Shaping Knitted Fabric: How it Works // Technique Tuesday

This video is part of a series on knitting design and modifications. These videos are intended to help you better understand how knitting works. The more you understand how knitting works, the easier it is for you to take control of your knitting so that you can design or modify knitting patterns to suit your needs. Support me by buying me a coffee on Ko-fi! https://www.ko-fi.com/roxannerichardson My knitting designs: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/roxanne-richardson The dress I'm wearing is the Alder Shirtdress from Grainline Studio Designing/Modifying Handknits playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1AZxTfSCe2d3kpaX6ZBc-amOVDq4RWIr Sweater Styles playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1AZxTfSCe2fcT51YdxUkPcXXTAkwCNG4 Hat Techniques playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1AZxTfSCe2feGta0fXVVSFYQVqmINyEw Sock Toes playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1AZxTfSCe2f7vsPCQUb-pM5xnzuGuYyI How to (re)calculate shaping rates for sleeves and raglans https://youtu.be/vTQ5O_R3bIc If you have questions about this video, or suggestions for future videos, please let me know down in the comments or on social media. 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Shaping: its purpose 2:14 Using gauge to calculate shaping 7:37 Shaping scenarios in a variety of garments Rox Rocks Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/rox-rocks IG: https://www.instagram.com/roxmpls/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoxMpls