This is so ridiculously timely: saw a cardigan I really liked, thought I could probably make it on my own, and now looking for overviews of construction techniques as I've only ever worked in the round before. Thank you!
THANK YOU for recommending Ann Budd's wonderful book, The Knitter's Handy Book of Seater Patterns! It is exactly what I have been looking for, for years. I was always trying to make my yarn and needle size choices work with patterns that were written assuming the suggested yarn and needle size would be used. I wanted to make a simple set-in sleeve sweater with whatever yarn/needle/gauge I wanted. This book is the answer! Formulae and schematics for children's sizes through adult sizes. Excellent!
This is so great !! Thank you so much. Unfortunately my grandma no longer can teach me all these techniques and all I had found on UA-cam were really basics or people so advanced they knit 4 sweaters in the month before Christmas and are basically just showing off !!! lol You’re amazing !!
Freaking Fantastic. I didn't even know I needed this but it's soooo great!! Maybe include a pros/cons of each style. Seems I've heard dropped shoulder often has too much fabric in the underarms with it's boxy body. Love that you are going to include how to look for patterns by style.
I'll be following! I made my 1st sweater (a J. Steingass) chosen because it was pretty. Now I'm hooked and want to experience all the different constructions you are speaking of. You provide SUCH amazing content.
👌 thank you. I knit my first 2 big pieces (a sweater and a t-shirt) and I’m trying to figure out how to get particular fits and constructions, and I need to understand the principles before using a pattern. So this series is PERFECT.
When you get to set in sleeve construction…please help me understand how calculate how long to make the sleeves. Since they are a separate piece, I really struggle with that. Guess what I am saying is that I do not know how to accurately measure the sleeve pieces and have had to do much frogging when the sleeves were too long or too short after sewing them into the body. Thanks much…you are awesome and your knowledge is impressive.
This is going to be amazing and a perfectly timed series. I’m just starting out on my sweater knitting journey. Your channel is my go to when I need to learn something new, thank you for being such a great teacher.
Woah! A sweater construction master class. Thanks as always for all the info and, even though I already knew all of this, it's so nice to hear you speak about it. I'm impatient to dive into sweater construction in the next video.
Just what I need at this time. Wanting to alter sweater patterns to fit me. With your descriptions and construction information, I can change what is needed. Thank You
Gosh, I learn so much watching your videos, I sometimes wonder if I live under a rock or if I am just in a really comfortable rut where you only do the things you know and don't veer off. Guess what, my little rut is expannding and you are helping me to venture out to the learning process. I am looking forward to your next video and the technique involved. Thank you for your visit this morning, you chose the right path because it is really foggy and our Airport is closed. Please take care and we will catch up next time.
I'm looking forward to this series of Videos. Nice to learn from a sweater expert. I would like to get to the point where I can modify patterns for a custom fit.
Thanks Rox! I’m ready to knit a sweater and was overwhelmed by choices and where to start. This will be a perfect series for me to understand the options.
Perfectly timed video series!! I love it. I'm knitting my first traditional Guernsey sampler sweater. Unique construction and wow, a whole lot of stitch holders! I've been sewing for many years, and am familiar with the different sleeve / neckline structures. I have yet to knit the yoke sweater, although looking at my yarn stash, one would think I've knit a few dozen. I have a bunch of patterns I want to knit, but one think that always made me pause, I have fairly broad shoulders and always thought I'd end up with a sweater that was too snug. Really looking forward to this series 😊
Thank you for the video. I am excited to watch the whole series. I have only made small projects like hats, socks and scarves. I hope to make a sweater some day.
I’m so excited for this series! A while ago, when I was trying to learn to sew but hadn’t yet decided to learn to knit, I was trying to figure out different types of sleeves, and I came across an article in Knitty called Thinking Beyond the Pattern: Ravellings on the knitted sleeve -- Part I by Jenna Wilson. I learned a lot from it, but there weren’t photographs to help me see how the different shapes end up looking on a finished garment, or how it fits on the body. I also don’t think it covered yoke sweaters, because it was focused more on sleeves than construction types. I think you might enjoy giving it a look, if you haven’t already!
Thanks so much for your sweater series! This just what I need. I have so much trouble with fit, wide shoulders. Another problem is keeping my gauge the same throughout the sweater. Love your videos!!
