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In the Back section, after the initial rib is worked, the pattern should read as follows: Cont in st st, beg with a k row and using two strands of A, for 38[36:38:36:36][38:36:38:38:42] rows, then cut 1 strand of A and join in 1 strand of B.
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- Date 4 April 2024
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I am struggling with the directions in the Front section:
1) The two “Next row” directions seem to contradict each other. The first seem to be directions for decreasing 11 rows, then the second “Next row” is for increasing the same amount that was decreased in the previous section.
2) I also don’t understand the directions “Cont. straight until [#} Lace Panel rows are complete. Does that mean to work 70 something rows at this point? Again, that seems to contradict the directions under “Shape Armhole” where it states the following: “Work straight until 10 full pattern reps are complete.”
I am not a great knitter, but I have made several sweaters from various designers. For some reason I cannot make any sense out of these directions and I am stuck. I was thinking of just omitting the two sections that under the front that contradict each other since the end point is still the same number of stitches, and just work those 11 row straight without any increase or decrease. But I have no idea what is meant by the directions in my 2nd question. I don’t understand the difference between panel rows and regular rows. If I were to work 70 something rows at this point, that would be doubling the amount of rows in the previous two sections combined, and, looking at the image, I don’t believe that is accurate.
I could really use some help clarifying these directions if possible. Thanks for any help.
Dear Felicia
Thanks for your message and I’m sorry to hear you have been having trouble with this pattern.
In answer to your first question, the decreases and subsequent increases are a gentle waist shaping to give this slipover a feminine fit. Six stitches are decreased over 21 rows and then later are increased in the same pattern. If you wish you can simply omit this shaping and it is unlikely to affect the yarn amounts needed. Remember to do the same on both the Front and Back pieces!
In terms of the second question, the first instruction is to continue straight until a certain number of Lace Panel rows are complete – in the case I think you are referring to that ranges between 68 and 74 Lace Panel rows – so 6.8 to 7.4 repeats of the 10-row pattern. The second instruction, to continue until 10 full pattern repeats are complete, will add up to 100 Lace Panel rows.
I do hope this helps, but if you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us again or email me directly at knitting@thegmcgroup.com.
Best wishes,
Christine