For a large busted person, a better fit choice is to knit to your upper bust and add bust shaping with short rows or bust darts. A large bust shape is different than narrow hips. Extra length is needed only in the front. Reducing the bottom circumference leaves the same length front and back.
Another reason why you may need to add yoke depth is body shape. For example, I have a similar bust circumference to Andrea Mowry, but I have a longer torso and broader shoulders. I’ve found the broad shoulders are particularly troublesome with some circular yoke patterns, and I’ve had to add 1-2” of yoke depth to accommodate my shoulders.
For the lady who has a large bust and small waist, another way to reduce the size in circumference is to go down a needle size if you don't want to worry about the number or frequency of decreases.
For my large bust and arms, I redistribute the stitches ending up with fewer across the back, plus add some waist shaping. Pretty sure I learned it in one of Amy Herzog's books.
There were very few water bottles back then. I think I got my first one when I played middle school basketball. Thank you for your wonderful videos. I have learned so much. I don't have anyone to take about knitting to so this has been awesome. I'm taking on the challenge of being a knitting and crocheting 4-H project leader in my county in January and your videos have helped me gain confidence to start teaching kids as young as 5. I hope I can help them find some joy in this wonderful craft. The spinning content is also helpful to learn more about yarn construction. Maybe someday I'll get my drop spindle out again.
Your comment about water bottles took me down memory lane. My first year teaching our very old school had mold issues causing me to take allergy medication all year. My principal would not allow teachers to have any beverages in our classroom because the students weren’t allowed to have them. I was dehydrated all year. 🥵
They are so pretty. I love ky illuminate too. It was my 1st mohair/colour work sweater and I absolutely loved it. Such an easy pattern to follow. I get compliments every-time I wear it. Thanks for the spinning inspiration. Im loving the 100 days challenge.
I was motivated by you and Tahzi to buy a wheel (espinner for portability) quite a few months back but never got started. I've now joined the 100 days of "spindle" spinning and just finished my first 2.7 oz. spin ever. Thank you for the motivation and keeping me company while I spin.
Thanks so much for the podcast. I’ve been watching regularly since week two. 😊 I have another approach for the fractal. I’d be inclined to strip 1/3 off the side of each braid. I’d use the remaining 2/3 of one as the first single. The two 1/3 strips then become the 2nd single. For the third single I’d take the remaining 2/3 of the second braid and strip it as many times as you like (when I’ve done this before I’ve split it four times).
Hi Andrea, I love watching your video each week! The chattier, the better! I recognise the point about being petite and a lot of positive ease not looking good on me. I'm about 4 foot 11/1 metre 50, with narrow shoulders and wider hips. If I wear a lot of positive ease, I just end up looking really dumpy. Because I'm so small, I often don't have the choice of knitting a smaller size for a bit less ease, as I usually have to knit the smallest size, or the smallest size is already much too big for me. I also grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, in The Netherlands. Water bottles didn't become a thing here until the late 90s. I even remember a teacher in high school commenting that suddenly we all had a water bottle!
Love the pattern and color in that sweater...I need to move climates so I can knit more sweaters. Yes--the water fountain! And you'd get mad at people taking forever drinking while you waited in line because you were sooooo thirsty. 😂. For yoke depth: does that also affect the sweater riding up in the front (choking you) even with short rows in the back (neck)? I keep having that issue and I have a small chest....mysterious.
I grew up in the late 80’s-early 90’s in hot and humid Bangladesh, and we all used to carry water flasks with straps to carry them on our shoulder to school. Also a safety concern since tap water is not safe to drink there. You have to boil it to drink.
Hahahaha! I totally hear you Andrea about the water fountain after middle school basketball practice 🤣 How were we not perpetually dehydrated? I think I finally got a water bottle in highschool! My kids on the other hand have had one since they were 6 months old.
Ah, our parents' unawareness of the importance of hydration. My memory is our family road trip every summer to my uncle's, a day away, in the heat of summer, with no A/C, and we couldn't have the windows open because my dad would get a draft on his back since he was so hot and sweating through his shirt, which would incapacitate him (the draft, that is). If we were thirsty, my mom would give us hard candy to suck on. And we survived! 😭🤣 Oh, and remember drinking from the garden hose? YUM!
