Bust Darts for Better Fit
Does your sweater fit across the shoulders but pull or ride up in the front? Short-row Added length to the front of sweaters for better fit.Bust Darts
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What You’ll Learn
- Why bust darts can improve sweater fit
- How short rows create extra room in the bust area
- How to determine dart placement and depth
- When to consider adding bust darts to your sweater
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From the Learning Library: Adding Bust Darts
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Try It
Take a look at a sweater you've knitted. Does the front ride up or pull across the bust?
Consider whether short-row bust darts could improve the fit.
Then explore the Knit It Now Pattern Builders to see how easy it is to add optional bust shaping to your next sweater.
Sue’s Tip
Don't automatically choose a larger sweater size to accommodate your bust. You may end up with shoulders that are too wide and a sweater that's too big everywhere else.
Short-row bust darts add room where you need it while keeping the rest of the sweater in proportion.
