The "Perfect" Knitting Pattern - Replay Live Archive
Do you agree that there is no such thing as a "perfect" pattern?
No matter what patterns you use - vintage, traditional, charting device, software or hand charted, knitters always want to make a few changes here and there.
Let's explore options for modifying existing patterns and adding our own personal touches.
No matter what patterns you use - vintage, traditional, charting device, software or hand charted, knitters always want to make a few changes here and there.
- Maybe you want to make fit changes, alter the sleeves, shape the waist, shape the shoulders or add darts.
- Adding pockets, hoods and collars can add a designer touch to any pattern
- Often we want to substitute yarns.
Let's explore options for modifying existing patterns and adding our own personal touches.
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Links mentioned in the Meeting
Knit it Now toolsGlossary
Classroom:Darts
Classroom:Swatching is NOT optional
Course: Fit Once... Get Knitting
Course: Yes! Knits that Fit
Quick Links
00:02:01 - It's JUST MATH00:26:44 - You have permission to change patterns ... use our tools
Ruth S I'd love to knit a henley sweater. |
Nancy M thanks for a great lunch date! No calories!! |
Doris H thanks Sue |
Linda H Thanks Sue |
Julie L Thanks, Sue and Matt!!! |
Matthew F have a great day everyone!!! |
Joy G Thank you xx |
Marie-Jo C May I say that I like your blouse very much, Sue ? |
Morag W I would love to do a knitalong. Thank you |
Patricia H Thank you Sue and Matt! |
Joy G Love knitalongs :) |
Linda H Thanks. Have to redo my swatches. |
Nancy M Most commercial pattern charts whete establish in the 1930' s. with some updates in the 1960's. we are bigger now! |
Jacqueline O I love your work. Thank you Sue and Matt! |
Matthew F want to show that new part |
Marie-Jo C Hello, Marie-Jo here... better late than never :) |
Matthew F but the pattern was NOT wrong LOL |
Morag W Only managed to get on now. Glad to be here. YES |
Cherie S Matt, I like how you've arranged the screen. It looks so easy to figure out, especially for a newbi! |
Ruth S Thanks Sue and Matt. Lots to think about and explore. |
Barbara N first time live! Thank you! |
Matthew F we have a classroom on it also - the magi formula |
Nancy M trying on at store is great! You may discover that style you just love is not for your body style. |
Joy G Thanks Matt :) :) |
Nancy M Gonna try that dart tool! |
Matthew F Magic formula are taper tools single sided or double sided |
Bettina B what is the magic formula? |
Jacqueline O I recently used the armhole band tool |
Julie L I don't think I've knit a sweater WITHOUT accessing the tools in the past several years. |
Matthew F also the printing logic is much better for the tools |
Jacqueline O Love the tools. â¤ï¸ |
Cherie S Take a piece of tissue paper into the dressing room. Lay the top you like the fit of, trace out the arm hole and necklines to measure out and use at home. |
Colleen W Hello a little late, but here from Michigan |
Joy G I heard about knitting a sleeve first, then hang it up...then check the gauge |
Nancy M I try to buy enough yarn to knit a swatch as long as finished garment will be. hang it up for a few days and remeasure |
Nancy M swatching is the only unbreakable rule!! |
Nina L Nina from Gainesville FL |
Matthew F Ok going to put the map away... |
Eleanor L Eleanor Leap Lansing Michigan |
Priscilla D Priscilla from Vancouver, WA |
Bettina B Hei from Norway |
Matthew F map is live |
Matthew F ok map coing |
Joy G Do you add 2 stitches for the seam? |
Nancy M agree 100% |
Doris H Hello from Ireland |
Susan B Hello from Oklahoma. |
Renée A Hello from upstate New York |
Nancy M when I have one that is too big its usually because I forgot to check k the measurements for included "ease". |
Ruth S Ruth and the dude here from sunny Southern Ontario. |
Joan W Hi from New Zealand on Thursday morning |
Mary Ann B Hi from Sunny Minnesota, |
Joy G swatches lol |
Silvia O Hello from Israel |
Cathy R Cathy from Tacoma |
Linda H Linda from PA |
Nancy M Nancy Mangeri in Kansas here ! |
Joy G You certainly sound fired up Sue :) |
Jenny M B Hi everyone! Checking in from North Wales. |
Cherie S Joining in from Vancouver Island |
Dawn W Good afternoon from sunny SW Ohio! |
Matthew F I am here |
Joy G Finished my hand manipulated summer top on my LK150 :) |
Julie L Hi, Sue and Matt! Thank goodness for central air or I wouldn't be able to knit here in Minnesota :) |
Patricia H Hi! Patricia from Louisiana here! |
Jane L Knitting wreaths |
Juavue H Knitting more sweaters. Too hot for me. |
Joy G Looking forward to the 'live' :) |
Nina L Whatever it is, it will be great! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with usð |
Juavue H Hello Sue, looking forward to seeing what you have for us today. |
Sue Jalowiec we'll be starting in a few minutes Welcome1 |