Simply Knitting

Measure up!

Get a friend to help measure you, to ensure your garments fit you neatly and perfectly.

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1 BUST

Wrap the tape measure around the fullest part of your chest. If need be wear a bra, and make sure you don’t draw the tape too tightly.

2 NECK TO CUFF

Hold out one arm, then measure from the back of the base of your neck, down along your arm, all the way to the bump at the side of your wrist.

3 BACK WAIST/HIP LENGTH

Measure from the base of the neck to your waist, ending at the point where your waist is thinnest or across the fullest part of your hips.

4 SHOULDER TO SHOULDER (CROSS BACK)

Bring the tape measure across from one shoulder to the other.

5 SLEEVE LENGTH

Bend your arm slightly, then measure from your armpit to your wrist. These are the basics you’ll need. Add in armhole, waist, hip, shoulder to neck measuremen­ts where you need them.

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