Wow! Thank you so much for clearing up some issues. Some people insist you must make a Gauge swatch for garments. However, I discovered not all gauge swatches are exact. One's tension, yarn and the hook size to get the required gauge for the size to make could change the look of the stitch pattern. Then, I now realized working with the craft council measurements didn't mean EVERYONE having a medium chest circumference would wear a medium waist circumference! I measure clothes or the person or myself directly to get accurate sizing and then work from there gradually. Trying it on matters a lot! I love your tutorials. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Thank you Anja. Really good advice. I really don’t mind trying and frogging to get things how I want them. I know some people absolutely hate to frog. But I think if my work is going to be around a few years I really don’t mind frogging and starting again. Or sometimes I leave it and start again with another ball of yarn , smaller or larger until I get it how I want it. Then I frog the original.
I totally agree with everything you've said. 😍😍 I have learned that I prefer top down garments because I can try it on as I go. If I swatch, I make it bigger than 4×4. I tend to use patterns from designers who have a similar shape to mine or a designer who shows the completed tester photos in multiple sizes.
Hi Anja and Dirk! You gave us such good tips for fitting wearables. It’s so frustrating when you spend the time and money on a project and it doesn’t fit!! Thanks again! ❤️ Chris
Hehehe, you are not only the best crochet tutor, but you have some magical powers too. I believe you go to a special fairy forest, I wish I had learned this lesson when I started crocheting. I love your garments here, mind if I ask which video is the brown tunic (?) one? Thanks for these tips!
Thank you so much 😀 The tunic is in fact grey, lol. But it isn't one of my designs, it is actually a Drops Designs pattern called Grey Sparrow. It's number is 195-14. Hope this helps Anja x
Thanks so much for these tips. I just made your beach poncho, and thought because it’s a rectangle there shouldn’t be a problem. I did try it as I went, but didn’t understand how exactly the buttons would affect the neck and shoulders. Being a larger person, it barely fits me in the shoulders and pops off as the button holes are stretchy. I’ll have to give it away to a smaller person or it won’t get used. And it’s so lovely! I did diagonal stripes of white and charcoal and one red stripe a third of the way down. It’s beautiful! But it doesn’t fit. 😕 If I’d known these tips, it wouldn’t have happened like this!
Thank you so much for this !! I’ve tried making two sweaters, one with making everything separate then putting all the panels and stuff together. and now I’m making one with a top down pattern. For the first one, it turned out way to wide and the sleeves were so tight, and for the top down one I’m still making, I have the same problem!! It’s so wide. . Like way to wide and it looks very unflattering. it’s so baggy that it ruffles at the back. It looks very balloon like. I don’t know what I did wrong :(I hope next time I can follow these tips and make a sweater that fits
I’m about to start work on the sleeveless cardigan, so this tutorial is just what I needed right now. My question is: where do you measure...across the back? Across the hips, for the starting row? Or from armpit to armpit (as I’ve read in several other patterns)?
These three tips have always helped me make garments that actually fit me!!! Enjoy! Anja xxx
Great advice, instruction, and content. Also, visually pleasing.
Thank you!
Thank you Juanita, always nice to hear my tutorials work for people, that's my goal, Anja x
You have a special gift for teaching. The crochet world is really lucky to have you.
wow, thanks for your kind words. Thank you for watching Lucyanne Tooper ! Anja xxx 💕🌈
Thank you for these tips! I have way too many crochet jumpers that are too big!
Wow! Thank you so much for clearing up some issues. Some people insist you must make a Gauge swatch for garments. However, I discovered not all gauge swatches are exact. One's tension, yarn and the hook size to get the required gauge for the size to make could change the look of the stitch pattern. Then, I now realized working with the craft council measurements didn't mean EVERYONE having a medium chest circumference would wear a medium waist circumference! I measure clothes or the person or myself directly to get accurate sizing and then work from there gradually. Trying it on matters a lot! I love your tutorials. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Just a quick comment, thank you for watching, Anja x
Thank you Anja. Really good advice. I really don’t mind trying and frogging to get things how I want them. I know some people absolutely hate to frog. But I think if my work is going to be around a few years I really don’t mind frogging and starting again. Or sometimes I leave it and start again with another ball of yarn , smaller or larger until I get it how I want it. Then I frog the original.
Perfect tips thx for sharing...
My pleasure 😊 Thank you for watching Liz Jo ! Anja xxx 💕🌈
Thank you Anja 💖
Beautiful wearables .
Thank you! Thank you for watching Roberte Caissie ! Anja xxx 💕🌈
I totally agree with everything you've said. 😍😍 I have learned that I prefer top down garments because I can try it on as I go. If I swatch, I make it bigger than 4×4. I tend to use patterns from designers who have a similar shape to mine or a designer who shows the completed tester photos in multiple sizes.
