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Ribbing may need more negative ease because of the stretch
Negative Ease to make sure hats stay on!
When knitting sweaters, we add "ease" so the sweater doesn't cling.
For hats, it's important to make them smaller and incorporate Negative Ease .
By making the circumference of a hat smaller than the head size, we rely on the stretch of knitting to keep the hat on the head in the strongest wind.
The Knit it Now Hat sizing chart helps you select your hat size and lists the head (actual) measurements.
When building our hat patterns, enter the desired FINISHED circumference with the Perfect Fit Dimensions.
When knitting sweaters, we add "ease" so the sweater doesn't cling.
For hats, it's important to make them smaller and incorporate Negative Ease .
By making the circumference of a hat smaller than the head size, we rely on the stretch of knitting to keep the hat on the head in the strongest wind.
The Knit it Now Hat sizing chart helps you select your hat size and lists the head (actual) measurements.
When building our hat patterns, enter the desired FINISHED circumference with the Perfect Fit Dimensions.
Ribbing may need more negative ease because of the stretch
Negative ease = Foot measurement - finished sock measurement
Negative Ease for great fitting socks
When knitting sweaters, we add "ease" so the sweater doesn't cling.
It's important to make socks smaller so they take up less space in shoes. Customize your socks by adding Negative Ease
By making the circumference the sock smaller than the actual foot size, we rely on the stretch of knitting to keep the the feet warm and the socks comfortable to wear.
The Knit it Now Sock sizing chart helps you select your sock size and lists the actual foot measurements.
Because ease is so personal, we DO NOT add negative ease to our sock patterns. The default sizing shows foot circumference. It's up to you to modify the circumference measurement for negative ease.
When knitting sweaters, we add "ease" so the sweater doesn't cling.
It's important to make socks smaller so they take up less space in shoes. Customize your socks by adding Negative Ease
By making the circumference the sock smaller than the actual foot size, we rely on the stretch of knitting to keep the the feet warm and the socks comfortable to wear.
The Knit it Now Sock sizing chart helps you select your sock size and lists the actual foot measurements.
Because ease is so personal, we DO NOT add negative ease to our sock patterns. The default sizing shows foot circumference. It's up to you to modify the circumference measurement for negative ease.
A ribbed cuff may also need negative ease to let the ribbing "hug" the leg.
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