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[k425]

This is why I hate switching for gauge. The jacket I want to knit calls for a gauge of 21 stitches and 23 rows over 10cm on 5mm needles.

On 5mm needles I get 26 stitches and 23 rows over 10cm.

On 4.5mm needles I get 22 stitches and 20 rows over 10cm.

I can either use 5mm needles for a jacket that's the right length but baggy, or 4.5mm needles for a

Comments

[dorianegray]

Use the 4.5mm. You can always fix the row gauge by knitting more rows. Getting the stitch gauge right is much more important.

[thereyougothen]

This.

[hooloovoo_42]

Exactly what I was going to say

[bopeepsheep]

Yes, this. Length is irrelevant, almost (at least, it is with things like jackets); width is not unless you want to do a LOT of maths. Being off on length requires only a little working out (but will include fitted sleeves being a little 'off' from the pattern, etc.).

[sammason]

Use the needles that give you the right width, and add more rows.

[k425]

The problem is, it's all knit in squares, panels and bands, otherwise I would do what I usually do, which is use the correct needles for width and knit to the right length.

[bopeepsheep]

How is it constructed? Can any of the bands be made 2 rows deeper to compensate for shorter panels? Without seeing it it's hard to guess what you could adjust.

[gfrancie]

I have to say that I may need to show my Mom your user icon. Most appropriate. A shame she is half-way around the world, she is the best knitting guru/unfucker-upper I know.

[pink_weasel]

Have you tried using one of each size? Might not help, but sometimes worth a try.

[k425]

OMFG. That is worth a swatch.