Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We will learn more about refining the sloper. Using my live models, I will show how to adjust the shoulder, armhole, sleeve cap, bust and waist areas of their slopers.
We will compare short row bust shaping with under bust decreases. This is very interesting.
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
Email for needle clips - knitknacksandbeyond@gmail.com
Wonder clips - amzn.to/3cvsoXd
How to make your own Knitters graph paper with a spreadsheet - youtu.be/ihTvbCyY2cU
Time stamps for 4-3-21
0:00—introductions
2:42—Suzanne shows us new needle holders
5:30—Suzanne shows us how to create various schematics using standard and metric measurements
47:27—Jackie models her first sloper
48:22—Judy with her A line sloper
52:54—Jackie with her second sloper showing an alternative for bust/waist shaping
55:12—best fabric for making a sloper
56:39—BOOK: “The Knitter’s Guide to Sweater Design” by Carmen Michelson & Mary Ann Davis
58:08—BOOK: “Sweater Design in Plain English” by Maggie Righetti
59:11—how much ease is in Jackie and Judy’s slopers?
59:47—is the 100% cotton jersey the best for slopers?
1:00:11—back neck shaping explained
1:01:23—where the marks are for making calculations on the on schematic & adjusting for body types
1:07:25—Jackie with her first sloper to show how adjustments make a difference
1:09:39—does knitted fabric stretch enough to accommodate front and back sleeve cap differences?
1:10:37—how to measure and draw a shoulder slope
1:12:41—the compound armscye and armhole
1:13:58—how to determine sleeve cap top width
1:16:38—using a commercial sweater to recreate the fit
1:19:49—should the sloper be made as a cardigan if I’m making a cardigan?
1:20:15—are there mannequins available with personalized measurements?
1:20:50—what does the 5.4 mean for measurements?
1:21:49—the relationship between sleeve width and armhole depth
1:24:21—how to decide on ease for armscye and armhole
1:24:51—how far apart are the back and front darts?
1:25:45—does 5.4 for gauge matter? Should it be rounded?
1:27:36—if the back and front shoulder schematics are different, how to adjust the sleeve cap and armscye
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
We will learn more about refining the sloper. Using my live models, I will show how to adjust the shoulder, armhole, sleeve cap, bust and waist areas of their slopers.
We will compare short row bust shaping with under bust decreases. This is very interesting.
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
Email for needle clips - knitknacksandbeyond@gmail.com
Wonder clips - amzn.to/3cvsoXd
How to make your own Knitters graph paper with a spreadsheet - youtu.be/ihTvbCyY2cU
Time stamps for 4-3-21
0:00—introductions
2:42—Suzanne shows us new needle holders
5:30—Suzanne shows us how to create various schematics using standard and metric measurements
47:27—Jackie models her first sloper
48:22—Judy with her A line sloper
52:54—Jackie with her second sloper showing an alternative for bust/waist shaping
55:12—best fabric for making a sloper
56:39—BOOK: “The Knitter’s Guide to Sweater Design” by Carmen Michelson & Mary Ann Davis
58:08—BOOK: “Sweater Design in Plain English” by Maggie Righetti
59:11—how much ease is in Jackie and Judy’s slopers?
59:47—is the 100% cotton jersey the best for slopers?
1:00:11—back neck shaping explained
1:01:23—where the marks are for making calculations on the on schematic & adjusting for body types
1:07:25—Jackie with her first sloper to show how adjustments make a difference
1:09:39—does knitted fabric stretch enough to accommodate front and back sleeve cap differences?
1:10:37—how to measure and draw a shoulder slope
1:12:41—the compound armscye and armhole
1:13:58—how to determine sleeve cap top width
1:16:38—using a commercial sweater to recreate the fit
1:19:49—should the sloper be made as a cardigan if I’m making a cardigan?
1:20:15—are there mannequins available with personalized measurements?
1:20:50—what does the 5.4 mean for measurements?
1:21:49—the relationship between sleeve width and armhole depth
1:24:21—how to decide on ease for armscye and armhole
1:24:51—how far apart are the back and front darts?
1:25:45—does 5.4 for gauge matter? Should it be rounded?
1:27:36—if the back and front shoulder schematics are different, how to adjust the sleeve cap and armscye
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
