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Adjust body or sleeve length
Place added or removed length in a suitable straight section. Preserve shaping landmarks, paired pieces and the required final repeat rows.
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Place added or removed length in a suitable straight section. Preserve shaping landmarks, paired pieces and the required final repeat rows.
Before you start
Gather the measurements, counts or timing sample needed below. Record their units and whether they describe a sample, the whole project or one purchased package. Use a finished sample when dimensions or material use depend on fabric structure.
Try this example
At 30 rows per 10 cm, adding 4 cm needs about 12 rows. Add three complete four-row repeats in a straight section, then recheck material and shaping placement.
Check your result
- Recheck the inputs against the actual sample or label, keep units consistent and round only the final count or purchase. Repeat a sample if a small measuring difference changes the decision.
- These arithmetic examples assume the measured structure stays comparable. Shaping, borders, dense textures and color changes require their own allowances or samples.
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