The Absolute Importance of Measurement in Knitting

The Absolute Importance of Measurement in Knitting

Work measurementcan not be over-emphasized in creating a project with knitting, even more so when the work is on a garment or anything worn for that matter. Comfort of the wearer is the number one consideration; excessive looseness or tightness is simply unacceptable. Embarrassment for the knitter is much greater than the physical discomfiture of the user. It might rightfully be said that "the fit is the soul of the craft".

For this reason a pattern made to the specified size is always strongly suggested to serve as basis for all subsequent activities with regards to the project. Constantly referring to it during the course of work is the norm to ensure that deviations are immediately addressed and controlled. Having to repeat or start all over again is a very distressing effect when this procedure is too often neglected. A hurt ego is quite hard to overcome and may never be recovered although the work may be finished.

Pointers and tips on measuring:

It is a very good idea to let hang heavy pieces that have a tendency to sag or lengthen when worn, before any work is done. A good 24 hours on a clothes line should suffice in many cases.

Use a flat surface to lay the work on so that a good assessment of the overall scheme can be done without bias and with minimal error.

As the work is laid on a perfectly flat plane, lengths are measured on the true vertical and widths are measured on the true horizontal, for better accuracy.

Halfway through a row of knits is a good time to pause and do the measurement to find out exactly how much must still be done.

A horizontal inch or about 2 centimeters is the maximum tolerable leeway to allow for the ribbings or end stitches.

Use pins or markers to "save the place" and return to it after measurement is done.

Do not stretch the project yet, otherwise an erroneous interpretation may result.

Naturally, the project on hand dictates how and by what manner it is actually handled, which may be substantially different from some of the steps suggested above. The good craft maker would trust his instincts and common sense, and this becomes definitively developed as more projects are created. Only constant application of these basic rules differentiate the newcomer from the skilled practitioner, which surfaces well soon enough even without conscious realization. There is actually no need to hurry, only the need to be accurate.

A very special tip:

Garments worn over the body or the torso sometimes present a daunting task, because the front has to match perfectly the back. Direct sizing by means of a tape measure may be awkward to beginners. A better and proven way is to line the two pieces against each other on a flat surface using pins to see how they compare. For the very diligent, counting the rows would be the best and accurate way. Whichever method is used would surely bring a perfect match, and bring satisfaction for both the knitter and the wearer.

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