Help Finishing Sweater

How-to Questions
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Hi friends,

I’m knitting my very first sweater and I’m having trouble understanding what the “shape neckband section of my sweater is asking. I’ll copy and paste the patter instructions below:

“ Neckband: With RS facing. MC and smaller needles, K9 (9-9-11-11- 11) from Left Sleeve st holder, dec 2 sts evenly across. Pick up and knit 15 sts down left front neck edge. K19 (21-21-21-23-23) from Front st holder. Pick up and knit 15 sts up right front neck edge. K9 (9-9-11-11-11) from Right Sleeve st holder, dec 2 sts evenly across. K33 (33-35-35-37-37) from Back st holder, dec 2 (0-2-2-2-2) sts evenly across. 94 (98-98-102-106-106) sts. Beg on a 2nd row, work 9 rows in (K2. P2) ribbing as given for Back. Cast off in ribbing. Sew left back raglan and neckband seam.”

I understand most of it, but I don’t understand how the left and right sleeves have to do with the neckband. I don’t know what to do here so if anyone has any tips please let me know.

I’d like to reiterate that I am focused on the sleeve parts.

Thank you all!

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Welcome to KH!
When the upper sleeve finishes, there should be some number of sts (depending on your size) on hold. Those sts with 2 decreases, will form part of the neckband at each side. Maybe this is a raglan sweater?
What is the name of your pattern?

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This is a raglan sweater, yes. The patter is Adults Knit Crew Neck Striped Pullover by Yarnspirations. I’m a beginner knitter so I’m unfamiliar with these techniques. Thank you for responding

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Nice one.

When you begin knitting especially sweaters, everything is a new adventure. This all becomes easier the more different patterns you knit. You’re doing very well with this pattern and almost finished! We’d love to see a photo when you do.

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