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This is a phase of knitting that enables you to really use your creativeness. You will combine knitting with fabric and learn to draft your own patterns. You may combine the two if you wish, or do one, and then the other. In this article you will learn:
How to Take Measurements Whether you are planning to knit a sweater from a pattern or draft your own pattern, your measurements are very important. The standard measurements given here are the ones used by most printed patterns. Standard measurements may not necessarily apply to your figure. You may have the bust measurement for one size, but your waist or hips may differ considerably from those in that same size. So that your garment will fit properly, you must take your measurements carefully and plan your work to coincide with them. Bust measurement (women). Measure around the fullest part of bust, holding tape measure up slightly in back. Chest measurement (men). The chest measurement is taken around the fullest part of chest, with chest expanded. Waist. Draw tape around the natural waistline. Hip. Measure around the fullest part of hip—about 7 inches below waistline. Back bodice length. Measure from nape of neck (sometimes called "dowager's hump") to center of exact waistline. Back. Measure across back about 4 inches below neck. Arm girth. Measure arm—about 1 inch below armpit. Underarm length. Measure about 1 inch from pit of arm straight down inside of arm to wrist bone. (This is for long sleeve.) Other desired lengths should be measured accordingly. Standard Body Measurements Women's Sizes
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This is page 1 of 6: Continue To Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Source: This article is re-published by Eastman Publishing. The information contained in this article is from a Cooperative Extension Service, Oregon publication titled Knitting - Creative Use of Leisure Time - 1966.
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