You could do this but it’s going to give a rounder puff rather than just fullness at the top of the gradually tapering sleeve. It’s a different look but you could put in a lifeline and see if you like that look. You can easily rip back to the lifeline.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiqYUE_aHAw
Seeking advice re 'Puffed' Sleeve' knitted from top down
Never, heard of a lifeline in knitting before and that link explains it so well. What a clever idea.
Will try it out.
Thank you.
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Keep us updated on your progress, please. This is going to be very interesting no matter how you decide to work the sleeve.
I hope you’ll post a pic of this so we get to see the result of the experiment. It’s exciting to try new things.
For me, I’m not sure I’d want to see all the decreases in the stockinette, I’m kind of picky like that though. I’d probably want to put in a pattern stitch change to make something of the decrease row rather than just see the decreases. Having said that, depending on your yarn, they may not show much.
Hi there! It sounds like you’ve put a lot of thought into your project. Given your concerns about bulkiness, Option A might be your best bet. You can rip back to 87 sts and try decreasing more frequently, maybe every 1.5 cm, to reduce bulk while maintaining the puff effect. Use the same decrease ratio you had before, just at a quicker pace. This way, you keep the design intention but tweak it for practicality. Remember to check the fit regularly as you knit. Hope this helps, and happy knitting!
Hello to all,
Sorry for the long wait but I’m not getting much time for knitting, since my last post.
If the attached photograph uploads successfully, then you will see the 2nd sleeve which I made, thanks to all the advice and the ‘magic calculator’. I’ve only attached it quite roughly but it fits into the armhole. I’m much happier with Model 2! I have lost most of the puffed effect but I’m happy to trade that for a jumper that I can wear under a jacket. Posting the photo before ripping the 1st sleeve and re-doing it.
Could never have done it without the forum help.
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You might be able to enhance the puff effect when you sew it in, by easing a bit extra of the body under the arms, to gain a bit more sleeve cap, which will then be eased across the top of the shoulder. You can “pin” it in place with stitch markers before sewing, to see how you like it.
That looks quite nice. I like a more tailored look in the sweater overall and especially in the sleeves. All your efforts have succeeded beautifully. On to sleeve two!
It’s great that you’ve been able to modify the patten to make it more comfortable and wearable for you. This is the great thing about making our own knitwear. I have found I modify a little here and a little there, I am not very good at knowing how clothing should be but I learn a bit each time. The more I learn the more willing I am to take a risk and experiment and I do think I am happier with the things I make as a result, they aren’t perfect but they are more to my liking.
Welcome to sleeve modification!
Thank you for your replies.
I’ll try your suggestion, ColoCro when I get back to fitting in the 2 sleeves properly…when sleeve 2 is done! Much more enthusiastic now about knitting No. 2! Yes, certainly a totally new experience for me to make such a major alteration to a pattern, especially to a sleeve.
Thank you
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