This is the step-by-step process to do precisely that. This is my friend Ann Marie's sweater. You may recall that I replaced cuffs on a red sweater of hers a few weeks ago but that is the only other time I have done this. My point is that this is not rocket science. If you understand how knit garments are made and have been knitting a little while you can do this. Remember it is not rocket science.
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| Take a good look at the old sweater cuff. Count the stitches and write this number down on a piece of paper. You will want to have the same number of stitches on the cuffs you knit. Knit a swatch with the yarn you plan to use to replace the old cuffs. If the gauge does not match try a different size needle. I used size 2 U.S. double-point knitting needles. by Mary Lachman
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| Note that my cut edge is about 2 rows above the point where the ribbing ends and the stockinette stitch begins for the sleeve. by Mary Lachman |
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| Pick up stitches with a crochet hook and the new yarn you will be using for the cuffs. I used a size 3/D U.S. hook. (If you have never done this before there are many good videos on You Tube. Just search 'knitting pick up stitches' by Mary Lachman |
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| Transfer the stitches from crochet hook to double-pointed needles. I used a size 2 U.S. by Mary Lachman |
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| Continue picking up and transferring stitches from crochet hook to double-pointed needles. by Mary Lachman |
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| Knit 1 round. If you need to decrease stitches because you picked up more stitches than were in the old cuff just knit 2 stitches together on that round as needed. Continue knitting ribbing (knit 1- purl 1 in this case) until the cuffs reach the proper length. Bind off in a knit 1- purl 1 pattern all around. (This prevents the bind-off from flaring out.)Weave in the ends and you are done! All Rights Reserved Photos by Mary Lachman |
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