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Before You Change Your Cast-On

Changing your cast-on stitch count affects more than the first row.

Most knitting patterns use the cast-on stitch count to calculate shaping throughout the garment. If you change the cast-on, you may also need to adjust:

  • Increase and decrease counts
  • Armhole shaping
  • Neckline shaping
  • Sleeve shaping
  • Finishing stitch counts

Simply changing the cast-on number does not update the rest of the pattern. Review your pattern carefully and make any additional adjustments needed before you begin knitting.

Learn More About Stitch Multiples

New to stitch multiples? Watch this short lesson to learn how they work and why they matter.