{"id":6546,"date":"2023-01-13T17:51:06","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T16:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/?page_id=6546"},"modified":"2026-09-03T17:39:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T15:39:21","slug":"size-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/size-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Size Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"gb-element-c5b152df\">\n<h1 class=\"gb-text gb-text-b689b5ce\">SIZE GUIDE<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right size is one of the most important decisions you&#8217;ll face before starting to crochet any garment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you&#8217;ll find a sizing guide where you&#8217;ll learn how to take your measurements, what information to look for in the pattern, what ease is, and how to work and adjust your gauge swatch. <br>You&#8217;ll also find <strong>standard measurement charts <\/strong>that I use as a reference when designing my patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to know everything to consider for a perfect fit, keep reading\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#paso-1-como-tomar-tus-medidas\">Step 1. How to take your measurements<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#aprende-como-tomar-las-medidas\">How to take your measurements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#paso-2-tablas-de-medidas-estandar\">Step 2. Standard measurement charts<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#paso-2-tablas-de-medidas-estandar-1-1\">Step 3. Read the pattern information<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#existen-5-tipos-de-holgura\">There are 5 types of ease:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#paso-4-no-olvides-tejer-tu-muestra\">Step 4. Always work your gauge swatch<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#paso-5-elige-tu-patron\">Step 5. Choose your pattern<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"paso-1-como-tomar-tus-medidas\">Step 1. How to take your measurements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, you need to <strong>know your measurements<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re not sure how to take them, don&#8217;t worry \u2014 here&#8217;s the right way to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideally, have someone help you take your measurements. If that&#8217;s not possible, you can measure yourself, or alternatively measure a garment you already own \u2014 though this last option is less reliable, as it depends on how that garment fits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The charts below include 10 measurements<\/strong>, but some are more important than others. These are the ones to take first, as a minimum:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1. Bust \/ Chest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3. Back Waist Length<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7. Armhole Depth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8. Waist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9. Hip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you know your measurements, compare them against the&nbsp;<strong>Standard Measurement<\/strong>&nbsp;charts below to find the size that suits you best.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aprende-como-tomar-las-medidas\">How to take your measurements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-a6d41130\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1. Bust \/ Chest.<\/strong>&nbsp;Measure around the fullest part of your bust\/chest without pulling the tape too tight.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Center Back Neck\u2013to\u2013Wrist<\/strong>.&nbsp;With your arm extended, measure along the back from the base of the neck, across the shoulder and down the arm to the wrist.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Back Waist Length<\/strong>. Measure from the most prominent bone at the base of the neck to the waist.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4. Cross Back.&nbsp;<\/strong>Measure from shoulder to shoulder.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Sleeve Length.&nbsp;<\/strong>With your arm slightly bent, measure from the armpit to the wrist.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Upper Arm Circumference.<\/strong>&nbsp;Measure around the widest part of the upper arm, above the elbow.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7. Armhole Depth.<\/strong>&nbsp;Measure from the outer edge of the shoulder down to the armpit.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>8. Waist.<\/strong>&nbsp;Measure around the smallest part of your natural waist, generally just above the navel.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9. Hip.<\/strong>&nbsp;Measure around the fullest part of the lower hip.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10. Wrist Circumference<\/strong>. Measure around the widest part of the wrist.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"gb-media-244b788d\" alt=\"\" title=\"Esquema-tallas-2\" src=\"https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Esquema-tallas-2.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Esquema-tallas-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Esquema-tallas-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Esquema-tallas-2-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Esquema-tallas-2-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Esquema-tallas-2-64x64.png 64w, https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Esquema-tallas-2-512x512.png 512w, https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Esquema-tallas-2-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Esquema-tallas-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Esquema-tallas-2-1024x1024.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"paso-2-tablas-de-medidas-estandar\">Step 2. Standard measurement charts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare your measurements with the charts below to find the size that fits you best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All crochet garment patterns are designed using standard body measurements as a reference. For my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">patterns<\/a>, I follow the guidelines established by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftyarncouncil.com\/standards\/body-sizing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Craft Yarn Council<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Click on each tab<\/strong> to view the size charts for women, men, children, or babies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs gb-tabs-65058b23\" data-opened-tab=\"1\" data-transition=\"fade\">\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__menu gb-tabs__menu-16a23f33\" role=\"tablist\">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-tabs__menu-item gb-tabs__menu-item-bde42854 gb-block-is-current\" role=\"tab\" id=\"gb-tab-menu-item-bde42854\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\">WOMEN&#8217;S MEASUREMENTS<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-tabs__menu-item gb-tabs__menu-item-8a7e30c3\" role=\"tab\" id=\"gb-tab-menu-item-8a7e30c3\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\">MEN&#8217;S MEASUREMENTS<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-tabs__menu-item gb-tabs__menu-item-48cc0591\" role=\"tab\" id=\"gb-tab-menu-item-48cc0591\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\">CHILDREN&#8217;S MEASUREMENTS<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-tabs__menu-item gb-tabs__menu-item-3e368a32\" role=\"tab\" id=\"gb-tab-menu-item-3e368a32\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\">BABY MEASUREMENTS<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__items\">\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__item gb-tabs__item-open\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"gb-tab-item-7267a546\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tabla-de-medidas-standard-hombre\">Women&#8217;s standard measurement chart<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>SIZE (cm)<\/th><th>XS<\/th><th>S<\/th><th>M<\/th><th>L<\/th><th>XL<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1. <\/strong>Bust \/ Chest<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>85<\/td><td>95<\/td><td>105<\/td><td>115<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2.