Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This week we are going to learn how to use our body measurements to create our armscye and sleeve cap. Next week we will learn how to customize the armscye and sleeve cap for various body shapes.
This is associated with the ITAG - Set In Sleeve Swatch to Sweater Tutorial by Suzanne Bryan. 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 for 3-1-21
0:00—introductions
4:20—Suzanne shows us her swatch and her plans for her sweater
6:27—Suzanne works from four worksheets to show how to put measurements on the schematic: first up, “P”
11:20—working on the armscye worksheet for “P”
13:23—“J’s” worksheet measurements and armscye worksheet
16:57—“J2’s” worksheet measurements and armscye worksheet
20:04—“J3’s” worksheet measurements and armscye worksheet
23:17—Suzanne draws the armscye for each of the four and adds numbers for each
36:07—Suzanne shows us the Craft Yarn Council website and it’s Standard Measurements page
41:47—more about ease
44:32—more about the armscye and sleeve cap and how they relate to each other
47:52—a sneak peek at a worksheet for next week regarding bust shaping
53:15—tips for stitch patterns to embroider into
58:11—a website to purchase Wollmeise Lace Garn
1:01:42—are there more worksheets coming?
1:02:21—is there much difference between the back neck length and front neck length?
1:04:56—how do you figure ¾ sleeve length?
1:05:53—where do we get the armscye worksheet?
1:06:38—how uniform should negative ease be?
1:07:29—why should you measure the sleeve length from the back neck?
1:08:43—isn’t it better to measure sleeve length from the shoulder bone?
1:09:32—do we have to use graph paper?
1:10:15—should the upper chest also have 2” of ease?
1:11:20—should the four measurements on the sleeve equal the armhole depth?
1:12:08—is it uncomfortable for the armscye to start at the armpit?
1:13:29—can you use this tutorial to check designer patterns?
1:15:01—does this tutorial work for any body type?
1:16:00—what is the best needle material and knitting style to get neat knitting?
1:16:39—what thread will Suzanne use to embroider her sweater?
1:16:49—how big should a swatch be using a textured stitch pattern?
1:18:53—can yarn be reclaimed after making swatches? youtu.be/3Ti8ls0k3dY
1:20:52—can you make a V-neck with this tutorial?
1:21:33—how to convert sleeve caps to short rows
1:22:34—are armholes for men a bit longer?
1:22:59—how to use handspun yarn in the ITAG tutorial
1:23:29—can I use a scarf made with the same size needles and yarn as my sweater swatch?
1:24:56—is 10% a recommended ease for a sweater?
1:25:23—how to change the armhole to accommodate a larger bust
1:25:41—how to find the videos for the ITAG SIS
1:26:29—how to know if my shoulders slope forward or are straight
1:27:09—are the directions for the sloper the same for all sizes?
1:27:53—a clarification of how to calculate yarn requirements from the two sleeves
1:29:31—is the Letter B measurement the same as Letter C?
1:30:00—can an adjustment be made to the armhole depth so it isn’t in the armpit?
1:30:37—can the armscye be knit continuously then steeked?
1:31:09—more on the armscye and where the measurements are used
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
This week we are going to learn how to use our body measurements to create our armscye and sleeve cap. Next week we will learn how to customize the armscye and sleeve cap for various body shapes.
This is associated with the ITAG - Set In Sleeve Swatch to Sweater Tutorial by Suzanne Bryan. 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 for 3-1-21
0:00—introductions
4:20—Suzanne shows us her swatch and her plans for her sweater
6:27—Suzanne works from four worksheets to show how to put measurements on the schematic: first up, “P”
11:20—working on the armscye worksheet for “P”
13:23—“J’s” worksheet measurements and armscye worksheet
16:57—“J2’s” worksheet measurements and armscye worksheet
20:04—“J3’s” worksheet measurements and armscye worksheet
23:17—Suzanne draws the armscye for each of the four and adds numbers for each
36:07—Suzanne shows us the Craft Yarn Council website and it’s Standard Measurements page
41:47—more about ease
44:32—more about the armscye and sleeve cap and how they relate to each other
47:52—a sneak peek at a worksheet for next week regarding bust shaping
53:15—tips for stitch patterns to embroider into
58:11—a website to purchase Wollmeise Lace Garn
1:01:42—are there more worksheets coming?
1:02:21—is there much difference between the back neck length and front neck length?
1:04:56—how do you figure ¾ sleeve length?
1:05:53—where do we get the armscye worksheet?
1:06:38—how uniform should negative ease be?
1:07:29—why should you measure the sleeve length from the back neck?
1:08:43—isn’t it better to measure sleeve length from the shoulder bone?
1:09:32—do we have to use graph paper?
1:10:15—should the upper chest also have 2” of ease?
1:11:20—should the four measurements on the sleeve equal the armhole depth?
1:12:08—is it uncomfortable for the armscye to start at the armpit?
1:13:29—can you use this tutorial to check designer patterns?
1:15:01—does this tutorial work for any body type?
1:16:00—what is the best needle material and knitting style to get neat knitting?
1:16:39—what thread will Suzanne use to embroider her sweater?
1:16:49—how big should a swatch be using a textured stitch pattern?
1:18:53—can yarn be reclaimed after making swatches? youtu.be/3Ti8ls0k3dY
1:20:52—can you make a V-neck with this tutorial?
1:21:33—how to convert sleeve caps to short rows
1:22:34—are armholes for men a bit longer?
1:22:59—how to use handspun yarn in the ITAG tutorial
1:23:29—can I use a scarf made with the same size needles and yarn as my sweater swatch?
1:24:56—is 10% a recommended ease for a sweater?
1:25:23—how to change the armhole to accommodate a larger bust
1:25:41—how to find the videos for the ITAG SIS
1:26:29—how to know if my shoulders slope forward or are straight
1:27:09—are the directions for the sloper the same for all sizes?
1:27:53—a clarification of how to calculate yarn requirements from the two sleeves
1:29:31—is the Letter B measurement the same as Letter C?
1:30:00—can an adjustment be made to the armhole depth so it isn’t in the armpit?
1:30:37—can the armscye be knit continuously then steeked?
1:31:09—more on the armscye and where the measurements are used
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
