I have a vintage pattern for a fairly simple sweater from a 1970s Mon Tricot. The largest size is a 14 and I wear a 16-18, although I will double check the measurements. I'm wondering if I can enlarge the sweater slightly just by changing the guage, and knitting the rib as a test. The sweater is not especially fitted and would actually show off the stockinette/reverse stockinette triangles better if larger than needed. I've knit lots of scarves and have socks on the needles, but haven't done a sweater since the 1980s, and then I only did one. Madelaine
Changing size by changing guage
Feb 21, 2007
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Yes it is one way to enlarge the size of the finished product. Many of my 1940s patterns have instructions for enlarging by one size by using a larger needle size (so it was common practice once). But you should swatch to see that you like the finished fabric - it may or may not be too your liking at the larger gague.
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