Sweater Ease Allowances
Measurements are given here for a limited range of sizes.
To calculate ease needed for sizes not given, apply the percentage listed in the first row to the actual body measurements.
For example, to make a loose fitting sweater for a man with a 46 inch chest, add 12-15% (5.5-7 inches)
to the actual chest measurement (for a total sweater measurement of 51.5-53 inches).
| Body Measurement | Finished Bust Measurement | ||||
| Bust or Chest Measurement | Body Hugging (minus 5-10%) |
Close Fitting (plus 0-5%) |
Normal Fitting (plus 7-10%) |
Loose Fitting (plus 12-15%) |
Oversized (plus 16-20%) |
| 31 to 33 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | more than 36 |
| 33 to 35 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | more than 38 |
| 35 to 37 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | more than 40 |
| 37 to 39 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | more than 42 |
| 39 to 41 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | more than 44 |
| 41 to 43 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | more than 46 |