Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This week we will learn how to finalize the schematic on ¼" graph paper, how to use knitters graph paper for the shaping areas and then how to transfer the whole schematic to 1" gridded paper or pellon in preparation for creating out slopers. Join in for the fun!
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 3-20-21
0:00—introductions
1:08—boot camp information
3:40—Suzanne shows us how to draw a personal schematic onto ¼” graph paper
28:55—any book recommendations on making armscye and armhole adjustments
29:45—front schematic armhole clarification
31:49—the average depth for a man’s V-neck opening
35:30—what is the allowance for the armscye?
38:15—width reduction for buttonband when knitting a cardigan
39:06—how to decide if bust shaping is needed
41:03—what is the minimum difference between bust and shoulder width to not compensate for a larger bust?
42:23—what if the difference is only 2.25” or 2.5”? Is compensation still needed?
43:33—how to transfer the schematic on ¼” graph paper to 1” graph paper or gridded Pellon
47:55—is a sloper with negative ease possible?
50:22—what to do about a tight sloper
51:07—transferring information from the sloper to the schematic after adjustments
51:38—making a sloper for someone else
52:45—more on buttonband compensation
54:00—shaping for a pot belly
56:50—are numbers divided by 2 after calculations are made?
1:00:22—are short rows needed for a princess seam?
1:01:26—how to sign up for the December boot camp
1:02:40—some different waist shaping ideas
1:05:10—the back schematic explained & back neck shaping
1:08:00—more on bust dart/shaping
1:11:44—are the armscyes different for the front and back if the front is 3” larger than the back?
1:12:33—drawing the differences of the front and back schematic
1:12:46—is back neck shaping needed for this style of sweater?
1:13:24—is there an allowance for the neck ribbing?
1:14:51—using old t-shirts; to rip apart and resew or not for the sloper
1:16:05—how to use the sloper to fine tune the schematic
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
This week we will learn how to finalize the schematic on ¼" graph paper, how to use knitters graph paper for the shaping areas and then how to transfer the whole schematic to 1" gridded paper or pellon in preparation for creating out slopers. Join in for the fun!
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 3-20-21
0:00—introductions
1:08—boot camp information
3:40—Suzanne shows us how to draw a personal schematic onto ¼” graph paper
28:55—any book recommendations on making armscye and armhole adjustments
29:45—front schematic armhole clarification
31:49—the average depth for a man’s V-neck opening
35:30—what is the allowance for the armscye?
38:15—width reduction for buttonband when knitting a cardigan
39:06—how to decide if bust shaping is needed
41:03—what is the minimum difference between bust and shoulder width to not compensate for a larger bust?
42:23—what if the difference is only 2.25” or 2.5”? Is compensation still needed?
43:33—how to transfer the schematic on ¼” graph paper to 1” graph paper or gridded Pellon
47:55—is a sloper with negative ease possible?
50:22—what to do about a tight sloper
51:07—transferring information from the sloper to the schematic after adjustments
51:38—making a sloper for someone else
52:45—more on buttonband compensation
54:00—shaping for a pot belly
56:50—are numbers divided by 2 after calculations are made?
1:00:22—are short rows needed for a princess seam?
1:01:26—how to sign up for the December boot camp
1:02:40—some different waist shaping ideas
1:05:10—the back schematic explained & back neck shaping
1:08:00—more on bust dart/shaping
1:11:44—are the armscyes different for the front and back if the front is 3” larger than the back?
1:12:33—drawing the differences of the front and back schematic
1:12:46—is back neck shaping needed for this style of sweater?
1:13:24—is there an allowance for the neck ribbing?
1:14:51—using old t-shirts; to rip apart and resew or not for the sloper
1:16:05—how to use the sloper to fine tune the schematic
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
