I’m glad I found this video while I was frantically planning my first handknit sweater. It really breaks down the issues I wanted to learn as thoroughly as possible before actually starting knitting. I read many articles talking about raglan sweaters as the go-to choice for beginner sweater knitters and the top-down knitting method was definitely appealing, but I knew it was exactly the kind of sweater I avoided for my lifetime because of my wide shoulders. Your video taught me that the sweater styles I’ve always preferred are called dolman and drop shoulder, and just knowing the names of those styles lifted a significant amount of burden from me. Really, this video was super helpful!! Thank you so much for such an informative video.
Thank you for this great videos. I have been looking for this-explanation about sweaters. This videos help me understand about many kinds of sweater. Thank you 🙏
Really great analysis of different sweater pattern types. Please do the same type video on different knotted items: Hats, vests, gloves, socks, etc. never seen as good a delineation of pattern types with the pros and cons! BTW, the link for the contest says "this contest has ended" eve thnough it should have a week or more left. Wanted to sign uip for yartist magazine as well, but couldn't find a place to do that when searching google.
I definitely plan to do more of these overviews going forward. Here's a direct link to the giveaway: contest.io/c/a8ba0n5g Here's more info on Yarnist Magazine: yarnfund.com
Thank you for this most interesting and informative explanation of sweater types. I find that for myself, being heavier in the bust and upper arms, a dolman sleeved or raglan type gives a little more ease, and is easier to put on, especially when wearing the sweater over other garments.. I look forward to the magazine and other posts. By the way, I have been a woman for almost 91 years, and i found nothing in your presentation that made me uncomfortable. I think it was very nicely done.
Any sweater can be edited to add short rows to accommodate a big bust or belly. I added 6 short rows to my husbands v neck pull over with set in sleeves, as he has a belly. It keeps the front hem from riding up. This is a good idea for pregnant bellies, big breasts and custom fitting.
I disagree that the raglan looks bad if you have big bust; the trick is to put the sleeves not symmetrically, but leaving less room in the back and more % on the front. So instead of doing f.e. 60-20-60-20 st, I would do 50-20-70-20 st, being 50 the back and 70 the front instead of 60-60 st (if it's really big bust I would just check % ). Numbers are not exact stitches but it's to illustrate how I would adjust it
For Kathy: Gaughan has a book which is like a stitch dictionary but for cables. She has discussions in there about putting cables into patterns and helping with gauge. It's called Knitting Cable Sourcebook and I've found it helpful.
Thank you, Johnny....I appreciate your explanation of the sweater styles. Never saw such a detailed presentation....I won't tell you how old I am...but...."never too old to learn"!!
You really did a great job explaining the sweater designs in comparison! I have listened to many Korean designers explain this but I think I finally understand better. I have never tried set-in sleeves sweaters yet, so I should one day. Saddle shoulder was not too bad for me, but I got to figure out first because English patterns don't always explain the design type ;)
I have tried to make raglan sweaters, but when I finish making them, they do not have a nice raglan look around the armhole. I need to know how to make a raglan design i.e. knit/purl edge on raglan armhole. Do you have any suggestions?
I just need some help cause I want to knit my first men sweater in diamond brochade stitch but I don t know notions about decreasing and increading ecc
You can learn the pattern design and change a raglan to a set-in , its not that difficult. After you have knit a few sweaters it should not be too hard. Any stockinette sweater can have cables added. You just need each cable stitch count, and do the math. I changed a 12 stitch honeycomb to a 12 stitch wishbone very easily.
I think if you're an experienced knitter, and you have a good grasp of the "language" of knitting, for sure. Swapping things out is not that difficult depending on the pattern. Adapting one style to another is less straight forward. I would say the average knitter might struggle with looking at one pattern and understanding what is necessary to make it work within a different structure. That's why I think it's good to learn pattern frameworks or blueprints that can then be worked from. Then you have a good foundation for changing things to your liking.
