Sweaters that fit - Measuring your body and getting the measurements that matter 

I’m so glad, Rona! Looking forward to doing your custom fit next week

You are so welcome! I’m really glad it was helpful for you. You did not miss me taking the shoulder measurements. That’s the beautiful thing about this method of measurements for Sweater Knitting. When you think about how her sweater is constructed, classically your binder for the arm holes and work on up straight until it’s time to bind off for the shoulders. That is the shoulder measurement! You can absolutely the shoulders in for a different taper on a sleeveless top, or if you know you have broader shoulders, you can give yourself a smidge of extra room, but that upper bust is a really good indication of what’s happening in the shoulder region. Additionally, the sleeve cap is going to take the shoulder size and shape into account. Does that make sense?

@@CrazyForEwe I think I will have to see it explained or just try it myself. But that same old question comes up.......how do I know it will fit!! Thanks! I like your podcasts.

@@sueaitkin8030 I would be happy to chat about it on a zoom call or something

Im so glad! What sweater are you knitting?

@@CrazyForEwe I just finished the Lunenburg Sweater and I am almost finished the Material Girl. They are both great patterns. My friend and I made the Hayward a few months ago and boy could we have used this video. The sweaters are huge!

@@suzannebright7932 I’m glad it helped! I have a new video coming out this week on seaming that you might find helpful too. There’s a link in the video description. I’m also doing one on reading sweater patterns 😊

What are you working on?

😀Ease is the difference between the size of your garment and the size of your body-like a 43” sweater on a person with a 40” bust would have 3” of positive ease.

If you have a more specific question, or would like to chat about ease on a particular pattern, I’m happy to help!