Measure twice, knit once

re: Measure twice, knit once

Alyssa S. — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:07:29 GMT

I find the measuring tips by Layra Bryant and Barry Klein very helpful. I especially appreciate the one about measuring armpit-to-armpit in the back instead of shoulder to shoulder. I can not tell you how many times I ended up with sweater shoulders too wide, dropping "off the shoulder" in spite of my trying to take that measurement very, very accurately! Thanks a lot. Thanks for the chart, too, it'll come handy.

re: Measure twice, knit once

Akushtal — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:17:36 GMT

The above video did not work but another user posted the correct link in her comment. Thank you so much!

This video helped me so much and oddly enough not with my knitting, LOL. I've recently lost weight and I've had trouble buying clothes but because I watched this video I was able to see what Laura and Barry were talking about on myself. It turns out that I've gone down 2 shirt sizes and I've been wearing clothes that are way to big for me all along. It's amazing how a tiny thing like that can change how confident I feel about myself.

Making sure the sleeves hit the right part of the shoulder and there is not too much bulk around the bust are really important. Besides who really wants to feel uncomfortable while wearing clothing, I know I sure don't. Also finding tops that have an inch or two extra in the length make a big difference too. I don't like tops that ride up when I turn or stretch but I have to make sure the top isn't too long because then I'm swimming in it.

Well anyway thanks Knitting Daily for the great tips and when I finally decide to knit myself a sweater I'll keep all these measurements in mind. But in the mean time you just helped someone feel better about the clothes she's wearing and that means a ton.

re: Measure twice, knit once

kittygrrl23 — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:31:07 GMT

For shelley, and others- here is the link to the mentioned video: www.youtube.com/watch

re: Measure twice, knit once

shelleyjohnson — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:25:04 GMT

for whatever reason, every time I click on the forward button on the clip on how to measure for fit, I get a preview Knitting Daily TV episode 703. While the preview is inviting (I like Eunny, she's pleasant and understandable) it's not the 7:52 clip indicated.

Can you help? I have an iMac

re: Measure twice, knit once

Mshatbox — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:17:55 GMT

I took Barry's class at stitches midwest and it was WELL worth it. I bought and it is a MUST read for ALL knitters! It is clear and concise.

The only measurement not included that I have added is shoulder to high bust. This is very important measurement to know where you add short rows for bust easy