Size guide

The sizes in my patterns are the garment's measurements, not the body's. Here you find out which size to knit.

• Find your size
• The standard measurements
• Around or flat?
• Between two sizes

The standard measurements

Many of my sweaters are built on the same measurements. Chest circumference is the garment's measurement around the chest.

The length varies from design to design. It is in the measurement table in each pattern.

Ponchos, hats, scarves and dresses have their own measurements. Read them in the pattern.

Around or flat?

Some patterns give the width measured flat, from side to side. Others give the measurement around the whole garment.

• The number is under 70 cm: it is measured flat. Multiply it by 2 and you have the measurement around.
• The number is over 70 cm: it is the measurement around.

If it says 46 cm, the sweater will be 92 cm around the chest.

Work it out yourself

1. Measure around your chest, over the widest part.
2. Add ease depending on how you want the sweater to fit:
   • Close-fitting: 0–5 cm
   • A little roomy: 8–12 cm
   • Wide: 15–25 cm
3. Choose the size closest to the number you got.

Example: a 90 cm chest and a little roomy gives about 100 cm. That is M.

Between two sizes

Choose the larger one if you want the sweater wide. Choose the smaller one if you want it closer.

Length and sleeves

The length is easy to change. See Choosing a size and measuring.

Gauge decides

The measurements are only right when your gauge matches the pattern. Knit a gauge swatch before you start.