When you purchase a pattern...

[MrsD]

:thinkI'm wondering...would you rather purchase a pattern that allows you to crochet the item in multiple sizes or would you rather purchase a less expensive pattern in just the size you need? Thanks for your input!

[LittleJadeFrog]

I like multiple sizes because I don't always know who I will be making an item for at the time I purchase the pattern. Plus I might like the item enough to make it for other people.

[Amy]

I like multiple sizes as well, because with crochet/knitting patterns especially, I don't always wear the same size from designer to designer. Or I may find that I want to make a different size depending on the designer's idea of the fit/ease of the garment and what I am more comfortable wearing.

[SHERYL]

It's great to have multiple sizes, you might make it for someone else down the road.

[Daisy]

I like patterns with multiple sizing too. I think you get more uses out of a pattern that has more than one size to it....especially if you want to make the item for more than one person.

[PBLKNP]

Definitely multiple sizes. That way, I can use the pattern for someone else.

[double2]

I like patterns with multiple sizing. I really dislike to try adjusting other patterns:think .

[Addey]

Being of the 'fluffy' build and short community, multiple sizing on a pattern is a blessing! And like others have said, one person's idea of a Large is another's small. (I've had this work both for and against me...)

What I really like with clothing patterns though, is a diagram of the pieces. I mean a 'technical' drawing of the final dimensions, so then I have a much better idea of which size to start on.

[JCB]

Definitely, multiple sizes.

What I really like with clothing patterns though, is a diagram of the pieces. I mean a 'technical' drawing of the final dimensions, so then I have a much better idea of which size to start on.

I agree totally with this. I am tall, and often need to increase the length... with a diagram, I can see, accurately, how long something will be.

 

Joan

[crazycrochet]

I like the multiple sizes. If it is a really nice pattern, I might want to make it more than once and everyone is a different size.

[Peggy85225]

Absolutely multiple.

[nikki]

Multiple sizes, gives you more flexibility.

[oliveoil]

I like "multiples". Get more use out of the pattern.

[Sofia]

I agree with those who favor multiple sizes.... I am built such as that I am not "standard" size in any two dimensions....bust/hips/ waist/

 

I also prefer that there is a diagram or schematic/

[Tiga]

I'm going to go against the crowd - if buying the pattern in individual size (clearly marked as large - bust=x",waist=xx", etc., so I know WHICH size to buy) gives me more size options and I get to buy a less expensive pattern, I'd go that way.

 

I'm never, ever going to need a small or medium pattern (at least not until my daughter is a teenager, and then I doubt we'll be sharing many patterns, lol!).

 

At most, I need L/XL/XXL combos.

 

My bust is XXL, my waist is L, my hips are XL, so using the measurements for those three, I'm able to tweak most patterns.

 

But if I can get more patterns for less $$$ by having fewer size options, I'm all for that.

[MrsD]

Thanks to everyone for your feedback and very valuable comments! You've really helped me out a lot.

[Lavelle26]

I like mulitple sizes as well. Not only for the same reasons mentioned by others but also because its like sewing patterns. I might use one size for one area but another size for something else for a better fit.

[hooked2]

I like multiple sizes because I don't always know who I will be making an item for at the time I purchase the pattern. Plus I might like the item enough to make it for other people.

 

My thoughts exactly!!!