The dancing sheep are so cute. I am loving your channel. You showed up at a perfect time as a suggestion in my UA-cam account. I am ready to do a raglan for the first time. But before I do I will watch your videos. So very informative. Thank you so much. 🧶😊
I have knit and designed all of these types many times and I truly think the saddle shoulder make the prettiest aran sweaters, raglans the fastest baby sweaters, and circular yoke make the prettiest colorwork designs. Knitting is knitting. Its good to learn these all.
Good overview for a beginner. Not much here for an experienced knitter. I knit all my sweaters top down with set in sleeves. Elizabeth Doherty has written books and designs for this. Trying as you go is actually very easy. You can either as you suggested use a long cable if you have interchangeable needles or you can simply transfer the Sweater to two or more circular needles to give you the circumference. I use Customfit software for a customized fit.
Thanks for the feedback! It's hard to create content for experienced knitters that doesn't alienate the larger beginner crowd. I haven't checked out Elizabeth Doherty's work before, but her sweaters look gorgeous. I know Barbara Walker, Julie Weisenberger, Susie Myers, and others have methods for top-down seamless or set-in sleeve construction. Perhaps we should do a deep dive into these to compare and contrast. I also have not used Customfit as we have our own customization tools in our 30 Day Sweater Framework. But I know Amy is a great designer and have heard good things about the product. :)
Knitiversity I think this is very useful content as so many knitters get turned when their first Sweater Project doesn’t turn out well because it doesn’t suit them.
Can I ask you a question? I am unable to find a pattern for a pullover for myself as I have a long frame and long arms, I have decided to try and work it out by myself. I have a favorite pullover that fits well and I intend to use that for measurements. My thoughts are that I will make a swatch with the yarn I intend to use. Then I will use the swatch measurements to calculate the number of stitches I will need for casting on and increases and width and length. I will do the swatches in rib and stockinette to get it right. Is this clear thinking on my part or does this seem too simplistic?
That's basically how our sweater bootcamp will work. But you can do something similar using a percentage sweater. Just do a google search and you'll find a few free examples.
I dont know what shape my frakenstein cardigan is, haha. Im making 4 reversible pieces, starting at the cuff. Using seed stitch, so it is truly reversible. I will join them together t her then add button band. I didnt think thru the joining together and I made each one a different color , used up dk weight leftovers. Trying to stay reversible, so is there a joining stitch thats reversible on both sides?
We have a sweater knitting bootcamp coming up next month. If you want to get on the waiting list you can download our sweater planning guide at knitiversity.com/spg
I appreciate the break-down of each type of sweater. However, I disagree with a lot of your "fit" suggestions -- the sweater style that makes a person feel good in their body is what they should knit! I have broad shoulders and I LOVE how a raglan sweater accentuates them. Not every person (and especially not every woman) is not trying to accentuate the "traditional" figure as you describe.
Thanks for the feedback Martha. I don't think I said this is how "all" women would or should feel. I was merely pointing out that it may be an issue for some people and that's something to take into consideration. I totally agree that people should wear what makes them feel good, and if that's what you like no one is saying you shouldn't.
Thanks for this video breaking down the pros and cons of sweater construction. It’s a fundamental and necessary topic to tackle that will help many beginning sweater makers. Is it possible to eliminate some of the judgmental gender commentary in future videos? A simple statement about what body shape could be suited for a sweater type without assumptions about gender would feel more inclusive and less judgmental. Just an idea.
Thanks for the kind words and I appreciate the feedback. My audience is about 85%+ women, so I generally speak to them. I think it's impossible to talk about body type without addressing the fact that the majority of women have breasts and that affects the way a sweater will fit them. It will be different for women versus men, so it's important to make those distinctions.
