Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join me this week for an in depth look at refining our schematic. We will focus on determining shoulder shaping, upper armscye shaping, neck shaping, bust and waist shaping.
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 3-13-21
0:00—introductions
3:25—Suzanne demonstrates on Sarah about shoulder shaping and other measurements
9:58—where to measure to for a crop top
11:03—horizontal bust darts for a longer front
11:53—which wrap & turn method is best for bust shaping?
12:28—sleeve shaping for large biceps
13:12—various schematics to be included in the appendix
14:02—back neck to hip and front neck to hip measurements = total measurement
14:48—the best blocking method for lace
21:37—are the Q & A’s from former ITAG live streams still available?
22:23—when to adjust the armscye for the difference between front and back chest measurements
24:08—adjustments to make for shaping fronts and backs to accommodate cervical curve
27:06—underarm width and circumference
28:28—how to draw the sleeve cap on graph paper
30:27—when your measurements don’t add up to the expected total
32:11—what does “offset” mean?
35:29—Suzanne tells us about the sweater she is wearing
36:28—more on armscye adjustment when the front is 3” wider than the back
38:50—how much does the bra type affect measurements?
41:13—reviewing various measurements as shown in the tutorial on page 29
45:31—do sweater dimensions change when blocked as a whole?
46:10—how to make a sloper without a sewing machine
47:01—what needle size is Suzanne using for her sweater?
48:14—how to catch up with the ITAG
48:55—do cotton sweaters stretch?
49:17—is this a universal pattern?
49:56—adjusting the armhole when using stitch patterns
50:39—how to measure gauge from a stitch pattern gauge swatch
55:07—discussing neck styles and how to measure for them
56:06—is “Suzanne; Off The Cuff” still being used?
57:08—can you pre-soak/condition skeins of yarn before knitting with them?
57:36—will the live streams continue after the last section is released?
57:54—does Suzanne plan to use her stitch pattern all over or as a band?
58:36—should you do anything special to handspun yarn?
58:55—does it help to measure your gauge swatch both before and after blocking?
1:00:29—how to make a sweater with different stitch patterns
1:03:15—how to soak a skein of yarn
1:04:36—Suzanne explains row equivalency
1:11:09—using vertical darts for narrow shoulders
1:12:28—how to adjust going from ribbing to stockinette stitch
1:13:16—how to soak yarn already in ball form
1:14:02—pre-soaking yarn that bleeds
1:14:29—Suzanne shows us her binder of reference swatches
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
Join me this week for an in depth look at refining our schematic. We will focus on determining shoulder shaping, upper armscye shaping, neck shaping, bust and waist shaping.
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 3-13-21
0:00—introductions
3:25—Suzanne demonstrates on Sarah about shoulder shaping and other measurements
9:58—where to measure to for a crop top
11:03—horizontal bust darts for a longer front
11:53—which wrap & turn method is best for bust shaping?
12:28—sleeve shaping for large biceps
13:12—various schematics to be included in the appendix
14:02—back neck to hip and front neck to hip measurements = total measurement
14:48—the best blocking method for lace
21:37—are the Q & A’s from former ITAG live streams still available?
22:23—when to adjust the armscye for the difference between front and back chest measurements
24:08—adjustments to make for shaping fronts and backs to accommodate cervical curve
27:06—underarm width and circumference
28:28—how to draw the sleeve cap on graph paper
30:27—when your measurements don’t add up to the expected total
32:11—what does “offset” mean?
35:29—Suzanne tells us about the sweater she is wearing
36:28—more on armscye adjustment when the front is 3” wider than the back
38:50—how much does the bra type affect measurements?
41:13—reviewing various measurements as shown in the tutorial on page 29
45:31—do sweater dimensions change when blocked as a whole?
46:10—how to make a sloper without a sewing machine
47:01—what needle size is Suzanne using for her sweater?
48:14—how to catch up with the ITAG
48:55—do cotton sweaters stretch?
49:17—is this a universal pattern?
49:56—adjusting the armhole when using stitch patterns
50:39—how to measure gauge from a stitch pattern gauge swatch
55:07—discussing neck styles and how to measure for them
56:06—is “Suzanne; Off The Cuff” still being used?
57:08—can you pre-soak/condition skeins of yarn before knitting with them?
57:36—will the live streams continue after the last section is released?
57:54—does Suzanne plan to use her stitch pattern all over or as a band?
58:36—should you do anything special to handspun yarn?
58:55—does it help to measure your gauge swatch both before and after blocking?
1:00:29—how to make a sweater with different stitch patterns
1:03:15—how to soak a skein of yarn
1:04:36—Suzanne explains row equivalency
1:11:09—using vertical darts for narrow shoulders
1:12:28—how to adjust going from ribbing to stockinette stitch
1:13:16—how to soak yarn already in ball form
1:14:02—pre-soaking yarn that bleeds
1:14:29—Suzanne shows us her binder of reference swatches
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
