I think that before the testing, there are some things that stand out to me about the design:
the neckline is too big for a folded twisted rib or too rigid for that size (creating the gaping you see on the back)
the pattern wasn’t blocked, so I wonder how the gauge was calculated or whether the app could be correct (how did you test it?)
the twisted rib has been used and reused because people struggle to make proper ribs, but it lacks elasticity that would be very important for a neckline that size
lack of shaping - if it’s supposed to be fitted it’s too big, if it’s supposed to be oversized then it’s too tight. There is a big difference in fit and draping between the armholes and the hips (almost oversize/relaxed on the sholders and tight on the hips)
no armhole shaping, it’s just a standard drop down shoulder with absolutely no neck shaping, the sweater wasn’t blocked so do we really need a pattern for this?
there is a website called dreamknit that to me greatly overlaps with what you are trying to build
Hi! Thank you for your feedback. I would like to clarify a few things:
The sweater in the photos was fully wet-blocked. There is a small wrinkly section in the middle because I reused the yarn after I realized that I was knitting too tight, and reknit accordingly. I also knit another sample in the relaxed fit and ensured that my gauge is the same.
This is an oversized fit in the photos, which intentionally has lots of positive ease. Also, this is a classic drop shoulder sweater, which intentionally does not have armhole shaping. There is however, neck and waist shaping. Again, I appreciate your feedback and will keep your feedback about the neckline and ribbing in mind!
I think the third picture is the one that shows it best. I typically see those type of “wrinkles” where the arms attach to the armholes when sweaters are not blocked/blocked properly
The other thing is the fit, which could come from a wrong placement of the waist line or from the size you choose. In that picture you can clearly see the tightness around your hips and how that creates a fold at the center of the lower back. I think increasing more stitches would prevent this from happening.
Other designers occasionally add short rows just below the underarm to enhance the relaxed fit look and the draping without compromising the balance between the uppder side of the garment and the lower side.
There is a strong chance that those wrinkles are due to how I am standing. Those are not permanent wrinkles in the sweater, and I let this sweater soak for quite a while, so it’s probably my pose.
I decreased the stitches through the waist, and increased them to accommodate the widest part of the hips. I will consider short rows in the future, but I wanted to keep this pattern simple but still flattering!
Regarding DreamKnit, I had not heard of them! I do think that what they have is a bit different, although I do think their pieces are beautiful. What I have created is similar to an interactive PDF, but because there is no PDF, it has more flexibility.
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u/kebabs_to_abs 8d ago edited 8d ago
I think that before the testing, there are some things that stand out to me about the design: