Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this livestream, you will learn how to get correct body measurements for creating your custom set in sleeve sweater. This is the part of the ITAG - Set In Sleeve Swatch to Sweater Tutorial by Suzanne Bryan. If you miss the live, you can watch later at your leisure. You can find the pattern here - ravel.me/itag---set-in-sleeve-sweater-tutorial. If you would like to be added to my email list click here - lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/ieNEW4F
Time stamps:
0:00—introductions
4:16—Suzanne recommends a design book by Maggie Righetti
5:06—Suzanne measures Claire and shows us how and where to measure
22:49—Suzanne measures Deb to show the differences in body shapes
32:01—Suzanne shows us how to put the measurements we got into the schematic
40:33—this video is what you will refer to for doing measurements
41:25—will there be instructions for a crew neck for the teddy bear sweater?
42:01—best yarns that don’t pill
43:32—will yarns held double interfere with making cables?
44:04—is two ply yarn ok for a sweater?
45:44—is yarn made with a mix of non-wool and wool fibers a good choice for pattern stitches?
47:39—some tips for measuring when you have no one to help you
48:49—best place to add short rows in a stitch pattern when adding length to front or back
49:45—guidance on best sweater length for various body shapes
50:19—adding ease to the sweater in various places
50:49—can you add stitch patterns to the teddy bear sweater & which side is the right or wrong side after casting on?
51:52—where to measure from when told to “work until piece is…..”
52:42—the width of the piece while working vs the finished size in the schematic
53:49—how to calculate for and seam in puff sleeves
54:12—how to add additional fabric for wide shoulders but have a narrower bust
55:19—what needs to be considered for an all-over stitch pattern?
55:50—edging options in the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible
57:28—can a set-in sleeve pullover be worked in the round?
58:00—how to accommodate a person with a belly & where does the weight of the sweater hang from?
59:42—what to do for the ITAG SIS if my gauge doesn’t match a bought pattern?
1:00:26—will we learn about weaving in ends in colorwork?
1:00:56—can you seam reverse stockinette to stockinette?
1:01:10—will we learn how to weave in ends?
1:01:29—how to measure stitch gauge on a pattern stitch
1:02:12—there is an error on pg 10 explaining putting measurements on the schematic
1:02:45—is there a standard depth for a Henley buttonband?
1:03:21—do all Live Streams go to the playlist?
1:03:48—clarification on measuring shoulder width
1:04:13—there is an error on the measurement page regarding H & M
1:05:06—is the slanted pocket included?
1:05:19—can you use your measurements from past KALs?
1:07:19—if you have negative ease for the body, do you do the same for the sleeves?
1:08:23—is there a way to approximate the armhole measurement?
1:08:50—should you add ease to the armhole or not?
1:10:25—how to determine the amount of ease to add
1:10:59—why there is a difference between front and back measurements of bust/waist/hips
1:11:44—labels with letters for the schematic to match measurement page, Suzanne demonstrates this
1:14:31—how to join the ITAG SIS
1:14:52—advice on purchasing mannequins
1:15:36—would you have similar ease for a cotton sweater as you do for a wool sweater?
1:17:16—how to get measurements when you don’t have a helper
1:17:57—need a schematic for the front and one for the back to account for differences?
1:18:52—Suzanne gives URLs for online yarn stores
1:19:45—on asking only KAL questions during Live Streams
1:20:11—can the teddy bear sweater be a large swatch by using sweater yarn?
1:20:33—is ease already added if you measure a finished garment?
1:20:50—do you measure the bust while wearing a bra?
1:21:22—can ribbing be worked top down if added later?
1:21:41—can you do a set-in sleeve on a semi boxy sweater body?
1:22:06—will using a silk/mohair blend in the yarn mitigate stretching?
1:23:05—advice on seaming dark yarns
1:23:34—is there a gauge change when knitting flat vs in the round?
1:24:09—more on trying to match the gauge of a bought pattern
1:24:58—what is a bust point?
If you enjoy my videos please subscribe and consider buying me a coffee on Ko-fi - ko-fi.com/suzannebryan
Where to find me:
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Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on Ravelry - ravelry.com/groups/knitting-with-suzanne-bryan
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In this livestream, you will learn how to get correct body measurements for creating your custom set in sleeve sweater. This is the part of the ITAG - Set In Sleeve Swatch to Sweater Tutorial by Suzanne Bryan. If you miss the live, you can watch later at your leisure. You can find the pattern here - ravel.me/itag---set-in-sleeve-sweater-tutorial. If you would like to be added to my email list click here - lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/ieNEW4F
Time stamps:
0:00—introductions
4:16—Suzanne recommends a design book by Maggie Righetti
5:06—Suzanne measures Claire and shows us how and where to measure
22:49—Suzanne measures Deb to show the differences in body shapes
32:01—Suzanne shows us how to put the measurements we got into the schematic
40:33—this video is what you will refer to for doing measurements
41:25—will there be instructions for a crew neck for the teddy bear sweater?
42:01—best yarns that don’t pill
43:32—will yarns held double interfere with making cables?
44:04—is two ply yarn ok for a sweater?
45:44—is yarn made with a mix of non-wool and wool fibers a good choice for pattern stitches?
47:39—some tips for measuring when you have no one to help you
48:49—best place to add short rows in a stitch pattern when adding length to front or back
49:45—guidance on best sweater length for various body shapes
50:19—adding ease to the sweater in various places
50:49—can you add stitch patterns to the teddy bear sweater & which side is the right or wrong side after casting on?
51:52—where to measure from when told to “work until piece is…..”
52:42—the width of the piece while working vs the finished size in the schematic
53:49—how to calculate for and seam in puff sleeves
54:12—how to add additional fabric for wide shoulders but have a narrower bust
55:19—what needs to be considered for an all-over stitch pattern?
55:50—edging options in the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible
57:28—can a set-in sleeve pullover be worked in the round?
58:00—how to accommodate a person with a belly & where does the weight of the sweater hang from?
59:42—what to do for the ITAG SIS if my gauge doesn’t match a bought pattern?
1:00:26—will we learn about weaving in ends in colorwork?
1:00:56—can you seam reverse stockinette to stockinette?
1:01:10—will we learn how to weave in ends?
1:01:29—how to measure stitch gauge on a pattern stitch
1:02:12—there is an error on pg 10 explaining putting measurements on the schematic
1:02:45—is there a standard depth for a Henley buttonband?
1:03:21—do all Live Streams go to the playlist?
1:03:48—clarification on measuring shoulder width
1:04:13—there is an error on the measurement page regarding H & M
1:05:06—is the slanted pocket included?
1:05:19—can you use your measurements from past KALs?
1:07:19—if you have negative ease for the body, do you do the same for the sleeves?
1:08:23—is there a way to approximate the armhole measurement?
1:08:50—should you add ease to the armhole or not?
1:10:25—how to determine the amount of ease to add
1:10:59—why there is a difference between front and back measurements of bust/waist/hips
1:11:44—labels with letters for the schematic to match measurement page, Suzanne demonstrates this
1:14:31—how to join the ITAG SIS
1:14:52—advice on purchasing mannequins
1:15:36—would you have similar ease for a cotton sweater as you do for a wool sweater?
1:17:16—how to get measurements when you don’t have a helper
1:17:57—need a schematic for the front and one for the back to account for differences?
1:18:52—Suzanne gives URLs for online yarn stores
1:19:45—on asking only KAL questions during Live Streams
1:20:11—can the teddy bear sweater be a large swatch by using sweater yarn?
1:20:33—is ease already added if you measure a finished garment?
1:20:50—do you measure the bust while wearing a bra?
1:21:22—can ribbing be worked top down if added later?
1:21:41—can you do a set-in sleeve on a semi boxy sweater body?
1:22:06—will using a silk/mohair blend in the yarn mitigate stretching?
1:23:05—advice on seaming dark yarns
1:23:34—is there a gauge change when knitting flat vs in the round?
1:24:09—more on trying to match the gauge of a bought pattern
1:24:58—what is a bust point?
If you enjoy my videos please subscribe and consider buying me a coffee on Ko-fi - ko-fi.com/suzannebryan
Where to find me:
Suzanne - Off the Cuff - livestream interviews and tutorials - youtube.com/channel/UCQBgFUvQzjz1RUm9NsgEA1A
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on Ravelry - ravelry.com/groups/knitting-with-suzanne-bryan
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on FB- facebook.com/groups/1769286026429876
KnittingSuzanne on Ravelry - ravelry.com/people/KnittingSuzanne
Suzanne's Blog - knittingsuzanne.com
