Barb

by Barb
(Renfrew, Ontario, Canada)

Have just finished a cute sweater but it is too short. I would like to lengthen it and wondered if the ribbing can be undone and another three or four inches added? I've heard of this being done, but wasn't sure how to proceed.

YOUR ANSWER

You will need to undo the cast on edge and pick up the loops at the bottom of the first row. Once you have done that you can knit addition rows of rib down wise.

But a word of warning, this is not especially easy depending on which cast on method you used, but it can be done.

The other way you can add ribbing is to pick up and knit each stitch in the cast on edge. Definitely easier, but you will be able to see the join.