Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this segment we will explore fine tuning the armscye and sleeve cap for a variety of body sizes. We will also learn how to use graph paper and knitters graph paper for planning the shaping areas.
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 3-6-21
0:00—introductions
6:12—Suzanne shows us the measurements on her daughter, Sarah
14:43—how to use the information that Suzanne got from Sarah’s measurements to create sleeve cap and armscye
31:58—Suzanne briefly discusses making a sloper
34:23—when measuring for armhole depth, how deep to put the stick in the armpit?
36:19—how to conceal the wrap and turn when binding off
36:58—is the upper chest measurement the same as the bust measurement; why to use the bust measurement
42:02—is there a standard armhole ease depth?
42:23—how to measure and existing garment to transfer numbers to the schematic
44:35—is there an average shoulder slope?
44:49—when plotting sleeve cap height that seems too short, what went wrong?
49:19—do we have a measurement for top of shoulder to back neck for shoulder shaping?
50:40—some thoughts on ease
51:06—can you add ease to the underarm?
54:05—why is it marked as 1 inch at the top of the armscye?
56:04—how much difference needed between front and back bust to adjust the bust?
57:03—is the upper chest measurement the same as the bust measurement?
57:30—for a man’s sweater do you add more ease if wearing over other clothing?
If you enjoy my videos please subscribe and consider buying me a coffee on Ko-fi - ko-fi.com/suzannebryan
Where to find me:
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
In this segment we will explore fine tuning the armscye and sleeve cap for a variety of body sizes. We will also learn how to use graph paper and knitters graph paper for planning the shaping areas.
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 3-6-21
0:00—introductions
6:12—Suzanne shows us the measurements on her daughter, Sarah
14:43—how to use the information that Suzanne got from Sarah’s measurements to create sleeve cap and armscye
31:58—Suzanne briefly discusses making a sloper
34:23—when measuring for armhole depth, how deep to put the stick in the armpit?
36:19—how to conceal the wrap and turn when binding off
36:58—is the upper chest measurement the same as the bust measurement; why to use the bust measurement
42:02—is there a standard armhole ease depth?
42:23—how to measure and existing garment to transfer numbers to the schematic
44:35—is there an average shoulder slope?
44:49—when plotting sleeve cap height that seems too short, what went wrong?
49:19—do we have a measurement for top of shoulder to back neck for shoulder shaping?
50:40—some thoughts on ease
51:06—can you add ease to the underarm?
54:05—why is it marked as 1 inch at the top of the armscye?
56:04—how much difference needed between front and back bust to adjust the bust?
57:03—is the upper chest measurement the same as the bust measurement?
57:30—for a man’s sweater do you add more ease if wearing over other clothing?
If you enjoy my videos please subscribe and consider buying me a coffee on Ko-fi - ko-fi.com/suzannebryan
Where to find me:
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
