I have been stuck, trying over and over to figure out Line 44 of the Yoke for this sweater. I consulted with AI, but no luck. Essentially, I cannot figure out where to place the decreases. The first marked decrease is confusing to me, because there was already a decrease for that stitch on line 33. On line 44, there is also a decrease space indicated where the previous 10th stitch was. But if I join the 10th stitch with the 1st stitch of the repeat, I’m left over with an extra white stitch at the end of the row. If anyone could help with this I’d be over-the-moon grateful.
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It does seem confusing but there are sts missing due to the decreases on round 44 (see arrow points below). For the first decrease in the round (the first decrease on the right in round 44) knit together the stitch with the symbol to the last stitch of the round. When you continue the round the first stitch of the repeat will be knit together with the last stitch of the previous repeat. See the yellow arrow below.
For the second decrease in the repeat of round 44 knit together the stitch with the symbol and the stitch to the right of it. See red arrow below.
It’s a stunning sweater!
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If you have markers in place (which I would, to mark out the repeat) you will need to remove the marker so that you can work the last stitch with the first stitch, and then put the marker back in the right place, before the first stitch. Doing this can add more confusion because it feels like all the repeats should sit exactly between the markers.
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WOW! Thank you so much for your quick reply. So, if I understand correctly, I would knit together the last stitch of the previous row (line 43) with the first stitch of line 44. To be honest, I actually tried this, but I still ended up with an extra stitch at the end of the row. Does this make sense?
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You will likely have to work the last stitch of the final repeat together with the first stitch of the next round. That accounts for the extra stitch.
Patterns often explain this by remarking on the movement of the beginning of round marker but it looks like this pattern may not. Check any notes before the pattern to be sure.
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Oh yes, that’s a good idea. Thank you for that.
No, the pattern did not have a note for this. I checked, because up until line 44, every thing was straight forward. In any case, there doesn’t seem to be any way around it, other than what you’ve suggested. Someone else also made the same suggestion, so I will definitely proceed as suggested.
Thanks again! Much appreciated!
Thank you for your response. Another person also suggested that I knit together the last stitch of the previous repeat with the first stitch of line 44. I will place the marker one stitch back after I finish the knit together. Thanks again!
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Let us know how you get on.
I’d be interested to hear. In my logic the last stitch of the round will have already been decreased away before you get there (it’s the first stitch to be decreased) so just out of curiosity I’d like to hear what you find at the end of the round.
Hope it goes well.
Yes, it occurs to me too that that last stitch has already been part of the initial decrease. Take a look at the new pattern across the round and see if it makes sense with the next round of the chart. That may be an easy way to see where the extra stitch goes.
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Thank you for your support. I’ll definitely let you know how it goes.
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Ahaaa!! Yes. It worked out perfectly. The last stitch of line 43 is now the first stitch of line 44, but I am now a couple rows ahead and everything has fallen back into place. Many, many thanks!
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Thank you so much for your time and support. I did as you suggested and am now entirely back on track. By coincidence, I ran into a friend of a friend earlier today–a woman known as a knitting pro–and she said that patterns do not always include instruction on every consideration, the thought being that seasoned knitters would know what to do. I am a newbie and had no idea, so am very grateful to be pointed in the right direction. Thanks again!
We’re here anytime. I’m delighted that you’re back on track with this challenging project! Please do let us see a photo when you finish.
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That’s great news. Thanks for the update.
Enjoy the rest of your project.
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I’d be delighted to share a photo of the finished project–when I get there! 
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Finished! And thrilled. It worked out great. Fits extremely well, a little on the big side, but I kind of like that. Thank you again for the help with line 44. Much, much appreciated.
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Stunning! You worked this beautifully. Enjoy every minute wearing it.
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What a success.
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Absolutely gorgeous!
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