"Going up a needle size"

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I’m a relative newbie knitter. I am starting a pattern: Good Egg. The directions say to use size 3.25mm needles and to ‘go up a size’ for the colorwork section.

Does that mean to go up to 3.5mm, or to go up a full size; to 4.25mm?

Thanks for your help!

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Welcome to KH!

Lovely sweater. The first needle size is given in US sizes, a size #3. Going up a size would be a US#4 which is 3.5mm.
Of course you can always play around with a swatch in the colorwork pattern and stockinette. Some of the knitters on this sweater have stayed with the larger needle for the body too.

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Yes, unless the pattern specifically states both needle sizes.