How to Knit: Resize A Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Designer

Let’s Knit Together

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We’ve all experienced that frustration of falling in love with a stunning garment, only to find the pattern isn’t given in your size. Fear not knitters, help is on hand! Although not for the faint hearted, here are a few suggestions on how to alter and adjust those must-knit-won’t-fit projects. Whether you’re making it larger or smaller, these useful hints should point you in the right direction.

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