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size, quantity, and sometimes color of knitting needles can be detrimental
to the successful design of cabled V-neck sweater. Generally, it is
recommended to utilize needles that have the same diameter as the thread
employed. If needles are substantially larger in diameter than the
thread, then a person might have trouble creating loops when knitting the sweater. Wool thread comes is different diameters, so it is important
to buy needles with the same diameter for a consistent design.
The quantity of needles is usually a matter of personal preference. It
sometimes depends on a kind of wool. For example, some people prefer to
knit with just two needles. For knitting of the cabled V-neck sweater,
on the other hand, an additional cable needle needs to be used for the
design purposes. When a person is deciding on the number of needles to
employ, it is important to consider the length of these needles. The longer
the needles the more loops one can create on them while knitting the sweater.
Finally, it is a good practice to have knitting needles of the color opposite
to the knitting thread for the sake of effortlessness in creating loops.
For example, if the color of the wool thread is black, a person can use
either white, silver, or yellow knitting needles for contrast.
Sketching a desired cabled V-neck sweater can give a person an idea of
how the final product will look like and what tools will be necessary to
fulfill one’s design, including wool texture, amount, and color,
and the approximate number of knitting needles. The bigger in size the
sweater the greater amount of thread (and needles!) might be needed to
complete the design. In addition, the warmer the sweater, the thicker the
thread and needles will be utilized to create it. A desired color and texture
can be added to the sketch that both reflect the original idea. When, according
to the sketch, both thread and tools are prepared for the beginning of
the project, the next step is to take body measurements.
For women’s sweater, it is necessary to take the following body measurements – bust
circumference, neck opening, shoulder width, arm length, and sweater’s
length. To measure bust circumference, a measuring tape is circled around
the body on the bust level. Neck opening can be determined in a similar
fashion by rapping a measuring tape around the neck. Shoulder width is
measured from the beginning of the neck to the tip of the shoulder bone.
The length of the arms is counted from the shoulder bone to the hand wrists.
Finally, sweater’s length is measured from top of the back to the
desired length, usually waist or hips.
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