I have started the Bettna cardigan and I am confused about something. For the back, I have cast on, knit 14 rows and have changed to St st. When the directions say “work evenly until piece measures 16 1/2”, is that measured from where I began the St st or from the bottom edge? The sleeve and upper body also gives measurements in the same many so I am just confused what they mean by “piece”.
Thanks,
Johnnie Collier
I think it means from the beginning, unless otherwise stated. For example, it’s common to see “until armhole measures…” which would be from the beginning of the armhole.
I’ve knit 7 Bettna cardigans. Yeah, 7! 
Knit until [B]the piece [/B] is xx" means the whole piece. From the cast on til xx" is achieved.
GrumpyGramma is right.
You might find my notes helpful. (see links below…read all notes…you’ll need them…you’ll see what I mean…)
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/ArtLady/bettna-7
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/ArtLady/bettna-6
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/ArtLady/bettna-5
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/ArtLady/bettna-4
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/ArtLady/bettna-3