Lesson 5: Section 5: Baby Steps: A Man's Vest
Practice Reading/Translating a HK Pattern
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Your Turn!
Uncover the stitch and row instructions for the sleeves.
Using your Worksheet and the original pattern, calculate the sleeve instructions.
Work out:
- Cast-on stitches
- Increase frequency
- Total sleeve rows
- Final stitch count before binding off
Compare your answers to the worksheet before moving on.
You are ready to knit this sweater when:
- You can match the designer's gauge.
- The finished size will fit the intended wearer.
- You have completed the sleeve calculations.
Next, we'll look at a few alternative ways to adapt this hand-knitting pattern for your knitting machine.
