Tag: sweater knitting
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The case for swatching (and why it’s not just about “getting gauge”)
Mention gauge swatches to most knitters and you’ll get a groan. Some knitters view it as a necessary but unpleasant step toward getting to sweater that fits, and some avoid it at all cost. But swatching is about so much more than getting gauge. As a designer, swatching is essential to my process. I think…
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Shaping in Knitted Garments, Part 2: Vertical Darts
In a previous post, I hinted at another use for the master shaping formula: vertical bust darts. Next to lengthening or shortening, adding bust darts to a sweater or knitted garment is one of the most common modifications knitters make. Two Types of Bust Darts There are two kinds of bust darts: horizontal and vertical.…
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Your Guide to Successful Sweater Knitting
Last year I wrote a series of posts on knitting sweaters, covering everything from sizing to finishing. Now it’s time to put it all together. Here is your complete guide to successful sweater knitting, with links to all the relevant posts in one place. Choosing Your Yarn A successful sweater starts with choosing the right…
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Adjusting Shaping in Knitted Garments
Most garment knitters will need to adjust the shaping in a pattern at some point. This might be needed are when you need to lengthen or shorten a shaped portion of a garment, such as a sleeve. Or you may get the stitch gauge for the pattern, but your row gauge may be quite different…
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Sweater Knitting Series: 5 Finishing Tips for Handknits
Finishing techniques are as important to a well-fitting, long-wearing sweater as the knitting itself. Have you ever knit a sweater that turned out great, but the neckline didn’t stretch quite enough to be comfortable? Or are you intimidated by seaming, so you only knit seamless sweaters? The good news is that while it’s worth taking…