What does set-in sleeves mean knitting?
A set-in sleeve cap is shaped like a bell curve and comprises of an initial bind-off at each side, some decreases and a final bind-off. We will start our calculations by figuring out the upper arm width and initial bind-off. Then, we will skip to the end and work out the final bind-off.
How do you knit seamless sleeves?
Simultaneous set-in sleeves use a visual trick to work. You knit the sweater body from the bottom up, to the base of the armhole. Then you put the body aside and make both sleeves, again stopping at the base of the armhole. Then you join all these pieces in what the pattern calls a yoke.
How do you sew sleeves up without puckering?
Hand-basting I always hand baste taffetas and other stiff fabrics, and it makes handling slippery fabrics (like charmeuse) so much easier. When sewing the sleeve into your garment on your machine, take your time and use your fingers to manipulate the fabric to avoid any tiny puckers. This ensures a smooth set sleeve.
What are the two main types of sleeves?
The two main categories of sleeves are Set-in sleeves and one-piece sleeves. Then there are Raglan sleeves that join the bodice with a slightly curved seam. The set-in sleeve refers to those sleeves which are joined onto the curved armscye. They join the side seams of the bodice at the underarm.
What’s the best way to knit a sleeve?
Knitting top-down, set-in sleeves is a technique I learned years ago, and from that first time, it became my go-to sleeve construction. This is the best way to get a perfectly fitted sleeve around your shoulder and arm with no bulky seams. It occurred to me that many experienced knitters aren’t familiar with this simple and fool-proof construction.
Why do you need a set in sleeve?
A set-in sleeve allows a garment to fit the body closely with minimal extra fabric to interfere with fit or manifest itself in unsightly folds. The dimensions of the sleeve cap are determined by those of the armhole; here, I will demonstrate how a properly fitted cap is drafted for a handknitted garment using the armhole measurements.
How are hand knit sweaters supposed to be written?
Hand-knit sweaters are typically written with symmetrical armhole and sleeve cap shaping, where the front and back of the garment are the same. So the shoulder seam itself should get pinned to the exact center of the top of the sleeve cap, like this:
Where do you put the stitches on a sleeve?
They’re just to let you know where the top and bottom of the sleeve are, not actually marking a stitch count or anything. You’ll need these as a visual cue. Starting at the center bottom of the armhole (directly above where you marked), pick up the number of stitches you determined you need around your entire armhole.