Changing the size of an article is simply a matter of adding or subtracting the number of stitches per inch to the number of stitches specified in the directions. In a pattern stitch, add or subtract the number of stitches given for one or more repeats (or multiples) of the pattern. Or add or subtract one or more stitches to each repeat of the pattern. Use whichever method is best suited to the item you are working on.
To Change the Size of Men’s or Women’s Garments to Another Size:
Add (or subtract) the number of stitches equal to 1 inch to both the back and front of the garment for each size larger or smaller that the size given in the instructions. For Cardigans or jackets, add or subtract ½ inch to each front.
The width across the back at shoulders varies ½ inch for each women’s size and 1 inch for each men’s size.
Decrease more {or less} stitches in shaping the armholes, if necessary to obtain the desired width at the shoulders. Sleeve width varies ½ inch around the upper arm and ¼ inch at the wrist for each size.
Women’s armholes vary ¼ inch in depth. Men’s armholes sometimes vary from ¼ to ½ inch in depth. Any change in the desired length of the body or sleeves of an article should be made by adding (or subtracting) to the length between the lower edge and underarm of the item (below the waistline on fitted garments for women).
Women’s skirts vary 2 inches around in width for each size. A skirt can be worked in any length but any changes in the space between decrease rounds must be made below the hipline. The required hip measurement must be placed 7 inches below the waistline.
Changing the measurement for infants and children’s garments follows the same
rules as for women’s and men’s garments but according to the measurements.
To Change the Size of Men’s or Women’s Garments to Another Size:
Add (or subtract) the number of stitches equal to 1 inch to both the back and front of the garment for each size larger or smaller that the size given in the instructions. For Cardigans or jackets, add or subtract ½ inch to each front.
The width across the back at shoulders varies ½ inch for each women’s size and 1 inch for each men’s size.
Decrease more {or less} stitches in shaping the armholes, if necessary to obtain the desired width at the shoulders. Sleeve width varies ½ inch around the upper arm and ¼ inch at the wrist for each size.
Women’s armholes vary ¼ inch in depth. Men’s armholes sometimes vary from ¼ to ½ inch in depth. Any change in the desired length of the body or sleeves of an article should be made by adding (or subtracting) to the length between the lower edge and underarm of the item (below the waistline on fitted garments for women).
Women’s skirts vary 2 inches around in width for each size. A skirt can be worked in any length but any changes in the space between decrease rounds must be made below the hipline. The required hip measurement must be placed 7 inches below the waistline.
Changing the measurement for infants and children’s garments follows the same
rules as for women’s and men’s garments but according to the measurements.
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