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Change length while keeping complete sections
Add or remove complete repeats only in a section the construction allows to change.
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Add or remove complete repeats only in a section the construction allows to change.
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.
How to do it
- Calculate rows for a target length — At 30 finished rows per 10 cm, 60 cm corresponds to 180 rows. Row gauge must be measured independently of stitch gauge.
- 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.
- Plan a stripe sequence — Specify stripe heights in rows or measured length and mark the full sequence repeat. Keep color joins and end placement in the plan.
Try this example
At 30 rows per 10 cm, an 8-row repeat adds about 2.67 cm. Three extra repeats add 8 cm; check that the next shaping section begins on its required pattern row.
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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