AboutLesley Arnold-Hopkins Expertise I can answer questions on all types of knitting on needles (ie not loom knitting) including Fairisle, intarsia, lace and basic knitwear design. I can also answer on crochet, including tapestry crochet, but I do not have sufficient knowledge of toys or stuffed animals to call myself an expert.
Experience I've been knitting and crocheting for over 35 years. In that time I have made a variety of items, incorporating a range of stitch techniques and have designed my own garments. I have had patterns published in the UK (crochet and knitting) and teach both crafts.
Publications Suite 101
Education/Credentials BA(Hons)Open (not related to knitting or crochet, but shows my highest level of education)
Question I am working on the armhole shaping for a sweater with set-in sleeves. For the
back the pattern reads "Dec1 st at each end of next 5 rows, then on the
following 4 alt rows, then on every following 4th row." What do they mean by 4
alternate rows? Every other row, every 4th row, or multiples of 4?
Answer Hi Alexis.
Thanks for your question.
Usually "the following 4 alternate rows" would mean every other row, 4 times. (ie, on the next 8 rows, decrease on rows 2,4,6,& 8).
I hope that this makes sense, but if you have any further questions, please let me know.
