Step One: I log onto my personal shop at myshape.com and figure out what types of sweaters might look good on me. For example, this linen cardigan seems like something I could really wear a lot this summer:
Step Two: Go to trusty Google or Ravelry and search for similar patterns. I used "ruffle cardigan." My search turned up Wendy Bernard's Lion Neck Cardigan from her book, Custom Knits.
Step Three: Check out all the FOs you can, especially ones made by knitters with YOUR body type. I liked Weezalana's version. She blogged about it over at KnittyWhipped.
Step 5: Pick a color, type and weight of yarn before you hit the LYS. Stay focused when you get there. In Weezalana's case she used a worsted weight rather than the chunky yarn called for in the pattern.
Step 6: Cast on and don't be afraid to make adjustments to fit your frame. This is easy if you pick a top-down pattern you can try on as you knit.
What about you? How do you pick your flattering knit patterns? Any great successes to share?
4 comments:
I love that cardi!
Hey! I just checked out myshape.com and plunked down some bucks!
You are the total enabler. (And thanks for the plug on the lion neck sweater. It is really flattering on a lot of people.)
I just found your blog (via inside out style - a comment you left) and love what you said in your about page: "If I'm in a beautiful, tidy, gorgeously lit space I find it easier to think"
You summed it up perfectly!! thank you.
I've been thinking about this process too.Thanks for sharing your method! It all comes down to "know your figure type and dress accordingly." One other step I also take is to go to a retail store and try on garments in similar styles, since I have trouble visualizing in 3D. This is really helpful and sometime appalling!
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