I kept asking myself why the sweaters on the book cover looked so familiar. After a couple of days, when I had time to watch your videos, I realized it’s the book I just purchased on 1st of March. I’m so excited!!! Mainly because I feel like you can guide me instead of overwhelming myself. 😊
What perfect timing Leila Vitale! Happy knitting. Be sure to check out my second channel - Suzanne - Off the Cuff - where you can find my live streams and interact with me. ruclips.net/channel/UCQBgFUvQzjz1RUm9NsgEA1A
That is perfect LadyGecko. Happy knitting. If you are interested, check out my other RUclips channel - Suzanne - Off the Cuff. That channel is focused on live streams where you can interact with me. ruclips.net/channel/UCQBgFUvQzjz1RUm9NsgEA1A
QUESTION: Susanne, you talk about ease. knitted a men's yoke jumper with sleeves included in handspun wool which does not have a uniform ply. The finished jumper has in the front, "horizontal" ridges above the chest when worn. Which indicates most likely a change in tension. The jumper is now totally constructed. Is there a way of inserting stitches to remove, smooth out these ridges? And assume would these rrunning stitches run in where the ridging is and would it work? Any other suggestions, as Im not pulling out the jumper as it is fuzzy corridale wool.
Judith, can you head on over to my Facebook group, Knitting with Suzanne Bryan? You can post pictures there which will help a lot. There are many talented knitters in this group and I am sure you will get some good suggestions.
Hi Suzanne, I watched these videos before and now I am re-watching them all again. I would like to buy this book however have a question. I am a size 33" bust, most of the sweaters I knit have a total finished measurement of approx 34". According to her book I would be a child size as her adult sizes start at 36" . Can you use these child sizes for an adult body, not sure if the child sizes would look off, thank you.
Thank you, one other quick question, are the measurements (Raglan) only for crew neck or V-Neck? What if you want to design a scoop neck sweater for instance.@@SuzanneBryan
Thanks a lot for sharing, it is very helpful! I also have this book, But somehow the number of the yoke after first increase doesn’t match with the numbers in the book. I casted on 64, after first increase there should be 96sts, but I end up with 95. Do we have to m1 at the end of the row, or what could be problem there? Thanks a lot!
Dear Suzanne, that’s me again (4 comments below). I finally started a set-in sleeve cardigan with a crewneck . Everything was wonderful, until I got to page 132 ... She tells us to work short rows as for back (but the front is different) and at the same time work the following number of even rows even at neck edge(???). Maybe I’m not seeing something obvious but after trying to understand it for the whole morning I wondered if you could explain it to me or tell me where to find a tutorial ? I hope I’m not asking too much. You are already helping us much with these videos, and I’m very grateful.
in which places do you need to increase the stitches? and sometimes these numbers may not work if we add patterns where you need to add a stitches , for example cables
Excellent question. In the KAL tutorial that I am teaching, that this video is associated with, I teach you how to add patterns by the method shown in the book and this video, along with adding wedge shaped designs where the increases are along the wedges rather than in rings. Happy knitting.
Hi Suzanne , just discovered your videos and this is very helpful, thank you. I'm curious why there is no ease added the underarm measurement (ie armhole). If there is no ease wouldn't the point where the sleeve meets the body be snug up against the armpit and be uncomfortable and/or restrictive?
This is a great question. The reason that there is no ease, is because the whole garment hangs from your shoulders, and the weight tends to stretch the length of the garment at the upper portion. The portion where the armholes are. So they will naturally get ½ to 1" longer without adding any ease. The biggest problem people have in making their armholes too tight is in the seaming process. I have videos on seaming that will help. I used to add ease to my armholes and then they were way too deep, so I no longer do. In fact, I measure right into my armpit. This was always a conundrum from me in the beginning and I too was searching for information about armhole depth. Thank you for asking.
Thanks Suzanne that makes total sense! I've been adding ease , probably too much, to this area on my sweaters. My next one I'll try it without ease. Also, i like your method of measuring this area on the body but measuring the arm hole on the in-process sweater, for me, is ripe with inaccuracies. Have you a demo on measuring key points during the knitting process?
When measuring work in progress in crucial areas such as armhole depth, I generally count my rows. I know my row gauge from my gauge swatch and use that to predict how many rows the armhole should be for the correct depth, then count my rows as I go. I hope that helps you. Keep in mind that your gauge swatch was blocked (or should have been) and that your work in progress in unblocked. There may be a big difference.
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan.Thank you once again for your reply. 😊....I've always measured so from now on will count my rows. I usually measure my swatch both before its bath and after so I know how the fabric will change.
Yes if you just follow the straight forward sweater, adding a hint of design. I will have a video out today on how to add a simple design element that will be very elegant looking, without being complex.
I just ordered this book today and then this video popped up!
I have had this book for 2 years with no idea on how to use it. Thank you! I will be following all of these videos
Wonderful! 🧶
So excited to embrace knitting a top-down cardigan with you. Using your measuring techniques, I know I will have a successful result.
Thank you Patricia Thronson! Happy knitting.
I’ve bought this book a while ago but wasn’t feeling confident enough to use it. You had a good idea creating these videos.
Thank you, and there will be more. Happy knitting.
I kept asking myself why the sweaters on the book cover looked so familiar. After a couple of days, when I had time to watch your videos, I realized it’s the book I just purchased on 1st of March. I’m so excited!!! Mainly because I feel like you can guide me instead of overwhelming myself. 😊
What perfect timing Leila Vitale! Happy knitting.
