Pattern Converting

Posted by on May 16, 2007, 12:18 pm

Hi...I'm trying to knit a sweater for my son, who is a size 12, but
have a pattern that goes upto size 8....is there a tool on the web
that I can use to convert the chart. The yarn for the pattern is
chunky. Please help...I've just spent the last 3 hours searching for
one.

Posted by Karen C - California on May 16, 2007, 3:17 pm

lexieed@rogers.com wrote:
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There's the Elizabeth Zimmerman method of making your own pattern. She
uses percentages, but I'm too lazy to look them up.

Take measurements around the waist, chest, upper arm, and arm/back
length. Calculate the number of stitches per inch that you're getting.
If you get 4 per inch and the chest measurement is 30 inches, then
your chest will have to be 120 stitches for a snug fit, and 130 for a
loose fit.

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Posted by Mavia Beaulieu on May 16, 2007, 3:59 pm

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You might get more responses if you post this request in
rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
Good luck.

Mavia

Posted by Mary on May 16, 2007, 8:56 pm

On May 16, 11:18 am, lexi...@rogers.com wrote:
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I suggest you take one of his sweaters that is a wee bit large, lay it
flat, and measure it. Then use those measurements to find or design a
pattern. Size numbers don't matter, but measurements do! The
measurements you need are the width of the chest just under the
sleeves, the length of the front (or back) from bottom edge to where
the sleeve is attached, and the sleeve from bottom edge to where it
attaches to the body. If your son is a little long in the body, you
can add length to the sweater you knit, and can do the same with
sleeves.

As to the pattern itself -- You can look for a pattern with
measurements that match yours. However, there is a book available
that is great for those who don't design very often, and it covers
sweaters from baby sizes to plus-size men and everything in between.
It also includes all the variations you might want -- round neck, v-
neck, raglan sleeve, set-in sleeve, cardigan, etc. You plug in your
numbers -- measurements and gauge -- and it will tell you exactly what
to do. It is called The Knitting Architect, and is available in
major stores such as Barnes and Noble. Just ask for it. It might be
a little bit expensive, but will be worth it as a permanent reference
book. (And don't lend it -- your chances of getting it back are very
poor!)

Knitting Without Tears is also a good source for design, although it
presumes a knowledge and experience base and is not for beginners.

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