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Find growing or shrinking edges
Compare row counts before changing tension. Accidental first-stitch additions and missed last stitches create systematic width changes.
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Compare row counts before changing tension. Accidental first-stitch additions and missed last stitches create systematic width changes.
Before you start
Stop and record the last correct reference point. Support loose loops or damaged ground before removing anything, and reproduce the fault on a spare sample if possible.
Try this example
Write down five row totals: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24. Inspect the turning-chain rule at each edge; return to the last correct row once the extra insertion is located.
Check your result
- Compare the repaired area with an undamaged neighbor after relaxing or finishing the sample. Recount the boundary before continuing beyond the repair.
- A repair may remain visible. If the foundation is weak, reinforcing or replacing a section can be more reliable than hiding the surface fault.
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