Quick question re: sweater

#1

My pattern calls for this XXL top down raglan to be knit on a 24" circular.

The stitches all fit fine, and don’t seem too terribly crowded—but crowded enought that they don’t seem to move around the needle smoothly. It’s not a huge deal, but I have to stop every little while and scoot them on around.

Is this likely to be improved by moving to a 32" needle (which is the next size I have), or will that not make any difference? I think there are enough stitches that the 32 won’t be too long. Assuming that, should I move up to the larger size or is this just the way sweaters go? (it’s my first sweater).

#2

Since you already have the 32" needle, why not go ahead and try it. Just knit onto the longer needle. Once all your stitches are there, knit a few rounds and see if it’s any better/different. If it’s not working out on the longer needle, just knit back onto the 24" needle.

#3

You don’t always have to use the needle length suggested in a pattern if all the sts will fit on another one. I prefer longer than 24" for sweaters, the sts aren’t so close together and I can see them easier.