Positive Ease = what my sweaters had before COVID. Negative Ease = What my sweaters have now.
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
LOL
@janbailey5850
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂 so true
@corinnenygren428
14 күн бұрын
This is the best explanation I’ve ever heard on ease. Thank you Barbara! God bless.
@WatchBarbaraKnit
13 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you found the video helpful and thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind comment.
@Icy.847
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Barbara. Not until I watched this video did I finally understand Ease. You made it “Ease-y.”
@gjmiller138
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so very very much for explaining this positive ease in determining pattern sizes
@WatchBarbaraKnit
4 ай бұрын
It's one of those things that is tough to understand! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
@bonniethompson3211
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for confirming my thoughts about ease! I still overthink most patterns, mostly because I rarely use the same yarn as the pattern calls for, lol. Did someone say swatch!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🧶🧶🧶
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
ALL THE SWATCHING
@thomas351
2 жыл бұрын
Barbara enjoy all of your postings and occasionally will comment ...to-day is such a day ...but the comment is personal hope that is OK ...as a long retired award winning hairstylist who tries to stay current I want to say your hair rocks pinned up ...love it and often thought that it would be very becoming ...and it is ... ;-)
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
The hilarious thing is that I wear it up a lot of the time and try to put effort into making my hair look "nice" for videos and for some reason wearing it up seems lazy. It is just a high ponytail LOL. Thank you for your kind words.
@MooseCall
2 жыл бұрын
I was POSITIVEly sure I'd never understand this, but now it all makes sense!
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
LOLOL ... glad I could help.
@sighcantthinkofaname
2 жыл бұрын
It took me a while to get a hang of ease. I kept sizing up because I was nervous about it being too small! But knit fabric stretches really well, I've learned that for myself if I'm between sizes going down is better than going up.
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
It's great to know what works for you!
@janbailey5850
Жыл бұрын
I love you!! I have a pattern that was so confusing but you said for positive ease your pattern with either say : For your bust size or it will say finished measurements. Lightbulb 💡💡💡💡💡You are brilliant and I actually fully understand you. So I hit subscribe. Thank You ❤
@WatchBarbaraKnit
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help and welcome to the channel!
@charlenefort2253
Жыл бұрын
Thank you sincerely for this explanation
@WatchBarbaraKnit
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I was helpful!
@nellytt9595
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your time to make this video. I finally got it! This is indeed a recurring question and concern. Great explanations, clear and fun!!!! Be well.
@WatchBarbaraKnit
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it helped you. It is totally confusing.
@rhondacarter6271
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Just the information I was looking for! Subscribed!
@WatchBarbaraKnit
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I could be helpful. Thank you!
@newday4936
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this information, it's very helpful
@WatchBarbaraKnit
4 ай бұрын
Yay!
@emmacharles8028
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I am about to start knitting my first sweater and had no idea what it meant when positive ease was mentioned in the pattern. Fingers crossed it goes well! Your explanations were so helpful!
@WatchBarbaraKnit
Жыл бұрын
Yay! I am glad I can help. And you will rock your sweater!
@fairymomma3506
2 жыл бұрын
I gotta get out my Knitting notebook for this! Your topics are always so helpful!
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you!
@marygriffinkellogg3998
2 жыл бұрын
So helpful and timely for me as I have just started a new pattern and was confused by this! Keep it up, Barbara!😊
@rachelar6
11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the help 🎉
@margiejones9938
8 ай бұрын
Great explanation!! Thank you!!
@WatchBarbaraKnit
8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@emilyackertrutten3722
2 ай бұрын
Thanks - very timely for me to see this video this evening, as I am trying to decide whether to make a Large or XL size cardigan. Didn't realize there was a difference in how ease is presented in the pattern. Mine gives a finished measurement, so that means I have to figure out whether the pattern tells me to add in an amount of ease (I don't think it does, though).
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 ай бұрын
Sometimes there's a note that says "intended to be worn with X amount of ease", but otherwise it's up to you and how you want the piece to fit.
@ThePixiixiq
2 жыл бұрын
Great topic! You are great at tackling what is on the minds of knitters. I have had to explain this to others so many times. I basically say what you said and add a bit about the nature of knit fabrics (the elasticity). Relating it in terms of garments people usually know from their wardrobe like a classic button up shirt and a t-shirt seems to help make it easier to 'pull out' when you are trying to figure it out! I don't know if it's different from most of your viewers but I'd love to hear your talk about how you work with ease in your own pattern designing. Sizing and ease has quite a lot more subjectivity to it than it appears and I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions on it! Your designer view point as it were.
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
So here's the thing. While I understand and can explain ease ... it's not really something I use extensively in my design. At least not enough for it to make an interesting video. Since I design accessories the ease thing isn't as significant of a player.
@debrastiens6216
2 жыл бұрын
Great explanation, Barbara! I had NO clue what ease was before now. Thanks!
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@janedaniel7288
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Barbara, that was like the proverbial light bulb has just gone off. Take care and keep safe. xxJane
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
Woo Hoo! Winning!
