How Do You Draft A Pattern From A Sweater?
There exists in each woman’s closet (and some men’s, I’m sure) the perfect sweater, the holy grail of fit, color and fiber content. But even with the most conscientious care and proper storage choices it will eventually begin to show wear or sustain some irreparable damage. By that time finding a replacement falls somewhere between slim and none. Besides being proactive and buying multiples of future sweaters, there is something that a moderately experienced knitter can do to replicate her favorite sweater and not be without that wonderful wardrobe staple. Lay out the garment to be copied as flat as possible and take copious measurements. Drawing a sketch of the sweater will help you, as each straight line you draw will need a separate measurement. Each diameter or width will also need to be measured. When in doubt, measure it. This includes sections of patterned knitting within larger pieces such as ribbing, cables or decorative panels. Make some lists. These lists are going to includ
