how to measure for your pure wool knitted garment to ensure the right fit

How to choose the right size
Measurements and Fit - It's all in the 'ease'....What is wearing ease? Ease is the difference in measurements between your body and the garment, or in other words, the extra space that is "built in" to give the finished garment a particular fit and overall look. This extra space is necessary to allow you to move whilst wearing your garment. For sweaters, cardigans and vests, ease values are usually measured and calculated at the widest point of the chest or the fullest part of the bust. Measure a favourite sweater! Different styles of clothing call for different amounts of ease. Always compare like with like. Sweaters and cardigans that are will be worn over something else obviously need more ease than tops that will be worn over nothing but undergarments. To decide which size to order, compare the measurements in the chart below with the actual measurements of one of your garments.
Simply take these measurements from your favourite garment: (for accuracy, lie your garment on a hard surface such as a table or the floor before measuring) and then compare them to the chart below. a - the chest width of your favourite garment. Measuring from your own garment will ensure the fit you like. Choose your size from this measurement using the chart below. The nearest size up is your size. b - the length of your garment from the centre back neck (below the neckband) c - from the centre back neck to wrist for the sleeve length

Size Chart (unisex) - this chart shows our standard pattern sizes and is a guide only - each garment may vary slightly due to variations in the yarn - measurements are in centimetres.				**** Variations**** Some of our styles vary in length from the standard patterns: ...the ivy border vest, reverse stocking stitch jacket and button up vest are cropped styles and are approximately 3cm shorter than our standard pattern length. ...the fairisle jackets are approximately 4cm longer than standard pattern length in sizes XS,S, M & L.
Size	(a) Chest Measurement centimetres	(b) Length centimetres	(c) Sleeve Length (from centre back neck) centimetres
X Small	48	57	75
Small	51	62	78
Medium	53	66	81
Large	56	68	84
X Large	60	73	87
XX Large	62	76	89
XXX Large	65	79	91
Don't worry if your measurements for (b) and (c) do not match the chart - write them down and make a note in the box provided for special instructions when you order. There is no charge for added sleeve length. There is no charge for extra body length of up to 4cm. Over 4cm in extra body length - please email us for a quote before ordering: contact

last updated: 21 March, 2010