How do I adjust for gauge in rows not stitches?

[ac151]

Thank you to whoever reads and responds.

I getting the correct gauge in stitches per inch on my swatch, as well as the back of my sweater.

When I started knitting the front right side, it ended up way too long, despite keeping track of rows and stitches.

I ripped it out.

I'm getting more rows than the gauge states. How do I correct for this?

Thank you.

[suzeeq]

Are you using the same size needles? (You'd be surprised how many people goof) The only thing is you may be more relaxed and knitting looser. You could either use a smaller needle or just knit to the same length as the back.

[lelvsdgs]

Are you using the same size needles? (You'd be surprised how many people goof) The only thing is you may be more relaxed and knitting looser. You could either use a smaller needle or just knit to the same length as the back.

I did exactly that and had one sleeve about 6 inches longer than it should have been. Had to frog it and re-do it...

[Ingrid]

The most important gauge measurement is the one for the stitches, since you can't adjust for that.

Most patterns have a schematic that shows how long the separate pieces and sections of pieces are, so you can use that as a guide for length to the underarm and length between the underarm and the shoulders.