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.
@TheCrimsonStitchery3 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!
@joanneyoung10813 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.
@TheCrimsonStitchery3 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that it's helpful! 🤗
@maryssaleiva3 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
@TheCrimsonStitchery3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lovely feedback, I'm glad to hear it helped!
@caraxkins3 жыл бұрын
love this video and super stoked for this series! 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️running over to play with the gauge spreadsheet
@TheCrimsonStitchery3 жыл бұрын
Yay! Have fun!
@lyndakuit7703 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant tutorial thank you! Now I'll be able to downsize patterns for a grandson!!
@mrs.marken46093 жыл бұрын
Some heroes wear knitted capes!
@TheCrimsonStitchery3 жыл бұрын
how fun!
@yarnandcorgi3 жыл бұрын
Wonderfully comprehensive video thank you!! I'm super excited for the rest of the series 😊
@TheCrimsonStitchery3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@easyknittingcrochet43943 жыл бұрын
Beautiful pattern ♥
@rebekahchambers2465 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!! I love your cardigan , so pretty!
@RachelWest03 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this Anushka!
@ReallyJillRogoff3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Anushka. This is definitely helpful.
@TheCrimsonStitchery3 жыл бұрын
So glad!
@manonc1888 Жыл бұрын
Very clear!' Thank you for sharing
@actual-spinster2 жыл бұрын
this is rly great and clear1! ty!!
@colleensmith42852 жыл бұрын
How does this work when it comes to increasing or decreasing, say arms hole neck thank you
@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! 😂
@irisdown97582 ай бұрын
The basis of your calculations is a small swatch. I found time and again knitting the actual garment gives different results sometimes quite radical ones. Knitting something that is say 20” wide and weighty is very different to a 4” swatch. I just sized up a vintage pattern with an open stitch pattern. I made a swatch for both the pattern and stocking stitch for a width of 20”. Knitted up the width was 22”. Swatches are at best only a guide. Far better to start a sleeve and see how it goes.
@Angelic-Angel Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the helpful video! Your cardigan it’s beautiful would love to knit one, what is the pattern called?
@thalassa2889 Жыл бұрын
How would you measure the gauge for mittens that use two colours?
@Woeschhuesli3 жыл бұрын
Aaargh... don't forget to wash your gauge swatch/tension square!! It can make a BIG difference!!
@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 Жыл бұрын
The plant blocking your paper isn’t helpful. Great instructions though.