I had a hot pink new kids on the block (does this age me??) water bottle when I was in elementary school that the teacher begrudgingly allowed during the hottest weeks pre-summer vacation.. I'm glad water bottle technology has improved for our children, bc whatever I was drinking out of that bottle tasted like plastic mixed with future chronic health problems.
For the spinner who wanted to make a fractal sock yarn with two painted braids, they didn't say if they were going to use the yarn for actual socks or if they were just looking for a sock weight. If they are going to knit socks, unless the painted braids have super long color changes, they can just make two 2 oz braids with the usual split - one for each sock. Mathematically, the fractal will look the same.
Love my weekly Andrea episodes. No Matter what I learn something. Just thought you might want to look at the episode number…I think this is episode 144….😊
I am someone who would like to learn how to spin on a spindle. I have two spindles and some fiber and am wondering if you can recommend a good online resource for instruction. Thank you.. I love your videos and have learned so much from them.
I enjoy watching your podcast so much ❤. You’ve re-inspired my love for fiber these past few weeks, and I’m having so much fun learning how to spin and playing with fiber, thank you. What is the name of the lovely batt you bought at Rinebeck ?
For a large busted person, a better fit choice is to knit to your upper bust and add bust shaping with short rows or bust darts. A large bust shape is different than narrow hips. Extra length is needed only in the front. Reducing the bottom circumference leaves the same length front and back.
The sweater you're wearing is truly beautiful!
Another reason why you may need to add yoke depth is body shape. For example, I have a similar bust circumference to Andrea Mowry, but I have a longer torso and broader shoulders. I’ve found the broad shoulders are particularly troublesome with some circular yoke patterns, and I’ve had to add 1-2” of yoke depth to accommodate my shoulders.
For the lady who has a large bust and small waist, another way to reduce the size in circumference is to go down a needle size if you don't want to worry about the number or frequency of decreases.
Oh my!! How do you do it all??? Lovely spins, new designs, I learn so much!! Thank you for everything.
You make me smile when I watch you. Makes my day go faster.
For my large bust and arms, I redistribute the stitches ending up with fewer across the back, plus add some waist shaping. Pretty sure I learned it in one of Amy Herzog's books.
There were very few water bottles back then. I think I got my first one when I played middle school basketball. Thank you for your wonderful videos. I have learned so much. I don't have anyone to take about knitting to so this has been awesome. I'm taking on the challenge of being a knitting and crocheting 4-H project leader in my county in January and your videos have helped me gain confidence to start teaching kids as young as 5. I hope I can help them find some joy in this wonderful craft. The spinning content is also helpful to learn more about yarn construction. Maybe someday I'll get my drop spindle out again.
Your comment about water bottles took me down memory lane. My first year teaching our very old school had mold issues causing me to take allergy medication all year. My principal would not allow teachers to have any beverages in our classroom because the students weren’t allowed to have them. I was dehydrated all year. 🥵
8 miles a day is impressive and inspiring. Great job!!
They are so pretty. I love ky illuminate too. It was my 1st mohair/colour work sweater and I absolutely loved it. Such an easy pattern to follow. I get compliments every-time I wear it. Thanks for the spinning inspiration. Im loving the 100 days challenge.
I was motivated by you and Tahzi to buy a wheel (espinner for portability) quite a few months back but never got started. I've now joined the 100 days of "spindle" spinning and just finished my first 2.7 oz. spin ever. Thank you for the motivation and keeping me company while I spin.
Your colors are SO AMAZING! Definitely see the beauty of handspun yarn . ❤😊
I appreciate you Arne and Carlos. Arne and Carlos was established in 2001. 💙💙
Oh, I am wearing my Illuminate today as well! One of my all-time favs!
Your spinning is beautiful and what an inspiration for spindle spinning!
Enjoying all the fit questions this week.
