tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464667571555571296.post7150249404308717874..comments2023-07-02T01:28:19.592-07:00Comments on March Sweater Madness!!: I had a scareMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08069559676986268598noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464667571555571296.post-39823220801477150122007-03-16T11:05:00.000-07:002007-03-16T11:05:00.000-07:00Depends on how big you want it. At 20/4 inches you...Depends on how big you want it. At 20/4 inches you are casting on 200 stitches is 50 inches, and that extra 64 should add another 12+, so it looks like you were pretty much on target.<BR/><BR/>Decide how big around you really want it and cast <I>on the number</I> of stitches that will make it happen.<BR/><BR/>If you have to adjust the armholes or neck area, first thing to do is look at the smaller sizes, there may be numbers there you can use. <BR/><BR/>If not, there are some pretty simple formulas to calculate out arm scythe and neck lines if you need them.<BR/><BR/>So, how big do you really want this sweater to be?<BR/><BR/>-HollyHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15032454459129277383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464667571555571296.post-70561376151958351282007-03-16T09:44:00.000-07:002007-03-16T09:44:00.000-07:00If it looks too big, chances are it is too big. T...If it looks too big, chances are it is too big. That's exactly the same thing that happened to me. So I frogged and cast on about 20 sts less! Don't forget you don't need those extra stitches for seaming since you're working in the round. Good luck. I'll think of you with great empathy having been there! Smile and keep knitting!!Barbara from Nova Scotiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10153159534633872465noreply@blogger.com