Quick answer: Choose your size based on the finished bust/chest measurement — NOT your body measurement. Measure your favourite fitting garment and match that to the finished measurements column.
Body measurement vs finished measurement
- Body measurement: your actual chest/bust circumference
- Finished measurement: how large the knitted garment will be
- Ease: the difference — positive ease = roomier, negative ease = fitted
How to pick your size
- Measure your chest/bust at the fullest point.
- Decide how you want the garment to fit: fitted, classic, or oversized.
- For a classic fit: add 2-4 inches (5-10cm) positive ease to your body measurement.
- Find the finished measurement in the chart that matches your target. That's your size.
- Also check sleeve length, body length, and armhole depth — these may need adjustment.
Common mistakes
- Choosing the size matching your body measurement without accounting for ease — the garment will be too tight
- Ignoring the finished measurements column — this is the most important number
- Only checking bust — sleeve length and shoulder width matter too