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.
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!
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
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.
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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.
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!
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.
So glad to hear that it's helpful! 🤗
Brilliant tutorial thank you! Now I'll be able to downsize patterns for a grandson!!
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
Thanks for the lovely feedback, I'm glad to hear it helped!
love this video and super stoked for this series! 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️running over to play with the gauge spreadsheet
Yay! Have fun!
Thanks, Anushka. This is definitely helpful.
So glad!
Thanks for the video!! I love your cardigan , so pretty!
Thank you for this Anushka!
Wonderfully comprehensive video thank you!! I'm super excited for the rest of the series 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful pattern ♥
Very clear!' Thank you for sharing
Some heroes wear knitted capes!
how fun!
Thanks for the helpful video! Your cardigan it’s beautiful would love to knit one, what is the pattern called?
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.
How does this work when it comes to increasing or decreasing, say arms hole neck thank you
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! 😂
How would you measure the gauge for mittens that use two colours?
this is rly great and clear1! ty!!
Aaargh... don't forget to wash your gauge swatch/tension square!! It can make a BIG difference!!
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.
The plant blocking your paper isn’t helpful. Great instructions though.