In order for your sweater to fit your unique shape you’ll need to take the time to get accurate body measurements.

This step is incredibly important! In the long run the time you spend today will pay off with a properly fitting sweater that you’ll be proud to call your own!

Measuring Your Body

As much as you might want to try this yourself I HIGHLY recommend getting someone to help you. It’s hard to measure yourself accurately, so enlist the help of a close friend. Open a bottle of wine, swear a blood oath of secrecy, and measure each other.

When measuring, be sure to wear the undergarments you plan on wearing underneath your finished sweater. Keep the tape snug (not tight) and don’t cheat. If you are not making the sweater for yourself and the recipient is not readily available for measuring (or if it is a gift, a surprise, etc.) you can use a sweater or shirt that fits them comfortably instead. We also have a standard size guide, but remember, even though this guide will get you close it will not be a custom fit.

NOTE: When measuring your neck, you are measuring where you want your collar to be, NOT around your actual neck. You can also multiply your bust measurement by 0.35 and use that number.

Now grab your pencil, a friend and your measuring tape and start measuring!