Knitting Podcast Ep #32: Sweater Knitting math: Picking your sweater size and gauge basics!

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  • @mary727
    @mary727 Рік тому

    Well done, Megha! 👏❤ I really appreciate the time and effort you took to create this very helpful, easy-to-comprehend video. You helped me understand the dilemma of a swatch gauge and a pattern gauge being different and the necessary steps needed to overcome this obstacle. Thank you so much!

  • @mominoly9reilly76
    @mominoly9reilly76 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for taking time to provide this podcast on gauge mods. I took copious notes for future reference.

  • @janefromtoronto6698
    @janefromtoronto6698 Рік тому

    Thank you Megha. I really appreciated how clearly you explained all this sweater math stuff! I love your videos!!! Jane

  • @junesemple
    @junesemple Рік тому

    Very helpful.... and wonderful to see the cats in the background!

  • @pamelawilkinson177
    @pamelawilkinson177 Рік тому +4

    Thanks for taking the time to tell us your approach to gauge! Very clear explanation! Loved seeing your fur babies, too

  • @craftdoodling
    @craftdoodling Рік тому

    This is a great video Megha. Thanks for taking time to share your thought process. Treating patterns as “jumping off points” and understanding my own preferences has helped in my sweater journey and I love to discover more people with similar approach. ❤❤

  • @ruthvanstraten7126
    @ruthvanstraten7126 Рік тому

    You're so lovely. I love watching your podcasts. Thank you 🙏

  • @lorikoury120
    @lorikoury120 Рік тому

    Thank you for this video! You made the math much easier than I thought it would be. I love your kitties too! ❤

  • @helenking4838
    @helenking4838 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video and for your very comprehensive and easy to understand explanation of knitting gauge and substitutions. Finally it makes sense. I have so often decided not to knit a sweater that I really liked because I just couldn’t figure out how to change the gauge.

  • @trev1463
    @trev1463 6 місяців тому

    Appreciate your walkthrough through your planning process! It was clear and very informative.

  • @A_knitters_suitcase
    @A_knitters_suitcase Рік тому +1

    Such an amazing, clear, helpful crash course on gauge!!! well done to you!!!

  • @katinaskreations4825
    @katinaskreations4825 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for taking the time to make this lesson. I finally understand what to do.

  • @ubrylinsky
    @ubrylinsky Рік тому

    great topic -- knitting math scares the ---- out of me! so many thanks. saved this vid to watch over and over and perhaps it'll sink in. 😻

  • @OldeThymeKnits
    @OldeThymeKnits Рік тому +1

    This was so very interesting and so very good! Thank you for sharing!

  • @KnitsinMotion
    @KnitsinMotion Рік тому

    This presentation was excellent. Your slides really helped me get my head around less stitches per inch creating a larger garment if following pattern. It just wasn’t intuitive for me but your bar diagram made it visually understandable. Thank you!

  • @ritalambe884
    @ritalambe884 Рік тому

    Thank you so much. I was at this point in choosing a size and found your explanation excellent. It will be my go to method in the future. I enjoy and look forward to each podcast you make.

  • @jandkcon
    @jandkcon Рік тому

    Thanks for a tremendous video! Although I have knit my whole life, there were times when there weren’t as many differences in yarn weights and fiber content. You have done a wonderful job with numbers, these are the things that keep me awake at night 😂 All that considered, knitting a sizeable enough swatch, both for size and fabric handling is so important! I will refer back to your video often , thank you so much!👍🏻🧶

  • @bernicejames8014
    @bernicejames8014 Рік тому

    You are such a hoot. You always make me laugh.

  • @julieknitsandspins
    @julieknitsandspins Рік тому +2

    🙌🙌🙌 Thank you!!! I’ve been choosing a larger size to be safe, and now with using my bust size + ease I get it!!! Sometimes it just takes someone (you) to explain and it makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to make this teaching video ❤

  • @mynorthknitcorner
    @mynorthknitcorner Рік тому +1

    This was so helpful! I rarely get gauge. So this is so awesome and I will use this for future projects. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, Megha🥰

  • @elianaalfonso7703
    @elianaalfonso7703 Рік тому

    Thanks Megha, it’s a really interesting topic. You were very clear,in your explanation.

