This blog post explores the concept of asymmetric compound raglan shaping, a more nuanced alternative to the conventional top-down raglan sweater. It explains how standard raglans oversimplify shaping, resulting in poor fit especially for size-inclusive designs. Learn how varying increase rates, separating shaping for body and sleeves, and asymmetry between front and back can vastly improve sweater fit and tailoring.| talviknits
The Centered Median Increase (CMI) is a decorative double increase that turns one stitch into three. Inspired by Barbara Walker's "double increase #6", this method creates a series of small square-shaped eyelets framed by parallel bars. The technique involves knitting into a stitch, then knitting into the stitch below before knitting the same stitch again, producing a structured yet delicate increase that's perfect for raglan seams or lace details.| talviknits