Gauge vs finished sweater

Help-not a pattern request

Hello!

I am knitting Smilla's sleeves from Anne Vetzel.

The original pattern uses Håndværksgarn by Hjelholts Uldspinderi which I believe is an aran-weight yarn.

The pattern calls for 4.5mm needles with a 20 sts and 24 rows in PATTERN on a 10x10cm gauge.

I used ROWAN super wash worsted yarn and 5mm needles. The gauge in PATTERN came to be 24sts and 27 rows on a 10x10 gauge.

Why, oh why is my sweater coming out so much more cropped than expected?

Should I go up more needle sizes? If so, how much?

Is there an easier way to calculate this that isn't trial and error? 🫠

Posted Mar 4, 2026, 10:39 PM UTC

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