Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
After many (many) requests, we're going to take a look at the difference between horizontal and vertical bust darts, how to use them, and the different ways you can shape your garment (wayyyyy more than I thought)!
*Here are the various resources that I encourage you to check out to learn more from the folks who know more than I do!*
LaVisch Designs
- Horizontal Bust Darts: lavisch.com/site/tutorial-bust-shaping-horizontal-bust-darts
- Vertical Bust Darts (Method 1 - Gusset Method): lavisch.com/site/tutorial-bust-shaping-vertical-bust-darts
Deb Gemmel
- Vertical Bust Darts (Method 2 - Front & Center Method): debgemmell.com/2017/11/06/knit-to-fit-vertical-bust-darts-for-bottom-up-sweaters
- Vertical Bust Darts (another option): debgemmell.com/2017/11/13/knit-to-fit-vertical-darts-ii-for-bottom-up-sweaters
- Vertical Bust Darts (top down, commercial-like option): debgemmell.com/2018/01/08/vertical-darts-top-down
- Do I NEED bust darts?: debgemmell.com/2017/10/02/knit-to-fit-do-i-need-bust-darts
Other Considerations
- Centered on the breast (striped method): conniehester.com/knitting-bust-darts.htm#VERTICAL%20BUST%20DARTS
- Under-breast gusset: interweave.com/article/knitting/introduction-to-darts-vertical-and-short-row
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After many (many) requests, we're going to take a look at the difference between horizontal and vertical bust darts, how to use them, and the different ways you can shape your garment (wayyyyy more than I thought)!
*Here are the various resources that I encourage you to check out to learn more from the folks who know more than I do!*
LaVisch Designs
- Horizontal Bust Darts: lavisch.com/site/tutorial-bust-shaping-horizontal-bust-darts
- Vertical Bust Darts (Method 1 - Gusset Method): lavisch.com/site/tutorial-bust-shaping-vertical-bust-darts
Deb Gemmel
- Vertical Bust Darts (Method 2 - Front & Center Method): debgemmell.com/2017/11/06/knit-to-fit-vertical-bust-darts-for-bottom-up-sweaters
- Vertical Bust Darts (another option): debgemmell.com/2017/11/13/knit-to-fit-vertical-darts-ii-for-bottom-up-sweaters
- Vertical Bust Darts (top down, commercial-like option): debgemmell.com/2018/01/08/vertical-darts-top-down
- Do I NEED bust darts?: debgemmell.com/2017/10/02/knit-to-fit-do-i-need-bust-darts
Other Considerations
- Centered on the breast (striped method): conniehester.com/knitting-bust-darts.htm#VERTICAL%20BUST%20DARTS
- Under-breast gusset: interweave.com/article/knitting/introduction-to-darts-vertical-and-short-row
*Have you got more burning questions? Submit a form for future discussion topics:*
Click here: unapologeticknitter.com/knit-talk
*Want to receive weekly reminders right in your inbox about new tutorials, podcast episodes or pattern releases?* Sign up for my newsletter, here: unapologeticknitter.com/newsletter
*Find me on:*
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Instagram: instagram.com/notsorryknitter
Ravelry: ravelry.com/people/notsorryknitter
Facebook: facebook.com/unapologeticknitter
To keep an eye on future videos from me search #knittalkwithatecheditor or #unapologeticknitter
