Pattern Question

[phoenixjen]

My pattern says to join the yarn and then pick up stitches. The neckline of this sweater had a section that I added to create a placket so the point that was the beginning of the sweater is closer to the shoulder. That is where I would think I would 'join' the yarn and pick up stitches, however the pattern says to pick up stitches across the front, along the shoulder, and then along the back. Any ideas where I am supposed to 'join' the yarn to the sweater to add the hood?

TIA,

Jenny

[Ingrid]

You mean the sweater is split in the front? Just join the yarn at the right neck edge and start picking up from there, I imagine.

[phoenixjen]

Yes it does have a split in the front. However the 'tail' from where the sweater began is near the shoulder. So how do I join at the front where the split is if there is no 'tail' yarn piece?

TIA,
Jenny

[Ingrid]

Cut the tail at the shoulder and restart the yarn at the edge. Just start picking up with the new strand and weave in the end later.