I found a new pattern, but I would like to make it longer than the pattern suggests, which means I need to make arm slits, but I don’t know how. How do I go about doing that?
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/206-floral-top-down-cape- Could I just adapt a pattern that has arm holes to this?
Beautiful cape
Very nice pattern!
As this is top down it’ll be fairly easy to measure where to start and stop the armhole slits. When you get to where you want the slits (I’m assuming vertical ones) knit over to that spot and then turn to knit back and forth on just that first set of sts before the slit. Once the slit is long enough (and you can try on to determine this) put the sts on hold and start knitting down on the sts for the other side of the slit and work down the length to the first set of sts. Once there you can join the two sections back up again and continue.
Since you’ll have two slits one on each side you’ll be working with the front up to slit one, the back up to slit 2 and finally the second front sts. Any sts not being worked can sit on the needle or go on hold as you prefer.
I love that cape!
I still want to make this, but I am waiting for the right yarn. I am going to do the top in black fur, and then trim the bottom with fur too. Anyway, is there a video on how to do the armholes? I understand your directions (sort of) but I think I need to see it. Also, I want to continue the pattern going down and still have the arm slits and I don’t get how I would do it. I was sort of hoping the pattern would have optional arm holes for making it a little longer…
If you go to Ravelry and search for ‘keyhole scarf’ you should be able to look at a free pattern that explains it. I’m having problems with You Tube and can’t look for a video.
Here’s a video for a vertical buttonhole. Same idea as the vertical arm slits. It’s clearer than all my hand-waving.
AWESOME! I get it now! Thanks so much Marianne!
Adapting the pattern for arm slits is possible. To do so, identify the desired placement for the slits, mark them, and then work in rows or rounds, creating the openings. You may refer to a pattern with armholes for guidance or follow a general design principle. Adjust stitch count and shaping as needed for a comfortable fit.