@northofeight349
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is most helpful - now all the sweaters I knit will fit correctly!
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@beautifulbabygirl85
10 ай бұрын
You made this so easy to understand! Thank you Barbara!
@WatchBarbaraKnit
8 ай бұрын
Yay! Thanks for watching.
@laurenmiller3886
2 жыл бұрын
Love this video! Thank you so much Barbara. I truly enjoy how you explain things and I always learn something new and helpful 🤗
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, it makes me happy to be helpful.
@claudetteramsey8275
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation! This is one knitting subject that I could not grasp. Thank you!
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@sallymalnar4625
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, you have answered my questions I have had for years!!
@WatchBarbaraKnit
Жыл бұрын
Yay! Mission accomplished.
@monatokarcik5274
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I have 2 sweaters I want to make and trying to figure what size to knit was driving me crazy. You made figuring out positive ease, and the size I need to knit so easy. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I would have given 2 thumbs up if I could have.
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad it was just in time for you!
@barakulikeahurricane
2 жыл бұрын
Clamp it on da pumpkin 😂 Thank you for speaking my language!
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
LOL! Awesome!
@darlenefarmer5921
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure.
@TheWhitmore6
2 жыл бұрын
Very good explanation. I’ve been figuring this out on my own recently. You really firmed things up for me. Thanks.
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
Great!
@jenniferelliott2085
Жыл бұрын
Thank you - I think I get it - if I have 110cm bust and they say finished garment size then I need to go up to next size if I want it looser.
@WatchBarbaraKnit
Жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@satsumamoon
Жыл бұрын
Not necessarily . You might not want those extra stitches on the neckline and shoulders and you might not want deeper armholes. Best thing is to use correct sized pattern and just add extra stitches where you want them .
@myphotoworldjeankd4001
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, good explanation of ease. That was clear and easy to follow. LOL
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That's great to hear.
@ZackRekeSkjell
2 жыл бұрын
I find that a lot of popular patterns have a lot of intended positive ease. I was looking at a pattern and it had 14 inches positive ease! The smallest size was way bigger than I usually would wear and therefore I ended up not knitting it. Kinda sucks but there are also so many patterns out there to choose for I can always find something I love.
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
Luckily trends come and go, but there are timeless designs out there and patterns don't go bad!
@ZackRekeSkjell
2 жыл бұрын
@@WatchBarbaraKnit Luckily there are! I always try to pick out pieces to knit and designers to follow that make patterns that work for me and not trends, and that I would want to wear for years to come. As I am spending so much time making it I would also like to feel like the pieces are worth it ✨
@sherylb9670
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you.
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@eleanorscott9049
2 жыл бұрын
Great explanations!
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286
2 жыл бұрын
Question. Why is an H 8mm and a M 8mm also? In crocheting.. And I LOVE THAT BLOUSE!! Beautiful on you.. 🤗 have a AMAZING GOD BLESSED DAY!!🙏❣🤟
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
I'm afraid I don't really do crochet so I cannot answer that question. Thank you for your kind words!
@penwald8782
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. In your example of “4 to 12 inches positive ease”, are the shoulders that much bigger as well? I’m wondering if the entire garment becomes sloppy big, rather than just the torso fit.
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
It really depends on the design of the pattern. Sometimes it's overall and sometimes it's mostly torso.
@momcat14
2 жыл бұрын
Would it help to measure one of my ready to wear sweaters and compare for reference? Such a confusing topic so thanks for helping to clarify
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
If you have a sweater that you really like the fit it might be a good guideline!
@catlady743
2 жыл бұрын
20 inches of positive ease? That's Boyfriend Sweater levels of positive ease! This video helped, thanks!
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
Crazy, right?
@cheryllwaldrop9732
Жыл бұрын
Do you know a good place to look for images of different amounts of ease on different body types?
@WatchBarbaraKnit
Жыл бұрын
I'm afraid not. In the last few years many designers have put more effort into showing their work on different body sizes. And if you are on Ravelry, looking at the projects made by other knitters you can often see how the piece fits different body sizes.
@BeautifulOaks
2 жыл бұрын
Well, I’m wondering what is a good negative ease for hat made for a 23.5 inch circumference head, using merino size 4 wool? The hat I am knitting is stretching to 20 inches while on dpn needles, though I was aiming for my calculation of 21 inches. I’m just hoping when it’s done, the hat will stretch nicely to 21 inches along the brim. I’ll have you know I finally took your and every respectable knitter’s advice to swatch the basic k1, p1 brim and the stockinette parts of the hat. So, at least I’m closer to my intended hat size.
@WatchBarbaraKnit
2 жыл бұрын
It's hard to tell when you're on the needles. Sometimes you just have to trust your math. I must say tho, I have knit my fair share of hat sized swatches.
@BeautifulOaks
2 жыл бұрын
@@WatchBarbaraKnit thank you for responding because that’s how it’s going to be knit . The whole point in making a swatch was to have less doubt about the finished size. It’s looking good.
@rachelar6
11 ай бұрын
How does one even know what ease they need 😅.... Lol
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