Size is only a number. Fit is the relationship between fabric, body, and movement.
This section focuses on translating measurements into decisions: how ease functions, where proportions matter more than dimensions, and why two garments with the same schematic can wear completely differently.
These articles are about making garments that make sense on real bodies.
Armholes are often treated as simple measurements — inches or rows before the sleeve split. In reality, they are load-transfer zones where a sweater shifts from hanging column to moving joint. This article teaches you how to read fabric behavior around the underarm, recognize early warning signs of stress, and adjust shaping so your armholes hinge smoothly instead of fighting your body.
The Truth About Knitting Your Sweater’s Armholes Read More »
Knitting fatigue is rarely about poor posture or weak hands. It comes from invisible energy leaks between fiber, yarn structure, needle choice, and knitting style. This article explains how crimp, twist, plies, and load distribution quietly shape endurance — and how to make smarter decisions that protect hands and extend knitting sessions.
Why Knitting Hurts More Than it Should Read More »
Yarn labels describe categories, not outcomes. This article explains how fiber behavior, twist, and structure shape knitted fabric — and how to choose yarn based on what a project actually needs to do.
Choosing Yarn is Not About Weight Read More »
The article emphasizes the importance of understanding both stitch gauge and row gauge when knitting. While stitch gauge affects garment width, row gauge governs height and vertical fit. Many knitters focus solely on stitch gauge, leading to fit issues like misplaced armholes or necklines. Properly measuring and accounting for row gauge helps create accurately fitting sweaters.
Stitch Gauge vs. Row Gauge: Why Your Sweater Keeps Lying to You Read More »
