I started knitting the sleeves first because I couldn't decide which sweater size to knit. I note that the sweater sizing for the XS and S say "to fit bust" 32 and 34 respectively. I probably need a 33, which doesn't seem too far off, except I'm worried that if I knit the 34 (which I usually do) the sweater will have too much ease, and won't have the body hugging fit that I think this sweater should have. The size S sweater measurement is 36 inches, which would give me 3 inches of ease supposedly, though it may not be so bad in rib. I'm really unsure. Usually I can get a good sense of which size to knit from the rest of the measurements in the schematic, but this one seems rather incomplete, only giving one measurement for each dimension.
A question for those of you who have knit the front and back pieces... how are the measurements sizing up? True to the schematic? Do you have to stretch the piece a lot to get the schematic width? Help!
Posted by Sharlene at April 15, 2004 05:48 PMI have a 36" bust, and I have chosen size S, which seems to be a perfect choice, now when body and sleeves are sewn together. For your 33 " bust I would take the 34" size.
Posted by: Maud at April 15, 2004 11:32 PMI agree with Maud. The knitted fabric is quite stretchy and relaxed so you don't want too much ease.
Posted by: Anne at April 16, 2004 07:23 AMI started with the sleeves too--and after reading the sizing debate am happy that I did. I'm about a 33" too, and skimmed right over the sizing guide, assuming that Small was the best choice for me. I'm very happy this came up!
Posted by: Tracey Cox at April 16, 2004 08:45 AM