Well I guess you live and learn! I shall not be changing needles in the middle of a project again.
As knitgal mentioned, it’s probably not even noticeable to others, but you know how it is when it’s your own work…we are always our own worst critics. I asked my boyfriend if he can see the discrepancy, and he said no. So I’ve decided to finish it as is, and although acrylic doesn’t shrink in the wash, hopefully it’ll even out the stitches.
Thanks everyone. 