  • @bernbee1679
    @bernbee1679 Рік тому

    Thanks so much, I always get confused when I get more or less than the recommended gauge however your diagrams made it super easy to remember ❤

  • @kathleenmccann3120
    @kathleenmccann3120 Рік тому

    I like your approach and the preliminary fit considerations. A very helpful video.

  • @sandycross3343
    @sandycross3343 Рік тому +3

    Hi from Australia. Loved this video content and clear professional explanation/presentation. And it would be extra nice if we could also have some more cat videos please. 🐱

  • @noelknits
    @noelknits Рік тому

    Thank you! I tried explaining this to my knit group but I guess I needed a PowerPoint presentation! Love it.

  • @kathleentanti4387
    @kathleentanti4387 Рік тому

    Loved this video. Makes sense.
    However I have never swatched, was taught to, and I probably never will. Both my grandma and mother knit amazing projects and never swatched either. They had much less yarn choice mind you. This video did make me think. Thanks for the insights.

  • @bobbirubinstein8462
    @bobbirubinstein8462 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for making this video. I'm saving it to watch again, lots to absorb.

  • @marliesdahlke4457
    @marliesdahlke4457 Рік тому

    Very well explained, dear Meghha! Helps a lot!! Thank you

  • @jojorichmond8005
    @jojorichmond8005 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing this valuable information so clearly....

  • @cathyjencks5107
    @cathyjencks5107 Рік тому

    Thank you Megha! That was very helpful.

  • @CharleneRichards13
    @CharleneRichards13 Рік тому +1

    This is a great video, very clear! Thank you for explaining it so well. Xoxo

  • @sylviafikiert4825
    @sylviafikiert4825 Рік тому

    Thank you Megha this was very helpful 😊

  • @brandistoker
    @brandistoker Рік тому +1

    You did an excellent job with your explanations! Thank you!

  • @619to253
    @619to253 Рік тому

    Thank you. The visual screen shots were very helpful. Rachelle in Seattle

  • @nancycox6548
    @nancycox6548 Рік тому

    Well done and the charts were great too. Thanks!

  • @happyeveryarn
    @happyeveryarn Рік тому +1

    This is a very good video. Thank you so much for putting the time and effort into explaining this to us so clearly 😀

  • @karenheroux203
    @karenheroux203 Рік тому

    very clear explanation of gauge ty

  • @tracyaa1081
    @tracyaa1081 Рік тому

    Thank you for this great resource, I know I will refer to it many times.

  • @patriciapamponette9841
    @patriciapamponette9841 Рік тому

    You did a great job, my dear.❤️💕👍

  • @SuzKnits
    @SuzKnits Рік тому

    Thanks for explaining this. Its a good video to refer back to in future too.

  • @suecaseysuecquilts4301
    @suecaseysuecquilts4301 Рік тому

    Great work. Thanks for the explanation. I’ve always wanted to use different yarns but wasn’t sure how. Now I know.

  • @theyarngoeson
    @theyarngoeson Рік тому

    I really appreciate you doing this video! So much helpful information and thought process! Your explanations really made so much sense and I’m feeling more motivated to try using my swatch gauge in the future.

  • @claraphiri4180
    @claraphiri4180 Рік тому

    Thank you for this! Gauge math makes my brain hurt lol.
    Anyway this was really helpful because I’ve been struggling to start my Corran because of the gauge. I think I’ve been trying to force my yarn to do what I want 😆

  • @homesteadingwoman
    @homesteadingwoman Рік тому

    This was very informative and helpful. Thank you.

  • @apronhugsingreeenbay
    @apronhugsingreeenbay 9 місяців тому

    Awesome video and great instructions! Thanks!

  • @tracitravis8037
    @tracitravis8037 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing! Great info and I'll be saving the video. 🧶🧶🧶

  • @texasmom8827
    @texasmom8827 Рік тому

    Makes complete sense to me. Thanks for covering this!

  • @janetjroberson2581
    @janetjroberson2581 Рік тому

    Hello from St.Louis Missouri!

  • @trudydelich2920
    @trudydelich2920 Рік тому

    SOOO helpful. Thank you for taking the time to spell this out in writing. Very clear explanation. Enjoyed seeing the cats in the background!

  • @Judyby1
    @Judyby1 Рік тому

    Thank you for making this video. So helpful!