Please include how to make sure cuff up sleeves are the correct length. I can't be the only person who struggles with that, and I assume where/how to measure depends on the sleeve construction. Thanks, Roxanne 💙
Thanks, Roxanne, for this video! I am so excited to watch this series and learn more about sweater construction! I would love to have you include some thoughts about how to modify a pattern from one style to the next. For example, is it possible to modify a raglan pattern to be a yoke construction? Or how would you knit a top down pattern for a sweater from the bottom up?
I am looking forward to this series. I tend to stick to raglan and yoke as they don’t have flat knitting or a small amount. I am interested to understand the fit of each type and maybe give other patterns a go 😁
Very excited to see this! I have knit several sweaters now but know that there is a lot for me to learn. I have a random request for a video that I don't think I've seen from you. How do you fix a KFB or add one that you may have missed? Your videos are always so crystal clear that I would love to see one on this. Thanks!
Hello Roxanne! it is me again! 1 year later- I just fin ished my Icelandic and I am so happy but now am looking for hints and tips for seaming the under arm holes really nicely. I don't want to mess this up and I am sure you have some help on this somewhere but can't tell which video would be best for me. Any guidance would as always be lmuch appreciated. Thank you so much for you fabuylouys classes. Peter in Paris (its a bottom up classic Icelandic Lopapeysa. :-)
Exactly the right series at exactly the right time! I am eyeing a sweater whose shoulders are first knit independently, then joined to create the neck and then the body is worked down to the hem in the round. Does this method relate to a particular style? I think it is a drop shoulder but don't know if this method is how a drop shoulder is worked. Can't wait to learn more!
@@andreamiller6200 The pattern tags indicate drop sleeves, but I'm not seeing that the sleeves are worked first from the cuff to the shoulders in order to form the neck. It looks like the body is worked top down from the shoulders, and then the sleeves are picked up around the armholes and worked down.
As always, a very informative and well explained video - many thanks. I am interested in understanding more about contiguous sleeves, which I've started to come across in top down patterns. Two examples on Ravelry: 'Whippet' by ANKESTRiCK; and 'crazy stripes' by alfa knits. There seem to be various methods of construction. Is this something you might like to cover?
thank you so much! is there a specific name for the short row portion of the sweater that makes the back 'higher' than the front? not just short rows in general but short rows as in incorporated into a sweater at that specific place
Are you asking about the difference between the set-in sleeve with the trapezoidal shape and a raglan? The armhole of a set-in sleeve has decreases at the base only on the body, and then the armhole goes straight up. On the sleeve cap, the top of the cap is much narrower on a raglan than for a set-in sleeve. The drawings weren't to scale. :-)
I struggled to get my sleeves the right length in a drop shoulder pattern despite measuring my arm. It was the amount of overlap I didn’t take into account. It sounds obvious but I’m interested to understand the method of calculating this. Thank you and I hope you are ok.
Thanks Roxanne. I love learning about sweaters. The more I knit the more I’m learning sweaters are my favorite item to knit.
Thank you…l always learn something from your Technique Tuesday. Have a super day
This is so ridiculously timely: saw a cardigan I really liked, thought I could probably make it on my own, and now looking for overviews of construction techniques as I've only ever worked in the round before. Thank you!
Exactly the same for me! Just in the nick of time.
I'm suuuuper excited for this series ✨ thank you!
idea for a bonus episode: short overview of not so common sweater styles
THANK YOU for recommending Ann Budd's wonderful book, The Knitter's Handy Book of Seater Patterns! It is exactly what I have been looking for, for years. I was always trying to make my yarn and needle size choices work with patterns that were written assuming the suggested yarn and needle size would be used. I wanted to make a simple set-in sleeve sweater with whatever yarn/needle/gauge I wanted. This book is the answer! Formulae and schematics for children's sizes through adult sizes. Excellent!
Very much looking forward to this series 😊👍🏻
This is so great !! Thank you so much. Unfortunately my grandma no longer can teach me all these techniques and all I had found on UA-cam were really basics or people so advanced they knit 4 sweaters in the month before Christmas and are basically just showing off !!! lol You’re amazing !!
Freaking Fantastic. I didn't even know I needed this but it's soooo great!! Maybe include a pros/cons of each style. Seems I've heard dropped shoulder often has too much fabric in the underarms with it's boxy body. Love that you are going to include how to look for patterns by style.
