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Plan neckline and shoulder changes
Draw the proposed finished outline before changing stitch counts. Keep neck opening, shoulder width, slope and armhole position consistent as one system.
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Draw the proposed finished outline before changing stitch counts. Keep neck opening, shoulder width, slope and armhole position consistent as one system.
Before you start
Use smooth, light yarn and a small sample that matches the lesson’s flat or circular construction. Mark the right side and record the starting stitch count. Follow the pattern’s own stitch key.
Try this example
Widening a centered neck by 4 cm removes 2 cm from each adjacent shoulder if overall width stays fixed. Check those new shoulder widths before calculating decreases.
Check your result
- Count live stitches, trace one column and inspect both faces. Compare the relaxed edge with the middle of the sample before repeating the operation on a project.
- Stitch names and mounts vary between knitting styles. Follow the required fabric structure and pattern key rather than assuming every front loop is the correct entry point.
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