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Ease
the difference between body measurements and finished garment measurements.
Ease is the difference between the actual body measurement and the finished garment size.
Ease determines how a garment fits — whether it sits close to the body, skims comfortably, or hangs loosely. It is not right or wrong; it is a design and comfort choice made by the knitter.
Negative Ease Example
If your bust measurement is 40":
-A 40" finished sweater has zero ease
-A 42" finished sweater has 2" of positive ease
-A 38" finished sweater has 2" of negative ease
The difference between your body size and the finished size is the ease.