Create and fine tune a pattern
The Goal
Use the DesignaKnit basic garment types with the standard sizing tables and create a sweater.
Then explore custom sizing and style your sweater. All from within Standard Garment Styling.
You'll be knitting in no time!
Then explore custom sizing and style your sweater. All from within Standard Garment Styling.
You'll be knitting in no time!
New sweater | Start-to-Finish
Try it Yourself
Fine-Tune Fit
Your turn ... Fine-tune a pattern
Custom Sizing
About Ease
Try it Yourself
Fine-Tune Fit
Your turn ... Fine-tune a pattern
Custom Sizing
About Ease
Create and fine tune a pattern
New sweater | Start-to-Finish
Create and fine tune a pattern
Try it Yourself
[DAK_AP — interactive element, needs manual review]
Create and fine tune a pattern
Fine-Tune Fit
Create and fine tune a pattern
Custom Sizing
Create and fine tune a pattern
About Ease
Ease is defined as the difference between the actual body measurement and the finished garment size.
Ease is a personal choice. the best way to establish your preferred ease is to measure a sweater that you like and duplicate those measurements for your finished garment measurements.
Ease is a personal choice. the best way to establish your preferred ease is to measure a sweater that you like and duplicate those measurements for your finished garment measurements.
DesignaKnit Ease Charts
Remember these are SUGGESTED ease measurements from the standard DesignaKnit ease tables. They can be edited for each garment. In addition, you can create, save and re-use custom sizing tables.
Ease Standards
These are recommended minimum ease measurements from the Association of Sewing and Design Professions Reproduced with permission
View the Standards
View the Standards
| Description | Blouse, Dress | Jacket | Coat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neck | .5 - 1" | ||
| High Bust or Chest | 2.5 - 4" | 3" | 4" |
| Bust, Fullest Part | 2.5 - 4" | 3 -4" | 4 -5" |
| Apex to Apex | 0" | ||
| Back Waist Length | .5" | .5" | .5" |
| Back Blade Width | .5 - 1" | 1" | 1 - 1.5" |
| Back Shoulder Point to Shoulder Point | .25 - .5" | 1 - 1.5" | 1 - 2" |
| Center Front Bodice Length (neck to waist) | .5" | ||
| Shoulder to Bust | 0" | .25" | .5" |
| Shoulder to Waist | .25 - .5" | .5" | .75" |
| Shoulder Length | 0" | .25" | .375" |
| Sleeve Length | 0" | ||
| Shoulder to Elbow Length | 0" | ||
| Elbow to Wrist Bone Length | 0" | ||
| Arm Circumference | 2 - 3" | 4" | 4" |
| Wrist Circumference | .5 - .75" | 1" | 1" |
| Waist | .5 - 1" | 3 - 6" | 5 - 12" |
| High Hip | 1.5 - 2" | 3 - 6" | 5 - 12" |
| Hip to Fullest Part | 2 -3" | 4 - 8" | 6 - 12" |
| Description | Pants | Skirt |
|---|---|---|
| Waist | .5 - 1" | .5 - 1" |
| High Hip | 1.5 - 2" | 1.5 - 2" |
| Hip, Fullest Part | 2 -3" | 2 -3" |
| Crotch Depth | .5 -1" | - |
| Crotch Length | 1 - 2" | - |
| Thigh Circumference | 2" | - |
| Calf Circumference | 2" | - |
Create and fine tune a pattern
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