Be sure to check out my second channel - Suzanne - Off the Cuff - where you can find my live streams and interact with me.
ruclips.net/channel/UCQBgFUvQzjz1RUm9NsgEA1A
Your videos are excellent & so helpful .
Thank you Deb Friedenberger! Happy knitting.
I’ve got this book in my cart. It’ll be my next purchase.
That is perfect LadyGecko. Happy knitting.
If you are interested, check out my other RUclips channel - Suzanne - Off the Cuff. That channel is focused on live streams where you can interact with me.
ruclips.net/channel/UCQBgFUvQzjz1RUm9NsgEA1A
QUESTION:
Susanne, you talk about ease. knitted a men's yoke jumper with sleeves included in handspun wool which does not have a uniform ply. The finished jumper has in the front, "horizontal" ridges above the chest when worn. Which indicates most likely a change in tension. The jumper is now totally constructed. Is there a way of inserting stitches to remove, smooth out these ridges? And assume would these rrunning stitches run in where the ridging is and would it work? Any other suggestions, as Im not pulling out the jumper as it is fuzzy corridale wool.
Judith, can you head on over to my Facebook group, Knitting with Suzanne Bryan? You can post pictures there which will help a lot. There are many talented knitters in this group and I am sure you will get some good suggestions.
Hi Suzanne, I watched these videos before and now I am re-watching them all again. I would like to buy this book however have a question. I am a size 33" bust, most of the sweaters I knit have a total finished measurement of approx 34". According to her book I would be a child size as her adult sizes start at 36" . Can you use these child sizes for an adult body, not sure if the child sizes would look off, thank you.
Yes that will work fine for you.
Thank you, one other quick question, are the measurements (Raglan) only for crew neck or V-Neck? What if you want to design a scoop neck sweater for instance.@@SuzanneBryan
She shows all the methods
Thanks a lot for sharing, it is very helpful! I also have this book, But somehow the number of the yoke after first increase doesn’t match with the numbers in the book. I casted on 64, after first increase there should be 96sts, but I end up with 95. Do we have to m1 at the end of the row, or what could be problem there? Thanks a lot!
Yep, you need to make that last M1. Happy New Year.
Dear Suzanne, that’s me again (4 comments below). I finally started a set-in sleeve cardigan with a crewneck . Everything was wonderful, until I got to page 132 ...
She tells us to work short rows as for back (but the front is different) and at the same time work the following number of even rows even at neck edge(???).
Maybe I’m not seeing something obvious but after trying to understand it for the whole morning I wondered if you could explain it to me or tell me where to find a tutorial ?
I hope I’m not asking too much. You are already helping us much with these videos, and I’m very grateful.
Are you doing the crew neck? These directions are for the crew neck.
This is so helpful! Thank you!
You are very welcome Biki Honko! Happy knitting.
in which places do you need to increase the stitches? and sometimes these numbers may not work if we add patterns where you need to add a stitches , for example cables
Excellent question. In the KAL tutorial that I am teaching, that this video is associated with, I teach you how to add patterns by the method shown in the book and this video, along with adding wedge shaped designs where the increases are along the wedges rather than in rings. Happy knitting.
Hi Suzanne, (I'm María from Chile learning your YTAG-YOKE) sorry I did't understood what's 7sts, is it needle size?
It is how many stitches in one inch. Hope this helps, sorry for the late reply.
@@SuzanneBryan oh thank you Suzanne now i got it ❤
😀
Hi Suzanne , just discovered your videos and this is very helpful, thank you. I'm curious why there is no ease added the underarm measurement (ie armhole). If there is no ease wouldn't the point where the sleeve meets the body be snug up against the armpit and be uncomfortable and/or restrictive?
This is a great question. The reason that there is no ease, is because the whole garment hangs from your shoulders, and the weight tends to stretch the length of the garment at the upper portion. The portion where the armholes are. So they will naturally get ½ to 1" longer without adding any ease. The biggest problem people have in making their armholes too tight is in the seaming process. I have videos on seaming that will help. I used to add ease to my armholes and then they were way too deep, so I no longer do. In fact, I measure right into my armpit. This was always a conundrum from me in the beginning and I too was searching for information about armhole depth. Thank you for asking.
Thanks Suzanne that makes total sense! I've been adding ease , probably too much, to this area on my sweaters. My next one I'll try it without ease. Also, i like your method of measuring this area on the body but measuring the arm hole on the in-process sweater, for me, is ripe with inaccuracies. Have you a demo on measuring key points during the knitting process?
When measuring work in progress in crucial areas such as armhole depth, I generally count my rows. I know my row gauge from my gauge swatch and use that to predict how many rows the armhole should be for the correct depth, then count my rows as I go. I hope that helps you. Keep in mind that your gauge swatch was blocked (or should have been) and that your work in progress in unblocked. There may be a big difference.
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan.Thank you once again for your reply. 😊....I've always measured so from now on will count my rows. I usually measure my swatch both before its bath and after so I know how the fabric will change.
I’m a new knitter, from January 2019, do you think this is a good first sweater?
Yes if you just follow the straight forward sweater, adding a hint of design. I will have a video out today on how to add a simple design element that will be very elegant looking, without being complex.
Whoops. At 8:43 instead of "7sts/inch gauge" you said "US size 7 needle". Thought I'd mention this in case it confused anyone.
Thank you E Mc! Happy knitting.