<\/strong> Center Back Neck\u2013to\u2013Wrist<\/td><td>67<\/td><td>69<\/td><td>72<\/td><td>74<\/td><td>74<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3.<\/strong> Back Waist Length<\/td><td>42<\/td><td>43<\/td><td>44<\/td><td>44<\/td><td>45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4.<\/strong> Cross Back<\/td><td>36<\/td><td>38<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>42<\/td><td>44<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5.<\/strong> Sleeve Length<\/td><td>42<\/td><td>43<\/td><td>43<\/td><td>44<\/td><td>44<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6.<\/strong> Upper Arm Circumference<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7. <\/strong>Armhole Depth<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8. Waist<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>85<\/td><td>95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9. Hip<\/td><td>85<\/td><td>90<\/td><td>98<\/td><td>110<\/td><td>120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10. Wrist Circumference<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>19<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>SIZE (cm)<\/th><th>2XL<\/th><th>3XL<\/th><th>4XL<\/th><th>5XL<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1. <\/strong>Bust \/ Chest<\/td><td>125<\/td><td>135<\/td><td>145<\/td><td>155<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2.<\/strong> Center Back Neck\u2013to\u2013Wrist<\/td><td>77<\/td><td>78<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>81<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3.<\/strong> Back Waist Length<\/td><td>46<\/td><td>46<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>47<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4.<\/strong> Cross Back<\/td><td>46<\/td><td>46<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>47<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5.<\/strong> Sleeve Length<\/td><td>46<\/td><td>46<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>47<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6.<\/strong> Upper Arm Circumference<\/td><td>39<\/td><td>43<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7. <\/strong>Armhole Depth<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>26<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8. Waist<\/td><td>105<\/td><td>115<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>125<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9. Hip<\/td><td>133<\/td><td>138<\/td><td>143<\/td><td>156<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10. Wrist Circumference<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>21<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__item\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"gb-tab-item-442d84db\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tabla-de-medidas-standard-hombre-1\">Men&#8217;s standard measurement chart<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>SIZE (cm)<\/th><th>S<\/th><th>M<\/th><th>L<\/th><th>XL<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1. <\/strong>Bust \/ Chest<\/td><td>90<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>110<\/td><td>120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2.<\/strong> Center Back Neck\u2013to\u2013Wrist<\/td><td>82<\/td><td>84<\/td><td>86<\/td><td>90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3.<\/strong> Back Waist Length<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>64<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>72<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4.<\/strong> Cross Back<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>42<\/td><td>44<\/td><td>46<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5.<\/strong> Sleeve Length<\/td><td>46<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>49<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6.<\/strong> Upper Arm Circumference<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>34<\/td><td>38<\/td><td>39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7. <\/strong>Armhole Depth<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>26<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8. Waist<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>85<\/td><td>95<\/td><td>110<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9. Hip<\/td><td>92<\/td><td>102<\/td><td>112<\/td><td>122<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10. Wrist Circumference<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>21<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>SIZE (cm)<\/th><th>2XL<\/th><th>3XL<\/th><th>4XL<\/th><th>5XL<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1. <\/strong>Bust \/ Chest<\/td><td>130<\/td><td>140<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>160<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2.<\/strong> Center Back Neck\u2013to\u2013Wrist<\/td><td>92<\/td><td>94<\/td><td>97<\/td><td>99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3.<\/strong> Back Waist Length<\/td><td>74<\/td><td>76<\/td><td>76<\/td><td>79<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4.<\/strong> Cross Back<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>54<\/td><td>56<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5.<\/strong> Sleeve Length<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>54<\/td><td>54<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6.<\/strong> Upper Arm Circumference<\/td><td>42<\/td><td>44<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>48<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7. <\/strong>Armhole Depth<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>29<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>32<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8. Waist<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>130<\/td><td>140<\/td><td>150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9. Hip<\/td><td>132<\/td><td>142<\/td><td>146<\/td><td>148<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10. Wrist Circumference<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>23<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__item\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"gb-tab-item-cb76b779\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tabla-de-medidas-standard-hombre-1-1\">Children&#8217;s standard measurement chart<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>SIZE (cm)<\/th><th>2<\/th><th>4<\/th><th>6<\/th><th>8<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1. <\/strong>Bust \/ Chest<\/td><td>53<\/td><td>58<\/td><td>63<\/td><td>67<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2.<\/strong> Center Back Neck\u2013to\u2013Wrist<\/td><td>45<\/td><td>49<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>56<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3.<\/strong> Back Waist Length<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>31<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4.<\/strong> Cross Back<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>27<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5.<\/strong> Sleeve Length<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>29<\/td><td>31<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6.