I got my sleeves done Tuesday night, ahead of plan! I bound off a little short expecting them to grow when I block the sweater. Now I’m debating how I want to tackle the hem ribbing because I don’t want it to pull in and I want the ribbing to be neat:

  • Option 1: Use the same needle size as the body (US 4) and knit the ribbing inside out or half twisted rib (k1tbl, p1)
  • Option 2: Go down to US 3 needles (same as I used for the sleeve cuffs) and block aggressively
  • Option 3: Using the cuffs, find my ribbing gauge on size 3 needles. Then calculate how many stitches I need to increase to get the ribbing section to be as wide as the rest of the body

I’m leaning toward either option 2 or 3

    • Mouselemming@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2·
      6 months ago

      Oooh, I like yours better! I’m a random non-knitter from All but seems like you’ve adapted it to your longer body type and maybe used some different-textured stitches in some places? Anyway it’s beautiful, hope to see when it’s finished.

      • ChaosCoati@midwest.socialOPEnglish
        2·
        6 months ago

        Thank you! I did make some adjustments to make it fit me better. The lace texture along the bottom is from the pattern and meant to look like waves the wind makes on sand dunes. I’ve really enjoyed knitting it and am looking forward to finally getting to wear it.

  • Kitchel@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    2·
    6 months ago

    I tend to go one size down for the ribbing. I have one sweater with twisted ribbing, but it loosened up faster than normal one. I vote for number two.

    • ChaosCoati@midwest.socialOPEnglish
      2·
      6 months ago

      Good to know about the twisted ribbing! I put in a lifeline and decided to try options 3, with 2 as my backup if I don’t like how 3 is coming out.