern say what short-row technique to use? There are several, and loads of videos online to help figure them out. Maybe make up a swatch and practice before you get to that part?
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Yes I am going to make for myself. I have already swatched to check gauge. The pattern designer said her preference is German short rows. I need to check out ravelry comments. I hadn’t thought of that.
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I read on ravelry that there is a video for the short rows, perhaps it is printed or linked on your pattern.
Sometimes I pick up stitches along the bind off edge of my swatch to have a go at new stitches, perhaps you could do that to try the short rows out, this way you don’t have to start a new swatch.
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