*Suzanne - Off the Cuff #4 - The Yoke

Time stamps for 3-13-19 live stream
2:33—other things that Suzanne knits
6:25—Suzanne discusses the yoke and ways of changing stitch gauge with different stitch patterns
13:01—Suzanne explains the math to start her yoke sweater and the number of increase rounds
21:05—how to fit your design into your yoke by using the circle, wedge, or combination method
25:05—how far down should your design go?
27:01—short row shaping after the cast on & figuring out the increase ratio
35:10—where to start your yoke stitch pattern
38:36—for a first time making a yoke; is it better to use an established pattern or create your own?
42:51—is it possible to increase in the first few rows?
43:50—[make a video of the ladder-back Jacquard technique]
44:01—how Suzanne uses her bullet journal
45:20—any advantages to more or less increase rounds depending on a persons size?
45:35—adjusting the increase rounds
47:27—the underarm area on and over-sized sweater & ideas on making an over-sized sweater
51:42—the provisional cast on that Suzanne used
52:27—why use the provisional cast on?
54:20—does the 8% rule work for everyone?
55:26—the most invisible types of increases
57:06—making cables in pattern within the short rows
57:53—the math of the cast on compared to the finished count to get the increase numbers
59:25—cables going past the yoke under the bust line
1:00:08—stitch count for small upper arms
1:01:55—cables in the yoke to create rays
1:02:20—[make a video of the eyelet/garter with beads stitch pattern]
1:03:32—making an oversized body area but more fitted yoke
1:04:16—yarn overs as increases or as a design feature
1:05:18—a way to fix a stretched out neck
1:06:57—how to measure yourself with no one to help you
1:08:45—making a brioche yoke pattern
1:08:58—making a double neck
1:10:07—making a slightly scooped neck
1:10:48—a substitute for bobbles
1:11:20—making wedges and where to place and finish the increases
1:12:08—starting with a “finished” neck instead of using the provisional cast on
1:13:07—will Suzanne make a video for picking up the provisional cast on to finish the sweater?
1:14:25—Suzanne shows us on her swatch pattern where she will be working her increases for her yoke

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[michelleforbes]

As ever wonderful. I am still at the stage where I find alot of the math references mind boggling, but will persevere. Unfortunately when caculations are mentioned my mind goes blank! For many of us who have slavishly followed knitting pattern for years, making a sweater from the swatch up can feels like being cast adrift at sea without the trusty compass. Fortunately we have you to guide us . Thank you so much for providing the opportunity for so many of us to access your expertise and travel this exciting, sometimes scary, journey together. Michelle UK

[claudiosouza]

I could't watch live, but now, after watching, lot's of doubts are cleared! Thank you!

[vindeljay]

Oh wow, thank you so much, I've learnt a lot. I'm doing my first yoke sweater with colour work, but from the bottom up as per the pattern, but what you have explained has already answered a lot of questions I've had in how to solve some problems, especially with fit and obtaining a smooth fabric throughout.

[Colorado]

Thanks so much, wish I found your channel before I struggled thru all this on my own, lol. You're a great teacher, and I find everthing understandable.

[kellymycat]

thank your for the video. I don't like to swatch, but I decided to swatch my yoke for a teddy bear size. I am so glad I did. You are correct. Swatching is necessary, I can see the difference in guage from plain to stranded knitting. I saw that I was putting in one motif upside down. It is much easier to rip out and correct a tiny yoke than a full size. I learn so much from these videos. You answered all my questions before I even asked. I love your channels.

[CaitlinJoRamsey]

Wow thank you for demonstrating what happens when you raise your arms. I am following your custom ITAG yoke tutorial, but looked at Zweig for inspiration. Since I noticed the Zweig has increases after the shoulder points, and also has a deep yoke (at least for my arm depth measurement), I have been wondering whether you followed the Zweig pattern to the letter or made modifications. I may use the color motifs and short row back neck shaping from Zweig, but come up with a different scheme of making increases based on your tutorial. I'm so glad I caught this. P.S. I like the color work you incorporated into the sleeve cuffs. Is it a 2 by 2 rib or just the same striped motif used at the bottom of the yoke? Thanks for your great videos.

[AngelaDChildress]

Hi Suzanne - I am rewatching this series. I don't remember if this topic or question was covered in a later video. In Sewing we add a gusset to the underarm when the sleeve is more fitted and the arm circumference is smaller. Do you think a gusset will help with the underarm too?

[celestegarcia]

Thanks so much Suzanne! I wasn't able to watch when you were live streaming today as I couldn't get free from work, but, enjoyed it all the same when I could get home. Took lots of notes and will most likely watch today's Off the Cuff again. There was lots of great information! I am just starting to consider what I will do for the yoke sweater that I'll knit so am not too sure about much except that it will include color work and a steek (which I've never done) to make it a cardigan. Could you go over putting in the steek stitches after doing the provisional cast on? I am a little uncertain about how you said to do this. Or, maybe if you know of a tutorial video that might be helpful with this? Thank you. Also, it was great to hear all the questions and about what others are considering for their yoke sweaters. Many thanks!

[bsfbar]

Aha! Susanne I like the neckline of your sweater but higher up frontman will you help please? hat is the kind of neckline I 'm looking for but closer in to the neck. hanks

[jeanetteyouhanna]

Good morning, i am doing a top down for a toddler, it is from Premier's stripy yoke top, but i got stuck on tier 2 - inc row 2(WS) , i have 96 stitches on my needle but i can't get it to 114 stitches.PLEASE HELP

[Nina-]

I like the idea with k2tog, yarnover, k2tog, yarnover. But it does not make increases 😉

[valeriehandmadewithheart]

Thank you for the valuable information as always. I think I am starting to understand. I believe I am larger than some of Anne Buds calculations. (I have swatched, but I have been too sick to do measurements.) That leaves me in the predicament of not being able to use her numbers for sweaters for myself. So I need to do my first yoke sweater from scratch. I am feeling less overwhelmed with all of your guidance. I just need to get my body working enough to get back on track with everyone else. That way if I have questions they are relevant to what everyone else is working on. I have some lovely socks to post on Ravelry from the starry starry night KAL. Hopefully I will be better and able to rejoin the live streams soon. I miss talking to everyone. Thank you again💖

[anubahl]

Thank you so much Suzanne. I have one question for you.

Can we use provisional cast on for short rows for neck shaping in yoke sweater ?