How to choose the best size for you from a knitting pattern.

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[lizholzer]

Two things: #1, I think you’re a great host and that you give super-useful info. You’re my new fave. #2, the way I do the math is to decide what I want the chest circumference to be (e.g., 34” + 7” of ease = 41” total), and then multiply my gauge (e.g., 3.25 stitches per inch) by the circumference. In other words, the desired 41 inches x 3.25 stitches for each inch will give me a total of about 133 stitches for the underarm circumference. Then I go to the pattern to see which size will work, and we’re only three stitches away from the smallest size. I guess if you wanted to, you could decrease those extra three stitches and move on, but as we know from the way you crunched the numbers, those extra three stitches only amount to a bit less than an inch.


It’s the same idea as yours—just multiplying instead of dividing. Cheers!

[wendybradley]

This is the best tutorial I’ve ever seen on finding out what size to make thank you so much.

[muntymeyer]

This is very helpful! Once you explain it, it seems so obvious but I don’t think I would ever have figured it out myself. Thank you for making us all better knitters!

[dottyknits]

Yay! It took me so long to realize I could do my own calculations and it wasn't always "swatch again or nothing"! Thank you for posting this! I'm sure many people will find this helpful ❤

[Annie-Claude]

Ooohhh the questions I had before I realized I had to multiply the the body stitches by 2 in my pattern!🤣

[lieslnew]

Fabulous tutorial. I recently went through the experience of using a yarn that was not the recommended weight. I ended up writing myself a little formula using excel so I can now input all the info from the pattern and the yarn ball and it calculates for me. 😊

[mimikriegbaum]

Holy mother of Mary. This has simplified my knitting life so THANK YOU!!🎉

[ubrylinsky]

this was such a clear explanation ok knitting math and using your specific stitch gauge to achieve the fabric you want!! Well done!!

[almyndgal]

When I do short row shaping I always use a stitch marker where I do the wrap and turn. Super handy!

[sandranokes]

This is some of the best information I've ever heard. Walking us through the stitch gauge is so helpful. Thank you!

[safiyab]

Thank you, Tayler, for putting this video out for knitters! I always go by the number of body stitches in a pattern after separating the sleeves and calculate according to my swatch. This way I get a garment that is to my liking and that I will actually wear. 😊

[faithandknitting]

This was SO helpful!! Very concise and very well explained. Beautiful job. Thank you!!

[alexandrarebelcrafter]

I just discovered you and I am so over the moon that I did. I’ve just started binge watching your videos and I love the video on which size to knit. You have demystified the sizing dilemma. The best part was your “tablet to screen” technology. I also signed up for your newsletter as well as your shop page. 😊

[annkroll]

Thank you so much, this calculations is so easy for my brain!!! Hugs ann

[MsGg]

I just bought the Felix Cardigan pattern and am using hand spun yarn. I am close to gage but not quite and this video was useful for pointing me to the right size!
Thanks so much!

[jasminecruz]

This is SO helpful!! Omg I can't wait to use this *searches for a new pattern to cast on*

[ccpperrett]

Thank you Taylor for the talk. Alaska Grandma

[elizabethbradley]

can't wait to knit the cardigan version!!

[TK-cxve]

This is the most helpful video!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge😊

[theastewart]

Very very helpful. Thanks so much for this.😊