It seemed clear that your instruction was aimed at what seemed to be your audience demographic, but overall it felt like your comments were making sweeping assumptions about a women’s preferences with regard to body types. Your knowledge of knit styles is clearly extensive and I look forward to all the structural and technical information you are so generously sharing. My assistant and I, both listening, both women, felt a little uncomfortable with it overall. Just an opinion. Thanks again for sharing your skills and experience.
@@claymonsterpottery I hear what you're saying and, as I am not a woman, I appreciate the insight. My comments were based primarily on feedback from my wife while we were developing our sweater courses, but I realize that's not an accurate sample size of all woman. :D I did not intend to offend or make anyone uncomfortable and I will try to make fewer assumptions in future trainings.
I’m glad I found this video while I was frantically planning my first handknit sweater. It really breaks down the issues I wanted to learn as thoroughly as possible before actually starting knitting. I read many articles talking about raglan sweaters as the go-to choice for beginner sweater knitters and the top-down knitting method was definitely appealing, but I knew it was exactly the kind of sweater I avoided for my lifetime because of my wide shoulders. Your video taught me that the sweater styles I’ve always preferred are called dolman and drop shoulder, and just knowing the names of those styles lifted a significant amount of burden from me. Really, this video was super helpful!! Thank you so much for such an informative video.
Thank you for this great videos. I have been looking for this-explanation about sweaters. This videos help me understand about many kinds of sweater. Thank you 🙏
Really great analysis of different sweater pattern types. Please do the same type video on different knotted items: Hats, vests, gloves, socks, etc. never seen as good a delineation of pattern types with the pros and cons! BTW, the link for the contest says "this contest has ended" eve thnough it should have a week or more left. Wanted to sign uip for yartist magazine as well, but couldn't find a place to do that when searching google.
I definitely plan to do more of these overviews going forward.
Here's a direct link to the giveaway: contest.io/c/a8ba0n5g
Here's more info on Yarnist Magazine: yarnfund.com
Thank you for this most interesting and informative explanation of sweater types. I find that for myself, being heavier in the bust and upper arms, a dolman sleeved or raglan type gives a little more ease, and is easier to put on, especially when wearing the sweater over other garments.. I look forward to the magazine and other posts.
By the way, I have been a woman for almost 91 years, and i found nothing in your presentation that made me uncomfortable. I think it was very nicely done.
Thanks Frances! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
Carissimo Johnny ,apprezzò tantissimo i tuoi tutorial ,ma non c'è la traduzione in Italiano !!!!!
Sir could you please upload Crochet 2 years baby booties in different models
The page for free sweater guide is not available for download
Any sweater can be edited to add short rows to accommodate a big bust or belly. I added 6 short rows to my husbands v neck pull over with set in sleeves, as he has a belly. It keeps the front hem from riding up. This is a good idea for pregnant bellies, big breasts and custom fitting.
For sure, it just might not be the easiest thing for someone just starting out with knitting sweaters.
So useful! So well done! Thank you!
I like your videos. Thank you
I disagree that the raglan looks bad if you have big bust; the trick is to put the sleeves not symmetrically, but leaving less room in the back and more % on the front. So instead of doing f.e. 60-20-60-20 st, I would do 50-20-70-20 st, being 50 the back and 70 the front instead of 60-60 st (if it's really big bust I would just check % ). Numbers are not exact stitches but it's to illustrate how I would adjust it
For your next one could you plan for the picture-in-picture over the slides so it doesn't cover the bottom text? Thank you.
Yes I noticed that too.
For Kathy: Gaughan has a book which is like a stitch dictionary but for cables. She has discussions in there about putting cables into patterns and helping with gauge. It's called Knitting Cable Sourcebook and I've found it helpful.
Thank you, Johnny....I appreciate your explanation of the sweater styles. Never saw such a detailed presentation....I won't tell you how old I am...but...."never too old to learn"!!
Thanks so much Eileen. So happy you enjoyed it. :D
You really did a great job explaining the sweater designs in comparison! I have listened to many Korean designers explain this but I think I finally understand better.
