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Should I always use the same amount of ease?

Making Sense of Ease - Part 3. The short answer here - probably not. If you want one sweater to be oversized and cozy and a different sweater to have a slimmer, tailored fit, the finished measurements of those two garments are going to be very different. But what happens when you’d like a similar fit between two sweaters, but there are other factors that make them different?

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The Differences Between Ease, Fit, and Silhouette

Making Sense of Ease - Part 2. There are correlations between ease and fit - typically, garments with less ease (or negative ease) are more fitted, and garments with more positive ease are more relaxed. Learn about the differences between ease, fit, and silhouette, so you can make the most informed decisions about your handknit sweaters.

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An Introduction to Ease

Making Sense of Ease - Part 1. Ease helps you understand the relationship between your garments and your body. This is the first piece in a series that will encourage and empower you to become your own fit expert through education and exploration. Welcome to The Sweater Study!

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