How to Achieve a Custom Fit Sweater That Fits Your Entire Body
Many knitters and crocheters have faced the frustration of making a sweater that fits perfectly in one area, only to find it’s too loose or tight in another. Whether it’s the bust fitting but the waist being too loose, or the hips fitting but the shoulders being too tight, it’s a common problem. In this post, I’ll teach you how to modify your sweater pattern to fit your entire body, from top to bottom.
Why Sweaters Often Fit Unevenly
Standard sizing charts don’t account for everyone’s unique body proportions. You might have a smaller bust and larger hips, or broader shoulders and a narrow waist. To achieve a custom fit, you’ll need to adjust different areas of your sweater individually.
Steps for Full Body Adjustments
Take accurate measurements of all areas: Measure your bust, waist, hips, and shoulders separately. Compare these to the pattern’s schematic and adjust stitch counts accordingly.
Customize shaping for each area: You can increase or decrease stitches as needed in the bust, waist, or hips while maintaining the pattern’s design elements. If needed, use shaping techniques like darts or waist decreases to cinch in loose areas.
Blend between sizes: If your measurements fall between sizes, you can blend from one size to another for a seamless fit.
Naomi’s Full Body Adjustments
Naomi had always struggled with sweaters fitting her bust but being too tight in the waist and hips. After learning how to make full body adjustments in Cardigans For Every Body, she was able to modify the stitch count for each area and blend sizes seamlessly, resulting in a sweater that fit her perfectly in every section.
Testimonial:
"I used to feel like I had to choose between having a sweater that fit my bust or my hips, but with Tian’s tips, I learned how to make adjustments for my entire body. Now, every sweater I make fits just right." – Naomi B.
Full Body Fit Solutions in the Book
In Cardigans For Every Body, I provide a comprehensive guide to making adjustments for all parts of your body. You’ll learn how to modify the pattern for each area—bust, waist, hips, shoulders, and sleeves—so that your sweater fits perfectly from top to bottom.
If you’ve ever struggled with sweaters fitting unevenly, Cardigans For Every Body will show you how to achieve a custom fit that works for your unique shape. Get the book today and sign up for the Cardigans For Every Body Masterclass to learn more about making full-body adjustments with confidence.
