Knitting is practiced by folks all around the world. Each country seems to have its own unique style and particular strategies to create the knits that represent them. As well as pattern, the fit is part of the style of each nations knits.
As a knitwear designer, the things that are the most important include special yarns, colors and the fit. It is fit that is the most important of these items as the knit will only look as good as the way that it fits.
People are typically confused when it comes to knowing which size to make in a selected pattern. Frequently folk will look at the small (medium , large) sizing choices and just presume that since they often wear a medium, that is the size they should make. This is certainly not the way to pick your size. It's totally significant to take a look at the Finished Measurements listed for the knit threads.
Knitting patterns will always give a Finished Measurement, and frequently a suggested To Fit Measurement. The one you really need to pay attention to is the Finished Measurement.
First off, you need to measure your chest/bust. Next, decide how you want your knit to fit. This could figure out how much ease you want to include into the sizing. Everybody has a preference for how much ease they find is comfortable.
If you would like a very-close fitting garment, you would take your chest/bust measurement and add zero inches, or possibly decrease a couple of inches. This would give you negative ease, and result in a body hugging garment.
If you want a close fitting garment, you would add 0-2 inches to your chest/bust measurement.
If you need the standard fitting garment, you would add 2-4 inches to your chest/bust measurement.
If you want a loose fitted garment, you would add 4-6 inches to your chest/bust measurement.
Select the Finished Measurement offered that is nearest the measurement you come up with when you compare your measurement to the pattern you wish to knit. Then do a gauge swatch to be absolutely certain your yarn will work with you and your measurements to give you that fit.
An alternative way to approach choosing a size is to determine the chest/bust of a garment that you already own and love the fit of, and just go with that number.
As a knitwear designer, the things that are the most important include special yarns, colors and the fit. It is fit that is the most important of these items as the knit will only look as good as the way that it fits.
People are typically confused when it comes to knowing which size to make in a selected pattern. Frequently folk will look at the small (medium , large) sizing choices and just presume that since they often wear a medium, that is the size they should make. This is certainly not the way to pick your size. It's totally significant to take a look at the Finished Measurements listed for the knit threads.
Knitting patterns will always give a Finished Measurement, and frequently a suggested To Fit Measurement. The one you really need to pay attention to is the Finished Measurement.
First off, you need to measure your chest/bust. Next, decide how you want your knit to fit. This could figure out how much ease you want to include into the sizing. Everybody has a preference for how much ease they find is comfortable.
If you would like a very-close fitting garment, you would take your chest/bust measurement and add zero inches, or possibly decrease a couple of inches. This would give you negative ease, and result in a body hugging garment.
If you want a close fitting garment, you would add 0-2 inches to your chest/bust measurement.
If you need the standard fitting garment, you would add 2-4 inches to your chest/bust measurement.
If you want a loose fitted garment, you would add 4-6 inches to your chest/bust measurement.
Select the Finished Measurement offered that is nearest the measurement you come up with when you compare your measurement to the pattern you wish to knit. Then do a gauge swatch to be absolutely certain your yarn will work with you and your measurements to give you that fit.
An alternative way to approach choosing a size is to determine the chest/bust of a garment that you already own and love the fit of, and just go with that number.
About the Author:
Marjorie J McDonald is a knitwear designer and has designed sold knits and taught students for years. She has taught her students how to correctly fit knits so their finished knits were fabulous and they were pleased with the finished fit of the sweaters.
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