Category : Design

Cardigan Band Styles

Cardigan Band Styles
October 28, 2024
Classic cardigan style sweaters can be finished 2 ways. If you've never noticed, take some time to study ready-to-wear styles and browse Ravelry or other knitting sites.

Which do you prefer?

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Convert a Hand Knitting Pattern for Machine Knitting

Convert a Hand Knitting Pattern for Machine Knitting
May 14, 2024
Understanding how to convert patterns will open doors to easily use hand knitting patterns with your machine knitting.
It's not hard; there are several ways to do it. Pick the way that works best for you.

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Measuring Sleeves for Machine Knitting: Tips for a Perfect Fit

Measuring Sleeves for Machine Knitting: Tips for a Perfect Fit
April 30, 2024
Here's a tip to get your sleeve length right the first time

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Matching Stripes

Matching Stripes
February 27, 2024
It can be difficult to ensure that the stripes on the body and sleeves line up precisely while knitting sweaters. It all depends on the kind of sleeves you are knitting.

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Puffy, Gathered Set in Sleeves

Puffy, Gathered Set in Sleeves
February 19, 2024
Puffy or gathered set in sleeves are classic.

They are easy to make without a pattern. Learn how to make your own charts without using math.

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Why guess at ease?

Why guess at ease?
November 7, 2023
When reading knitting patterns, have you ever been confused by the idea of "positive ease"?

Ease is a personal choice.
Discover why "pinching" doesn't work and the best way to design and knit sweaters that fit.

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Master Sweater Fit: Unlock the Secrets to Perfect Fit

Master Sweater Fit: Unlock the Secrets to Perfect Fit
August 1, 2023
Don't expect knitwear designers to create a pattern that fits YOUR body perfectly. Learn how to change patterns so you can always make clothes that fit EVERY TIME!

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Bust Darts for better Fit

Bust Darts for better Fit
July 27, 2023
Stop pulling down the front of your sweaters. Add bust darts for better fit.

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Knitters Graph Paper

Knitters Graph Paper
April 11, 2023
Knitters' graph paper is necessary for designing stitch patterns "to scale" and charting shapes (such as necklines and sleeves).

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Sleeveless Sleeves

Sleeveless Sleeves
February 23, 2023
You've found the perfect pattern, but you're not comfortable with sleeveless sweaters.
With the Knit it Now Sleeves Tool, it's easy to make your own sleeves for sweaters with drop shoulders or square armholes.

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