Knitting. Knitty.com. Ravellings on the knitted sleeve -- Part I To some knitters or would-be designers, there is nothing so daunting as designing a knitted sleeve that fits. The problem with sleeves -- whether the simple, boxy drop-shoulder style, or those involving more intricate shaping -- is that there always seems to be a whiff of uncertainty about the finished product.
First, there's uncertainty in length. A knit garment body that winds up being an inch too long or short can be camouflaged or forgiven, unless you're particularly fastidious. But a long sleeve that misses the wrist by an inch is an aggravation, especially if it was knit from the wrist upwards. And then there's the uncertainty in determining a proper upper arm width. Finally, there's the uncertainty of armscye depth. To answer these questions, you'll need to be acquainted with the common types of sleeves used for clothing, and what measurements to take. Drop shoulder Cons Some people feel the lower armhole seam looks untidy. Set-in Raglan. Knit Picks Tutorials. TECHknitting. Vidéos d'initiation DROPS. New Stitch a Day. Vogue Knitting | How-to.