<\/strong> Upper Arm Circumference<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>19<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7. <\/strong>Armhole Depth<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>13<\/td><td>14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8. Waist<\/td><td>54<\/td><td>54<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>59<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9. Hip<\/td><td>56<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>63<\/td><td>71<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10. Wrist Circumference<\/td><td>13<\/td><td>13<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>SIZE (cm)<\/th><th>10<\/th><th>12<\/th><th>14<\/th><th>16<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1. <\/strong>Bust \/ Chest<\/td><td>71<\/td><td>76<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>82<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2.<\/strong> Center Back Neck\u2013to\u2013Wrist<\/td><td>61<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>71<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3.<\/strong> Back Waist Length<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>38<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>42<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4.<\/strong> Cross Back<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>31<\/td><td>33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5.<\/strong> Sleeve Length<\/td><td>34<\/td><td>38<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>42<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6.<\/strong> Upper Arm Circumference<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7. <\/strong>Armhole Depth<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8. Waist<\/td><td>62<\/td><td>63<\/td><td>67<\/td><td>69<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9. Hip<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>84<\/td><td>90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10. Wrist Circumference<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__item\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"gb-tab-item-1cdc55cd\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tabla-de-medidas-standard-hombre-1-1-1\">Baby standard measurement chart<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>SIZE (cm)<\/th><th>3m<\/th><th>6m<\/th><th>12m<\/th><th>18m<\/th><th>24m<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1. <\/strong>Bust \/ Chest<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>43<\/td><td>45<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2.<\/strong> Center Back Neck\u2013to\u2013Wrist<\/td><td>27<\/td><td>29<\/td><td>31<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3.<\/strong> Back Waist Length<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>19<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4.<\/strong> Cross Back<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>19<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>22<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5.<\/strong> Sleeve Length<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>19<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6.<\/strong> Upper Arm Circumference<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7. <\/strong>Armhole Depth<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8. Waist<\/td><td>46<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>54<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9. Hip<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>54<\/td><td>56<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10. Wrist Circumference<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>13<\/td><td>14<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"paso-2-tablas-de-medidas-estandar-1-1\">Step 3. Read the pattern information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most crochet patterns include the following information:&nbsp;<strong>the sizes available and a chart or schematic showing the finished measurements for each size<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These finished measurements may (and often do) differ from the standard body measurements \u2014 that&#8217;s because of ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:uppercase\">The finished width of a garment is determined by your body measurement + ease<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"existen-5-tipos-de-holgura\">There are 5 types of ease:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gb-text\"><strong>Very close fitting. Negative ease.<\/strong> The garment is very fitted, approximately 2&#8243;\u20134&#8243; (5\u201310 cm) smaller than your bust\/chest measurement.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gb-text\"><strong>Close fitting. Zero ease<\/strong>. The garment sits close to the body and matches your bust\/chest measurement exactly.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gb-text\"><strong>Classic fit. Positive ease.<\/strong> Slightly roomier, approximately 2&#8243;\u20134&#8243; (5\u201310 cm) larger than your bust\/chest measurement.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gb-text\"><strong>Relaxed fit. Greater positive ease<\/strong>. A roomier fit, approximately 4&#8243;\u20136&#8243; (10\u201315 cm) larger than your bust\/chest measurement.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gb-text\"><strong>Oversized. Maximum ease<\/strong>. A very loose, oversized fit \u2014 more than 6&#8243; (15 cm) larger than your bust\/chest measurement.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make sure you&#8217;re working the right size, <strong>it&#8217;s essential to read all the information provided in the pattern<\/strong>. By looking at the finished measurements and ease, you&#8217;ll know exactly how the garment will fit and can decide which size to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s common to be undecided between sizes \u2014 the only thing that will help is taking the time to check your measurements carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why I think you&#8217;ll find this guide useful.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"paso-4-no-olvides-tejer-tu-muestra\">Step 4. Always work your gauge swatch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never skip your gauge swatch \u2014 <strong>this size guide means nothing if your gauge doesn&#8217;t match the designer&#8217;s<\/strong>. Those finished measurements are based on a specific hook size, yarn weight, and gauge. <br><br>If your gauge is off, the finished measurements will be too. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"paso-5-elige-tu-patron\">Step 5. Choose your pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now you know your size, choose your next pattern:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/crochet-sweaters\/\">Sweaters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/crochet-cardigans\/\">Cardigans<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/crochet-tops\/\">Tops<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SIZE GUIDE Choosing the right size is one of the most important decisions you&#8217;ll face before starting to crochet any garment. Here you&#8217;ll find a sizing guide where you&#8217;ll learn how to take your measurements, what information to look for in the pattern, what ease is, and how to work and adjust your gauge swatch. &#8230; <a title=\"Size Guide\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/size-guide\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Size Guide\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"editor_notices":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6546","page","type-page","status-publish"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6546","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6546"}],"version-history":[{"count":43,"href":"https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6546\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14906,"href":"https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6546\/revisions\/14906"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/showroomcrochet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6546"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}