What is wearing ease? Recently, I came across a question about cardigan measurements submitted on Yahoo Answers more than 5 years ago but what struck me was the diversity of answers to this sizing related query.
Posts contain affiliate links so readers can locate the resources mentioned in the article. Thank you. Toddler Sweater Measurements – A child’s size 3T toddler sweater is quickly outgrown but that does not stop avid knitters from creating Mini Me sweaters in toddler sizes. In this post, we discuss the Toddler 3 size specifically but […]
Sweater Measurements For Children – In this post, we’re including sizing and measurement details for a range of other sizes from toddlers to the Child’s size 14. Gathering toddler sizing information and measurements started with a request several years ago to share our sweater measurements for a child’s 3T then an inquiry about a Child’s 4T. Here are […]
Sock Hop Cardigan Sweater! It’s what you need if you’re ready to rock around the clock. For Halloween 2016 why not dress like a 1950’s glamour girl or maybe the cutest girl at the sock hop? The sweater has been a favorite of mine since it was made popular in the 1950s. Take a gray circle skirt with […]
Crew Neck Sweater Pattern – In this post, we’ll review a basic crew neck set-in sleeve knitting pattern for a child’s size 4 sweater. In our recent Sweater Measurements For Children post, we review and list measurements for the entire range of toddler and children’s sizes. “What are the measurements for a Size 4 sweater?” […]
Toddler Cardigan Knitting Patterns – Does a four year old actually wear a size 4 cardigan? Not likely… Toddler sweaters and cardigans are quick and just plain fun to knit but these days, kids grow like good weeds! Height and weight will also affect the size your child wears. Don’t forget that the “4” actually […]
How to measure a sweater – Do you have a favorite sweater? You know, one that fits exactly the way you want it to? All clothes manufactured from woven fabrics, from designer to off the rack at Target, are drafted according to standard body measurements plus wearing ease (added inches so we can get into those […]
Junior Size Measurements – Here is an quick guide to those “in-between” sizes we call Junior sizes. Need help? We’ll be happy to answer any sizing questions. Just drop us a line using the contact form in the sidebar. Clover Fiberglass Tape Following is one of our “frequently asked questions” when it comes to […]
Difference between Junior and Misses sizes: Is there a difference between girls junior size clothes and regular Misses sizes? We’ve put together information related to junior size clothes and sweaters to fit girls, juniors, and women along with the corresponding measurements. We also compare the fit to Children sizes and those in the “Misses” range of sizes. A “Junior” […]
RENT Musical Costumes – Since 2005, we’ve custom knit the sweater and scarf worn by Mark Cohen in the movie version of the Broadway rock musical. Our sweater and scarf was worn by “Marc Cohen” in the 2013 Buenos Aires CETEM production of RENT® the musical. All photos in the playbill poster above are the copyrighted […]