  • @janisnixon8127
    @janisnixon8127 Рік тому +1

    I understand gauge even better now and I’ll use the information to help me with my next sweater! Thanks ❤

  • @kristinfromoregon6372
    @kristinfromoregon6372 Рік тому

    Thank you for simplifying the process! I loved your visual aids-so easy to follow. Three cheers for professor Megha🎉

  • @QueenBaha
    @QueenBaha 9 місяців тому

    💗💐MARVELOUS JOB💐💗

  • @this_skipper_knits959
    @this_skipper_knits959 Рік тому

    Amazing video Meg 🖐🏽

  • @nanasknits
    @nanasknits Рік тому

    Hi from Germany..thank you for sharing your knitting maths.. 👍.. Nana:)

  • @relle747
    @relle747 Рік тому

    Extremely helpful! Thank you!!

  • @peggybork5623
    @peggybork5623 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing, I always have trouble with gauge.

  • @christycampbell1874
    @christycampbell1874 Рік тому

    Awesome job!! Thank you so much for all of this info. I'd never thought of it before but I really do agree that the yarn tells you what gauge it wants! Knitting and math mash-up is always 🙏 welcome! Have a great week!

  • @videotutu01
    @videotutu01 Рік тому

    This was VERY helpful! Thank you.

  • @paulyknit
    @paulyknit Рік тому

    Thank you for making the video. It's helpful, and I can come back to it if I need to.

  • @cecileboudeau5958
    @cecileboudeau5958 Рік тому

    Thank you ! It was very interesting !

  • @BooksnBeers
    @BooksnBeers Рік тому

    Thank you so much for the video! It was really useful :) All the best!

  • @wendymorris
    @wendymorris Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I’m about to start a new project and this information will help so much. Thank you again 💜

  • @catherinethomes2910
    @catherinethomes2910 Рік тому +1

    Thank you! You did a great job teaching us and your charts! ❤

  • @YoungfolkKnits
    @YoungfolkKnits Рік тому

    Thank you for this! Saving Foreva!

  • @jenniferbruskiewitz3500
    @jenniferbruskiewitz3500 Рік тому

    This video was so helpful, thank you!!

  • @despinavassos7865
    @despinavassos7865 Рік тому

    Thank you!🥰

  • @elissamcgahren8473
    @elissamcgahren8473 Рік тому

    So helpful! ❤

  • @bonnieschofield2947
    @bonnieschofield2947 Рік тому

    Thank you sooo much!

  • @aranjackson259
    @aranjackson259 Рік тому

    Math for the win!

  • @luciaevangelho4593
    @luciaevangelho4593 Рік тому

    Thank you! that was helpful!

  • @Pink_Sunflowers
    @Pink_Sunflowers Рік тому

    This is so cool thanks so much Megha! I’m still learning and really appreciate this, especially your kitty co hosts ;) do you think you could do another video on adjusting yoke sizing please? Ive heard some use a smaller size on the yoke or adjust under arm etc. i love yokes but they seem to look funny on me

  • @mrscraftalot
    @mrscraftalot Рік тому

    This was really really helpful, Megha! I so appreciate you putting it together. -Erika

  • @rockstarkate78
    @rockstarkate78 Рік тому

    For a pattern I want to make, I want to change the gauge because I want the fabric to be more open and light to wear in fall and spring. I wanted an airy fabric with some space between stitches for this and the pattern is written for something much more dense and warm. This video was very helpful. I was thinking about the width, but wasn't thinking about the length. I feel more confident I will choose the right size.

    • @skeinsofdreamsknits
      @skeinsofdreamsknits  Рік тому

      I am so glad I was able to help!! Thank you so much for watching ☺️

  • @mariameehan3295
    @mariameehan3295 Рік тому

    Your clear and concise explanation has helped me as a European to understand the American sizes 1234....etc. Lovely job and very well done too. Miyca, what Kind of knitting needles are advisable for sweaters and shawls from your own personal experience.

    • @skeinsofdreamsknits
      @skeinsofdreamsknits  Рік тому

      I have many needle sets! I like to use circular needles. I have chiaogoo fixed needles that are my favorite! I also use bamboo/driftwood needles for slippery yarn! Thank you for watching my video!!

  • @СветланаЛевченко-ь9ъ

    ❤👋👍💐

  • @lindseyknits
    @lindseyknits Рік тому

    This was so helpful, thank you!