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Knit Talk - Ep 36 - BUST DARTS - Vertical vs. Horizontal (and when to use them!)

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After many (many) requests, we're going to take a look at the difference between horizontal and vertical bust darts, how to use them, and the different ways you can shape your garment (wayyyyy more than I thought)! *Here are the various resources that I encourage you to check out to learn more from the folks who know more than I do!* LaVisch Designs - Horizontal Bust Darts: https://www.lavisch.com/site/tutorial-bust-shaping-horizontal-bust-darts/ - Vertical Bust Darts (Method 1 - Gusset Method): https://www.lavisch.com/site/tutorial-bust-shaping-vertical-bust-darts/ Deb Gemmel - Vertical Bust Darts (Method 2 - Front & Center Method): https://debgemmell.com/2017/11/06/knit-to-fit-vertical-bust-darts-for-bottom-up-sweaters/ - Vertical Bust Darts (another option): https://debgemmell.com/2017/11/13/knit-to-fit-vertical-darts-ii-for-bottom-up-sweaters/ - Vertical Bust Darts (top down, commercial-like option): https://debgemmell.com/2018/01/08/vertical-darts-top-down/ - Do I NEED bust darts?: https://debgemmell.com/2017/10/02/knit-to-fit-do-i-need-bust-darts/ Other Considerations - Centered on the breast (striped method): https://www.conniehester.com/knitting-bust-darts.htm#VERTICAL%20BUST%20DARTS - Under-breast gusset: https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/introduction-to-darts-vertical-and-short-row/ *Have you got more burning questions? Submit a form for future discussion topics:* Click here: https://unapologeticknitter.com/knit-talk *Want to receive weekly reminders right in your inbox about new tutorials, podcast episodes or pattern releases?* Sign up for my newsletter, here: https://unapologeticknitter.com/newsletter *Find me on:* Web: http://unapologeticknitter.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notsorryknitter Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/people/notsorryknitter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unapologeticknitter To keep an eye on future videos from me search #knittalkwithatecheditor or #unapologeticknitter

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