I have never tried set-in sleeves sweaters yet, so I should one day. Saddle shoulder was not too bad for me, but I got to figure out first because English patterns don't always explain the design type ;)
I tried to enter the contest and it says that it has already ended. What's up?
Hmm. It says there's 20 days left: knitiversity.com/win
Thank you! This video was in my recommends today and I knew right away I need this guide. Just now download it
I have tried to make raglan sweaters, but when I finish making them, they do not have a nice raglan look around the armhole. I need to know how to make a raglan design i.e. knit/purl edge on raglan armhole. Do you have any suggestions?
I just need some help cause I want to knit my first men sweater in diamond brochade stitch but I don t know notions about decreasing and increading ecc
Great teaching! I learned 2 new sweater styles :) When will your new sweater course begin?
I watched this on the replay. I really liked it. I hope I can catch your other class live.
I hope so too! We'll be doing them Tuesdays at 11am Pacific. :)
Drop shoulder sweaters are flattering on everyone.
You can learn the pattern design and change a raglan to a set-in , its not that difficult. After you have knit a few sweaters it should not be too hard.
Any stockinette sweater can have cables added. You just need each cable stitch count, and do the math. I changed a 12 stitch honeycomb to a 12 stitch wishbone very easily.
I think if you're an experienced knitter, and you have a good grasp of the "language" of knitting, for sure. Swapping things out is not that difficult depending on the pattern. Adapting one style to another is less straight forward. I would say the average knitter might struggle with looking at one pattern and understanding what is necessary to make it work within a different structure.
That's why I think it's good to learn pattern frameworks or blueprints that can then be worked from. Then you have a good foundation for changing things to your liking.
Very well explained many thanks
The dancing sheep are so cute. I am loving your channel. You showed up at a perfect time as a suggestion in my UA-cam account. I am ready to do a raglan for the first time. But before I do I will watch your videos. So very informative. Thank you so much. 🧶😊
Awesome! Thank you!
I have knit and designed all of these types many times and I truly think the saddle shoulder make the prettiest aran sweaters, raglans the fastest baby sweaters, and circular yoke make the prettiest colorwork designs. Knitting is knitting. Its good to learn these all.
Absolutely. Everyone should try each style to see what suits them best. More experience just makes you a better knitter.
Also picking up and knitting sleeves versus seaming can save seaming effort.
This is my preferred method, provided additional shaping at the sleeve cap is not necessary. Otherwise it can get a little complicated.
Good overview for a beginner. Not much here for an experienced knitter. I knit all my sweaters top down with set in sleeves. Elizabeth Doherty has written books and designs for this. Trying as you go is actually very easy. You can either as you suggested use a long cable if you have interchangeable needles or you can simply transfer the Sweater to two or more circular needles to give you the circumference. I use Customfit software for a customized fit.
Thanks for the feedback! It's hard to create content for experienced knitters that doesn't alienate the larger beginner crowd. I haven't checked out Elizabeth Doherty's work before, but her sweaters look gorgeous. I know Barbara Walker, Julie Weisenberger, Susie Myers, and others have methods for top-down seamless or set-in sleeve construction. Perhaps we should do a deep dive into these to compare and contrast.
I also have not used Customfit as we have our own customization tools in our 30 Day Sweater Framework. But I know Amy is a great designer and have heard good things about the product. :)
Knitiversity I think this is very useful content as so many knitters get turned when their first Sweater Project doesn’t turn out well because it doesn’t suit them.
I agree top down is the easiest for a first sweater- raglan baby sweaters are good first sweater project.
Totally agree! You can learn the mechanics of the sweater construction without knitting a full sized sweater.
Can I ask you a question? I am unable to find a pattern for a pullover for myself as I have a long frame and long arms, I have decided to try and work it out by myself. I have a favorite pullover that fits well and I intend to use that for measurements. My thoughts are that I will make a swatch with the yarn I intend to use. Then I will use the swatch measurements to calculate the number of stitches I will need for casting on and increases and width and length. I will do the swatches in rib and stockinette to get it right.
