The Sweater You Want
for the Body You Have.
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essays, tutorials, & musings on sweater knitting
Raglan 101
An introduction to top-down raglan construction, how it works, and some of the limitations of the classic approach.
On Gauge and the Mirage of Perfection
Can a four-inch-by-four-inch square of knitted fabric tell us everything we need to know to knit a perfect sweater in one go?
Set-In Sleeves from the Top Down
Try knitting your set-in sleeves from the top down, with short rows shaping the sleeve cap. A tutorial with math, illustrations, directions, and photos.



































































