Thank you - always an interesting video. I recently had to change a pattern to increase the sleeve length and therefore the increase rates. I realised it was very important to also check row gauge as you mentioned, as mine doesn’t always correspond to my stitch gauge.
That was helpful. It definitely makes sense for sleeve shaping. Do you have a video that explains appropriate general rates for smooth waist shaping? I find if I don't spread my shaping out properly, it can make my hips look bigger. Thanks
I don't have a video on that yet, no. Every body is different, so some shaping looks best if you have the larger spacing at the hips and transition to faster shaping near the waist, but on other bodies it might look best to have the shaping at as straight a line as possible. It's usually a good idea to hit the waist circumference a little bit below the waist and to have about an inch or so with no shaping at the waist before beginning shaping for the full chest. If you want knitwear that skims over your curves, aim for the same amount of ease at the hips as you have at the waist. And waist shaping might need to be moved up or down on the sweater depending on where your actual waist sits on your torso!
Hi Heather, thank you for taking me through that, you explained it very clear! I need to practice to get familiar with it. Can you write a magic formula for the inset sleeve as well? That would be awesome! Have a great day! Corrie, Netherlands
I'm an engineer and a knitter, so this makes me very happy! 😍
I've met so many engineers who are knitters! (I'm an engineer too!) Must be something about it that tickles our brains just right!
Thanks for this! I always need to look up formulas when I'm calculating a pattern. Any refresher is so appreciated.
You're very welcome!
Thank you for this - A very clear, concise explanation!
You're very welcome!
I'm not good at math but it's usually interesting to follow along and see how far I can keep up. You were very clear and this was informative. Thanks.
Great to hear!
Thank you, this reminds me why I rely on the pattern designer For a good-fitting sweater.
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Thank you - always an interesting video.
I recently had to change a pattern to increase the sleeve length and therefore the increase rates. I realised it was very important to also check row gauge as you mentioned, as mine doesn’t always correspond to my stitch gauge.
Yes, it's really hard to match row gauge while also matching stitch gauge - so knowing how to adjust the shaping can be really helpful!
That was helpful. It definitely makes sense for sleeve shaping. Do you have a video that explains appropriate general rates for smooth waist shaping? I find if I don't spread my shaping out properly, it can make my hips look bigger. Thanks
I don't have a video on that yet, no. Every body is different, so some shaping looks best if you have the larger spacing at the hips and transition to faster shaping near the waist, but on other bodies it might look best to have the shaping at as straight a line as possible. It's usually a good idea to hit the waist circumference a little bit below the waist and to have about an inch or so with no shaping at the waist before beginning shaping for the full chest. If you want knitwear that skims over your curves, aim for the same amount of ease at the hips as you have at the waist. And waist shaping might need to be moved up or down on the sweater depending on where your actual waist sits on your torso!
Hi Heather, thank you for taking me through that, you explained it very clear! I need to practice to get familiar with it. Can you write a magic formula for the inset sleeve as well? That would be awesome! Have a great day! Corrie, Netherlands
Inset sleeve is a bit more tricky!