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I am trying to copy a pattern from July’s issue so I can put in on my Knit Radar. It’s the lovely short sleeved cardigan with the tie strings. However for the life of me I cannot work out how long the armhole should be. It seems to be the only bit without any measurements. I’ve noticed this on other patterns and wonder if I’m missing something?
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Dear Angela
The pattern diagram gives the total depth of the armhole as D = 19 [21.25, 23.5] cm. In the pattern the armhole shaping is worked over 30 [34, 34] rows, which works out at about 7 cm for the first size and about 8 cm for the second and third sizes.
The straight section is therefore 12 [13.25, 15.5] cm or thereabouts. I hope this helps you draw the pattern on your Knit Radar. Having just checked through the other patterns in MKM, the total armhole depth is always measurement D.
Kind regards
Sue
Posted by Sue P on 06/16 at 11:03 PM
Hi Sue
Following on from your answer, may I ask another question? I too am confused about this part of the shaping when transferring to the Knit Leader. I have never used mine.
If I want to copy a pattern from MKM which, for example, is sized for DK and I want to knit in 4-ply - how do I transfer the measurement so I get the correct size from 4-ply wool onto the charting device? Can you also explain how I draw the armhole curve, shoulder shaping and neckline to ensure that my decreases are correct? Thank you so much.
Mary
Posted by scary007 on 07/29 at 06:33 PM