I am afraid that when working in stocking stitch, it is ‘ back to the drawing board’; you must start the sleeve at the top (if you wish to knit downwards) with the correct number of stitches.
I am afraid that when working in stocking stitch, it is ‘ back to the beginning following an unsuccessful attempt; you must start the sleeve at the top (if you wish to knit downwards) with the correct number of stitches.