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How to Measure Yourself for a Knitted Sweater
Accurate body measurements are the foundation of well-fitting sweaters. Learn exactly where and how to measure for bust, shoulders, arms, and body length.
Knitting Tips & Guides
Learn how to turn your favorite sweaters into custom knitting patterns
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Raglan vs Set-In Sleeves: Which Construction Is Right for You?
Raglan sleeves are easier to knit; set-in sleeves offer tailored fit. Compare construction methods, difficulty, and which flatters your body type.
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How to Resize a Knitting Pattern
Resize any knitting pattern using gauge math. Calculate new stitch counts, adjust shaping proportionally, and get the fit you want from any pattern.
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Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Sweaters: Pros and Cons
Top-down lets you try on as you go; bottom-up is traditional and structured. Compare construction methods to choose the right approach for your project.
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What Is Ease in Knitting? A Complete Guide
Ease is the difference between your body and your sweater. Standard fit needs 2-4 inches of ease. Learn to calculate and choose ease for the fit you want.
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How to Knit a Sweater That Actually Fits
Stop knitting sweaters that don't fit. Accurate measurements, honest gauge swatching, and proper size selection ensure your handknits fit perfectly.
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Best Yarn for Your First Sweater
Worsted or DK weight wool in solid colors is ideal for first sweaters. Wool blocks well, forgives tension variations, and rips back cleanly for fixes.
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How to Read a Knitting Pattern: A Beginner's Guide
Decode K, P, YO, K2tog and read any knitting pattern. Learn abbreviations, understand parentheses and asterisks, and interpret charts confidently.
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Common Sweater Knitting Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Fix dropped stitches, gauge mistakes, twisted joins, and sizing errors. Learn to identify and correct the most common sweater knitting problems.
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How to Adapt a Knitting Pattern to Your Size
Adapt any knitting pattern to your measurements. Modify length easily, adjust width with proportional math, or blend sizes for custom fit.
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How to Recreate Any Sweater From a Photo
Turn any photo into a custom knitting pattern. Learn manual reverse-engineering and AI-assisted methods to recreate sweaters with your exact measurements and gauge.
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Photo to Knitting Pattern: The Complete Guide
Complete guide to converting photos into knitting patterns. Covers construction analysis, measurement calculation, and AI pattern generation for custom-fit results.
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AI Knitting Pattern Generator vs Traditional Methods: Which Is Right for You?
AI knitting pattern generators create custom patterns in minutes vs hours for traditional methods. Compare speed, accuracy, and control to choose your approach.
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Understanding Knitting Gauge: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right
Knitting gauge determines every measurement in your finished garment. A half-stitch difference can mean 2-4 inches off. Learn to measure and match gauge correctly.
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How to Identify Knitting Stitches From Photos
Visual guide to identifying stockinette, garter, ribbing, cables, and colorwork from photos. Essential skill for recreating sweaters and understanding patterns.