Thanks so much for the podcast. I’ve been watching regularly since week two. 😊
I have another approach for the fractal. I’d be inclined to strip 1/3 off the side of each braid. I’d use the remaining 2/3 of one as the first single. The two 1/3 strips then become the 2nd single. For the third single I’d take the remaining 2/3 of the second braid and strip it as many times as you like (when I’ve done this before I’ve split it four times).
You are the best instructor. Really fun and confident. Thank you , I always learn something or relearn...
Hi Andrea, I love watching your video each week! The chattier, the better!
I recognise the point about being petite and a lot of positive ease not looking good on me. I'm about 4 foot 11/1 metre 50, with narrow shoulders and wider hips. If I wear a lot of positive ease, I just end up looking really dumpy. Because I'm so small, I often don't have the choice of knitting a smaller size for a bit less ease, as I usually have to knit the smallest size, or the smallest size is already much too big for me.
I also grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, in The Netherlands. Water bottles didn't become a thing here until the late 90s. I even remember a teacher in high school commenting that suddenly we all had a water bottle!
Love the pattern and color in that sweater...I need to move climates so I can knit more sweaters. Yes--the water fountain! And you'd get mad at people taking forever drinking while you waited in line because you were sooooo thirsty. 😂. For yoke depth: does that also affect the sweater riding up in the front (choking you) even with short rows in the back (neck)? I keep having that issue and I have a small chest....mysterious.
I grew up in the late 80’s-early 90’s in hot and humid Bangladesh, and we all used to carry water flasks with straps to carry them on our shoulder to school. Also a safety concern since tap water is not safe to drink there. You have to boil it to drink.
I was wondering what the best way to change the neckline in a weekender light to the crew neck. Much appreciated 🥰
Hahahaha! I totally hear you Andrea about the water fountain after middle school basketball practice 🤣 How were we not perpetually dehydrated? I think I finally got a water bottle in highschool! My kids on the other hand have had one since they were 6 months old.
I'm not even done watching but I gotta know. WHERE did you get those glasses? They look fabulous on you! 🥰
The soccer practice 90s kids had water bottles! No fountains on the field lol
Ah, our parents' unawareness of the importance of hydration. My memory is our family road trip every summer to my uncle's, a day away, in the heat of summer, with no A/C, and we couldn't have the windows open because my dad would get a draft on his back since he was so hot and sweating through his shirt, which would incapacitate him (the draft, that is). If we were thirsty, my mom would give us hard candy to suck on. And we survived! 😭🤣 Oh, and remember drinking from the garden hose? YUM!
I had a hot pink new kids on the block (does this age me??) water bottle when I was in elementary school that the teacher begrudgingly allowed during the hottest weeks pre-summer vacation.. I'm glad water bottle technology has improved for our children, bc whatever I was drinking out of that bottle tasted like plastic mixed with future chronic health problems.
For the spinner who wanted to make a fractal sock yarn with two painted braids, they didn't say if they were going to use the yarn for actual socks or if they were just looking for a sock weight. If they are going to knit socks, unless the painted braids have super long color changes, they can just make two 2 oz braids with the usual split - one for each sock. Mathematically, the fractal will look the same.
Love my weekly Andrea episodes. No Matter what I learn something. Just thought you might want to look at the episode number…I think this is episode 144….😊
Good Smorning Andrea 😂
I am someone who would like to learn how to spin on a spindle. I have two spindles and some fiber and am wondering if you can recommend a good online resource for instruction. Thank you.. I love your videos and have learned so much from them.
I enjoy watching your podcast so much ❤. You’ve re-inspired my love for fiber these past few weeks, and I’m having so much fun learning how to spin and playing with fiber, thank you. What is the name of the lovely batt you bought at Rinebeck ?
I was homeschooled and I never had a water bottle ;)
Hi Andrea, I know it's late but I'd like to join in the 100 days spinning challenge. I bought myself a little e-spinner! 😊
You are hilarious! I am surprised you don’t get into a giggle fit, you did actual when you had spicy Pete on one time. ❤😊
How do I get the Rudbeckia hat.
You can find the pattern on both Ravelry and my website! Here it is on Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rudbeckia-hat
Yeah…..I don’t know how we all survived in school without all the things kids have now.
:)