Exactly!! Thank you for watching Diana Bulaga ! Anja xxx 💕🌈
@@OpheliaTalks 😁😍😍😍 Love your channel! 😉
❤ loved this I'll definitely try to make one of these definitely .😊
Hi Anja and Dirk! You gave us such good tips for fitting wearables. It’s so frustrating when you spend the time and money on a project and it doesn’t fit!! Thanks again! ❤️ Chris
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching Christine Green ! Anja xxx 💕🌈
This is so timely - it is almost as if you were in my hesitant to make wearables brain. Thank you for all this helpful information ! 👏🏻😊👏🏻
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching jean ! Anja xxx 💕🌈
Hehehe, you are not only the best crochet tutor, but you have some magical powers too. I believe you go to a special fairy forest, I wish I had learned this lesson when I started crocheting. I love your garments here, mind if I ask which video is the brown tunic (?) one? Thanks for these tips!
Thank you so much 😀
The tunic is in fact grey, lol. But it isn't one of my designs, it is actually a Drops Designs pattern called Grey Sparrow. It's number is 195-14. Hope this helps Anja x
Thank you! I love listening to your soothing voice, and I appreciate these amazing tips!
Oh thank you! Thank you for watching Dara Snyder ! Anja xxx 💕🌈
Thanks Anja. Really fab advice - as always xx
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching Louise Wall ! Anja xxx 💕🌈
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us
Thank you for watching Rose Abraham ! Anja xxx 💕🌈
Thanks so much for these tips. I just made your beach poncho, and thought because it’s a rectangle there shouldn’t be a problem. I did try it as I went, but didn’t understand how exactly the buttons would affect the neck and shoulders. Being a larger person, it barely fits me in the shoulders and pops off as the button holes are stretchy. I’ll have to give it away to a smaller person or it won’t get used. And it’s so lovely! I did diagonal stripes of white and charcoal and one red stripe a third of the way down. It’s beautiful! But it doesn’t fit. 😕 If I’d known these tips, it wouldn’t have happened like this!
thank you. solid advise. every item i ahve made has been way too large. i will try again with your advise.
Glad it was helpful and good luck! Anja x
Ty for the great tip. 🌤☀️🌦
Thank you and thank you for watching Cloudy Nook Crochet ! Anja xxx 💕🌈
Many useful tips ……thank you.
You are welcome! Thank you for watching Marion Mathews ! Anja xxx 💕🌈
Super helpful. Thank you ♥️
You’re welcome 😊 Thank you for watching Fran Matthewman ! Anja xxx 💕🌈
Thank you so much Anja I always do to big and I try again so this advice will help me out!!💕🙂
Glad I was helpful to you Patsy! Thank you for watching Patsy's Crochet ! Anja xxx 💕🌈
Very useful! Thank you💓
You're welcome!! Thank you for watching joan W ! Anja xxx 💕🌈
Hi Anja! I like your videos so much 😍 can you please share a dress pattern? I want to make one but don’t have a pattern to follow.
No dress pattern sorry.
@@OpheliaTalks Never mind☺️ thanks anyway.
Thank you so much for this !! I’ve tried making two sweaters, one with making everything separate then putting all the panels and stuff together. and now I’m making one with a top down pattern. For the first one, it turned out way to wide and the sleeves were so tight, and for the top down one I’m still making, I have the same problem!! It’s so wide. . Like way to wide and it looks very unflattering. it’s so baggy that it ruffles at the back. It looks very balloon like. I don’t know what I did wrong :(I hope next time I can follow these tips and make a sweater that fits
I’m about to start work on the sleeveless cardigan, so this tutorial is just what I needed right now. My question is: where do you measure...across the back? Across the hips, for the starting row? Or from armpit to armpit (as I’ve read in several other patterns)?
Hi anja do you have the pattern for the white waistcoat you have on its rather is lovely I would like to make one
Yes I have here it is: www.opheliatalkscrochet.com/sleeveless-cardigan-crochet-pattern
Mooie trui ! Staat je heel goed Is er geen tuttorial van ?
Zou hem ook heel graag willen maken met stylecraft special . Heerlijk garen 👍🧶🪀🙋♀️
Supeeeeeeer video 🧡🙏🏼
Thank you so much!! Thank you for watching Kara Rohatinovici ! Anja xxx 💕🌈
I have made summers tops of all sizes and still to small .I have lg bust and can,t seem to get the tops right size
Hope this video was helpful to you. Thank you for watching DIANE DORRANCE ! Anja xxx 💕🌈