I'll be following! I made my 1st sweater (a J. Steingass) chosen because it was pretty. Now I'm hooked and want to experience all the different constructions you are speaking of. You provide SUCH amazing content.
👌 thank you. I knit my first 2 big pieces (a sweater and a t-shirt) and I’m trying to figure out how to get particular fits and constructions, and I need to understand the principles before using a pattern. So this series is PERFECT.
When you get to set in sleeve construction…please help me understand how calculate how long to make the sleeves. Since they are a separate piece, I really struggle with that. Guess what I am saying is that I do not know how to accurately measure the sleeve pieces and have had to do much frogging when the sleeves were too long or too short after sewing them into the body. Thanks much…you are awesome and your knowledge is impressive.
Really helpful, clear and concise information for knitters of any skill level. Thank you
Good to see you
I need to learn to make baby sweater my daughter is pregnant!
I love your channel. Cannot wait to dive into this series!!
I'm so excited about this series! I'm ready to give sweater knitting a serious try. This is really going to make it SO much easier. Thank you Roxanne!
Thank you! I am really looking forward to going in depth with this series!
So looking forward to the series! Thank you.
Thank you. This is going to be a fascinating series. 🇬🇧
This is going to be amazing and a perfectly timed series. I’m just starting out on my sweater knitting journey. Your channel is my go to when I need to learn something new, thank you for being such a great teacher.
I’m forward to this series. It’s so helpful. Thanks!
Thank you from Japan❣️ I m getting ready for my traditional “nonna” (granny role). Vital to learn the REAL KNITTING TECHNIC🙇🏼♀️❣️ARIGATO DANKE
Woah! A sweater construction master class. Thanks as always for all the info and, even though I already knew all of this, it's so nice to hear you speak about it. I'm impatient to dive into sweater construction in the next video.
Awesome 👍 I can't wait to dive more into this series!😁✨
Just what I need at this time. Wanting to alter sweater patterns to fit me. With your descriptions and construction information, I can change what is needed. Thank You
Great idea for a series! Looking forward to more..
This is going to be an amazing series! I’m really looking forward to it! Thanks Roxanne!
Can’t wait for this series! Love it!
I'm looking forward to this very exciting series! Thank you, Roxanne!
I'm so excited, as I'm getting ready to start my sweater knitting journey. This is the information that I wanted to begin with. TY!
Excellent timing as I am contemplating designing my first sweater! I'd love it if you are able to cover saddle shoulders at some point too!
Gosh, I learn so much watching your videos, I sometimes wonder if I live under a rock or if I am just in a really comfortable rut where you only do the things you know and don't veer off. Guess what, my little rut is expannding and you are helping me to venture out to the learning process.
I am looking forward to your next video and the technique involved.
Thank you for your visit this morning, you chose the right path because it is really foggy and our Airport is closed. Please take care and we will catch up next time.
This is great. Planning to start a sweater soon.
Looking forward to this series!
I'm looking forward to this series of Videos. Nice to learn from a sweater expert. I would like to get to the point where I can modify patterns for a custom fit.
This series seems very helpful....looking for lots of book sources for more arm hole shaping ideas for new knitters..thnks
Thanks Rox! I’m ready to knit a sweater and was overwhelmed by choices and where to start. This will be a perfect series for me to understand the options.
Your videos are so good. Thank you so much for all your help.
I just had an idea for a sweater and was thinking about looking into different constructions, so perfect timing
Such a great idea to create this series! Thank you! Great video as always :)
Perfectly timed video series!! I love it. I'm knitting my first traditional Guernsey sampler sweater. Unique construction and wow, a whole lot of stitch holders! I've been sewing for many years, and am familiar with the different sleeve / neckline structures. I have yet to knit the yoke sweater, although looking at my yarn stash, one would think I've knit a few dozen. I have a bunch of patterns I want to knit, but one think that always made me pause, I have fairly broad shoulders and always thought I'd end up with a sweater that was too snug. Really looking forward to this series 😊
Thank you for the video. I am excited to watch the whole series. I have only made small projects like hats, socks and scarves. I hope to make a sweater some day.
I’m so excited for this series!