Is this clear thinking on my part or does this seem too simplistic?
That's basically how our sweater bootcamp will work. But you can do something similar using a percentage sweater. Just do a google search and you'll find a few free examples.
Thank you!
I dont know what shape my frakenstein cardigan is, haha. Im making 4 reversible pieces, starting at the cuff. Using seed stitch, so it is truly reversible. I will join them together t her then add button band. I didnt think thru the joining together and I made each one a different color , used up dk weight leftovers. Trying to stay reversible, so is there a joining stitch thats reversible on both sides?
I think the technique you would use grafting garter stitch should work well for seaming seed stitch: newstitchaday.com/grafting-garter-stitch/
Oh thankyou! That is a nice stitch and I think you are correct, that will blend with seed stitch perfectly!
Sir an upload of top down raglan sweater s appreciated with measurements
We have a sweater knitting bootcamp coming up next month. If you want to get on the waiting list you can download our sweater planning guide at knitiversity.com/spg
Johnny, you were instrumental in me learning how to crochet first, then knit. I followed many ,Amy of your videos of stitch patterns. Thank you.
Thanks Ursa! I'm so glad to have helped. :)
As just catching this now, would you set up next weeks vid to show the comments as you’re live; not available on this one-thanks👍🏼
I think the software we use for the live stream does not push the chat back to UA-cam.
@@yarnistco dang, thanks for letting me know so quickly!! Hopefully next week I’ll be able to catch you live🤞🏼
Thank you!! I really want to learn to make a top down sweater with positive ease!!
Happy to help!
Mentioned it after the other 6
I appreciate the break-down of each type of sweater. However, I disagree with a lot of your "fit" suggestions -- the sweater style that makes a person feel good in their body is what they should knit! I have broad shoulders and I LOVE how a raglan sweater accentuates them. Not every person (and especially not every woman) is not trying to accentuate the "traditional" figure as you describe.
Thanks for the feedback Martha. I don't think I said this is how "all" women would or should feel. I was merely pointing out that it may be an issue for some people and that's something to take into consideration. I totally agree that people should wear what makes them feel good, and if that's what you like no one is saying you shouldn't.
What about side to side construction?
Side to side is more of a way to knit, not a sweater shape. I do discuss this near the end when talking about knitting top-down versus bottom-up.
I am unable to access the guide
Does it not download? You should get taken to it immediately after you enter your email at knitiversity.com/spg
This was good .. thank you!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for this video breaking down the pros and cons of sweater construction. It’s a fundamental and necessary topic to tackle that will help many beginning sweater makers. Is it possible to eliminate some of the judgmental gender commentary in future videos? A simple statement about what body shape could be suited for a sweater type without assumptions about gender would feel more inclusive and less judgmental. Just an idea.
Thanks for the kind words and I appreciate the feedback. My audience is about 85%+ women, so I generally speak to them. I think it's impossible to talk about body type without addressing the fact that the majority of women have breasts and that affects the way a sweater will fit them. It will be different for women versus men, so it's important to make those distinctions.
It seemed clear that your instruction was aimed at what seemed to be your audience demographic, but overall it felt like your comments were making sweeping assumptions about a women’s preferences with regard to body types. Your knowledge of knit styles is clearly extensive and I look forward to all the structural and technical information you are so generously sharing. My assistant and I, both listening, both women, felt a little uncomfortable with it overall. Just an opinion. Thanks again for sharing your skills and experience.
@@claymonsterpottery I hear what you're saying and, as I am not a woman, I appreciate the insight. My comments were based primarily on feedback from my wife while we were developing our sweater courses, but I realize that's not an accurate sample size of all woman. :D I did not intend to offend or make anyone uncomfortable and I will try to make fewer assumptions in future trainings.