Knitting Sweater Pattern - Need help on what to do next:?

Question

I'm working on this sweater pattern (picture on this link http://www.needfulyarnsinc.com/designs.php?designId=96 )

The pattern following is verbatim:

for the BACK& FRONT, you cast 50 on and Stocking stich for 14", ending with a wrong side row.

for the ARMHOLE SHAPING, you bind off 3 sts beg next 2 rows, 2 sts beg following 2 rows then 1 st beg following 2 rows. 38 sts now on needle. continue in stocking stitch until armhole measure 7"

MY QUESTION: do I do the armhole shaping on both the front and back pieces?

Please help! I'm stuck until I figure this out!!! Thanks in advance:)

Answer 1

Yes, you complete the same armhole shaping on both pieces.

Patterns are written in a kind of shorthand. Instructions apply to everything until one piece is specified, to avoid confusion.

The front shaping usually differs at the neck, to scoop it out a little more than the back.

So, after the armhole shaping (which is usually the same for front and back to facilitate fitting the sleeves in perfectly) the pattern will designate separate instructions for the front and back.

Good luck, and kudos to you for making a sweater!

Answer 2

holding the working fabric in your left hand the point of the needle is facing towards the right hand. now just turn this around so that the needle is now facing in the opposite direction you have made a 180 turn change needle with the work to right hand and start knitting some times you have to change or turn while you are doing short row knitting so this is good to know

Answer 3

yes