A while ago, when I was trying to learn to sew but hadn’t yet decided to learn to knit, I was trying to figure out different types of sleeves, and I came across an article in Knitty called Thinking Beyond the Pattern: Ravellings on the knitted sleeve -- Part I by Jenna Wilson. I learned a lot from it, but there weren’t photographs to help me see how the different shapes end up looking on a finished garment, or how it fits on the body. I also don’t think it covered yoke sweaters, because it was focused more on sleeves than construction types. I think you might enjoy giving it a look, if you haven’t already!
Thanks so much for your sweater series! This just what I need. I have so much trouble with fit, wide shoulders. Another problem is keeping my gauge the same throughout the sweater. Love your videos!!
Please include how to make sure cuff up sleeves are the correct length. I can't be the only person who struggles with that, and I assume where/how to measure depends on the sleeve construction. Thanks, Roxanne 💙
Thanks, Roxanne, for this video! I am so excited to watch this series and learn more about sweater construction! I would love to have you include some thoughts about how to modify a pattern from one style to the next. For example, is it possible to modify a raglan pattern to be a yoke construction? Or how would you knit a top down pattern for a sweater from the bottom up?
This s going to be very interesting. Thank you - Isabel
Thank you so much! This is just what I have been looking for and your instructions are always clear and concise!
Great information. Very helpful. Thanks
This is going to be a great series, Roxanne. I continue to learn so much from you! 🧶
I am looking forward to this series. I tend to stick to raglan and yoke as they don’t have flat knitting or a small amount. I am interested to understand the fit of each type and maybe give other patterns a go 😁
Very excited to see this! I have knit several sweaters now but know that there is a lot for me to learn. I have a random request for a video that I don't think I've seen from you. How do you fix a KFB or add one that you may have missed? Your videos are always so crystal clear that I would love to see one on this. Thanks!
Excited for this whenever I make a round yoke sweater it is always baggy in the upper back. Can you talk about how to fix this problem please?
This is really fantastic, thanks so much.
Thank you so much for this series!
Hello Roxanne! it is me again! 1 year later- I just fin ished my Icelandic and I am so happy but now am looking for hints and tips for seaming the under arm holes really nicely. I don't want to mess this up and I am sure you have some help on this somewhere but can't tell which video would be best for me. Any guidance would as always be lmuch appreciated. Thank you so much for you fabuylouys classes. Peter in Paris (its a bottom up classic Icelandic Lopapeysa. :-)
Exactly the right series at exactly the right time! I am eyeing a sweater whose shoulders are first knit independently, then joined to create the neck and then the body is worked down to the hem in the round. Does this method relate to a particular style? I think it is a drop shoulder but don't know if this method is how a drop shoulder is worked. Can't wait to learn more!
I'm not sure what this style of sweater is. Are the sleeves creating shoulder saddles? Do you have a link to the pattern?
@@RoxanneRichardson They are! The pattern is "I See Spring" by Joji Locatelli. I will come to Ravelry for more discussion and thanks!
@@andreamiller6200 The pattern tags indicate drop sleeves, but I'm not seeing that the sleeves are worked first from the cuff to the shoulders in order to form the neck. It looks like the body is worked top down from the shoulders, and then the sleeves are picked up around the armholes and worked down.
As always, a very informative and well explained video - many thanks. I am interested in understanding more about contiguous sleeves, which I've started to come across in top down patterns. Two examples on Ravelry: 'Whippet' by ANKESTRiCK; and 'crazy stripes' by alfa knits. There seem to be various methods of construction. Is this something you might like to cover?
thank you so much! is there a specific name for the short row portion of the sweater that makes the back 'higher' than the front? not just short rows in general but short rows as in incorporated into a sweater at that specific place
Depending on the style of sweater, it could be considered neck shaping or shoulder shaping.
Other than style, what is the difference between raglan shaping to the neck and raglan shaping to the shoulders? Thanks!
Are you asking about the difference between the set-in sleeve with the trapezoidal shape and a raglan? The armhole of a set-in sleeve has decreases at the base only on the body, and then the armhole goes straight up. On the sleeve cap, the top of the cap is much narrower on a raglan than for a set-in sleeve. The drawings weren't to scale. :-)
Thank you!
I struggled to get my sleeves the right length in a drop shoulder pattern despite measuring my arm. It was the amount of overlap I didn’t take into account. It sounds obvious but I’m interested to understand the method of calculating this. Thank you and I hope you are ok.
Hello. Can you please tell me where you got the small mannequin? Merci
I got it on etsy. It's a 1/4 scale mannequin.
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That little mannequin just kills me...lol