KNITTING ALTERATIONS: how to calculate your gauge & change pattern measurements for a perfect fit

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It's a maths lesson for knitters! Altering knitting patterns can be so satisfying when you're able to change up a knitting pattern to get a perfect fit. Once you've decided on how & where you want to alter your pattern, the next step is to calculate your gauge so that you can work out how to make changes. This video tutorial takes a step-by-step approach through the simple calculations required to start making knitting alterations. This tutorial provides examples of how to use these calculations to change the width or length of a sweater at key places. It also demonstrates how to work out the width or length of a sweater when detailed measurements aren't provided in the pattern schematic.
Where are you on your alterations journey? Let me know in the comments below :)
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  • @xenonxenon6310
    @xenonxenon63102 жыл бұрын

    The whole time I watched this video, I just kept thinking "that's it??" Not to discount the work that goes into alterations, but I think of all those hours spent searching for the perfect pattern looks-wise that's also in my size (hello, other plus size folks) and agonizing over finding one that worked right. So much time I could have spent sitting with a pattern I truly liked and working out how to make it fit me, rather than waiting for someone else to have matched my exact wants and needs in a pattern. Thank you, *thank you* for sharing this, I feel like I have been freed to make adjustments and changes as I need them and truly get the garments I want.

  • @TheCrimsonStitchery

    @TheCrimsonStitchery

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! I totally agree, spending time getting to know how best to alter garments for your body becomes so empowering, and then you can still enjoy the pattern for what it has to offer. I'm so glad that this tutorial has helped you!

  • @joanneyoung1081
    @joanneyoung10812 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the basics for altering and changing gauge. Sorely needed and I will have to go over and over again. A god send.

  • @TheCrimsonStitchery

    @TheCrimsonStitchery

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad to hear that it's helpful! 🤗

  • @lyndakuit7703
    @lyndakuit77038 ай бұрын

    Brilliant tutorial thank you! Now I'll be able to downsize patterns for a grandson!!

  • @maryssaleiva
    @maryssaleiva2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video you made the process of recalculating seem very approaching and, date I say, easy. I will definitely me using this video as a go to . I CANNOT wait for the next video about when you don’t make gauge. Also thanks for doing imperial measurements as well helps a lot. Keep up the great tutorials

  • @TheCrimsonStitchery

    @TheCrimsonStitchery

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the lovely feedback, I'm glad to hear it helped!

  • @caraxkins
    @caraxkins2 жыл бұрын

    love this video and super stoked for this series! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️running over to play with the gauge spreadsheet

  • @TheCrimsonStitchery

    @TheCrimsonStitchery

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yay! Have fun!

  • @rebekahchambers2465
    @rebekahchambers2465 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video!! I love your cardigan , so pretty!

  • @easyknittingcrochet4394
    @easyknittingcrochet43942 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful pattern ♥

  • @RachelWest0
    @RachelWest02 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this Anushka!

  • @yarnandcorgi
    @yarnandcorgi2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderfully comprehensive video thank you!! I'm super excited for the rest of the series 😊

  • @TheCrimsonStitchery

    @TheCrimsonStitchery

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @manonc1888
    @manonc1888 Жыл бұрын

    Very clear!' Thank you for sharing

  • @ReallyJillRogoff
    @ReallyJillRogoff2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Anushka. This is definitely helpful.

  • @TheCrimsonStitchery

    @TheCrimsonStitchery

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad!

  • @mrs.marken4609
    @mrs.marken46092 жыл бұрын

    Some heroes wear knitted capes!

  • @TheCrimsonStitchery

    @TheCrimsonStitchery

    2 жыл бұрын

    how fun!

  • @Angelic-Angel
    @Angelic-Angel8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the helpful video! Your cardigan it’s beautiful would love to knit one, what is the pattern called?

  • @actual-spinster
    @actual-spinster2 жыл бұрын

    this is rly great and clear1! ty!!

  • @colleensmith4285
    @colleensmith42852 жыл бұрын

    How does this work when it comes to increasing or decreasing, say arms hole neck thank you

  • @zammcka4129

    @zammcka4129

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s what I would like to know too. I am currently trying to downsize a pattern 2 sizes & the maths is doing my head in! 😂

  • @thalassa2889
    @thalassa288911 ай бұрын

    How would you measure the gauge for mittens that use two colours?

  • @Woeschhuesli
    @Woeschhuesli2 жыл бұрын

    Aaargh... don't forget to wash your gauge swatch/tension square!! It can make a BIG difference!!

  • @hilarylazard7554
    @hilarylazard75542 жыл бұрын

    Why not just calculate how many stitches and rows in a centimètre or an inch, after doing a swatch. . Then transfer these onto your own measurements.

  • @KatMaeda
    @KatMaeda8 ай бұрын

    The plant blocking your paper isn’t helpful. Great instructions though.

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