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Standard CYC measurements for women: sizes and ease for knitting

October 25, 2025

Consult the standard body measurements for women according to the Craft Yarn Council (CYC) and learn how to apply ease to adjust your knitted or crocheted garments. Below, you will find the complete charts in centimetres, from XS to 5X, along with practical tips for adapting your projects.

Table of contents

How to use these charts
CYC Size Chart (XS–XL)
CYC Size Chart (2X–5X)
Recommended ease for women
Fit and grading tips
Frequently asked questions
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How to use these charts

CYC charts show body measurements, not finished-garment measurements. To obtain the pattern’s final circumference, you must add ease, which varies according to the style (fitted, classic, oversize). Take your measurements with the tape measure without pulling it tight and compare them with the chart to choose your size.

💡 Idealium tip: if you are between two sizes, choose according to the design’s key measurement point: for jumpers, this is usually the bust; for cardigans, also consider the hips if the hem reaches that area.

CYC Size Chart – Women (XS–XL)

Size	Bust (cm)	Centre back neck-to-wrist (cm)	Back waist length (cm)	Shoulder-to-shoulder back width (cm)	Arm length to armhole (cm)	Upper arm circumference (cm)	Armhole depth (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hips (cm)
XS	71–76	66–68.5	42	35.5–37	42	25	15.5–16.5	58.5–61	83.5–86
S	81–86	68.5–70	43	37–38	43	26	16.5–17.5	63.5–67.5	89–91.5
M	91.5–96.5	71–72.5	43.5	39.5–40.5	43	28	17.5–19	71–76	96.5–101.5
L	101.5–106.5	73.5–75	44.5	42–43	44.5	30.5	19–20.5	81.5–86.5	106.5–111.5
XL	111.5–117	73.5–75	45	44.5	44.5	34.5	20.5–21.5	91.5–96.5	116.5–122

Official CYC data (women). These are body measurements; remember to add ease according to the garment style.

Source: Craft Yarn Council — Woman Size Charts (cm).

CYC Size Chart – Women (2X–5X)

Size	Bust (cm)	Centre back neck-to-wrist (cm)	Back waist length (cm)	Shoulder-to-shoulder back width (cm)	Arm length to armhole (cm)	Upper arm circumference (cm)	Armhole depth (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hips (cm)
2X	122–127	76.5–77.5	45.5	45.5	45.5	39.5	21.5–23	101.5–106.5	132–134.5
3X	132–137	77.5–79	45.5	45.5	45.5	43	23–24	111.5–114	137–139.5
4X	142–147	80–81.5	47	47	47	47	24–25.5	116.5–119	142–144.5
5X	152–158	80–81.5	47	47	47	49.5	25.5–26.5	124–127	155–157

Source: Craft Yarn Council — Woman Size Charts (cm).

Recommended ease for women

Choose the ease according to the style and the fibre’s elasticity. Common guidelines:

Garment type	Bust ease (cm)	Notes
Fitted	0–4	Best with elastic fibres or drapey structures.
Classic/regular	4–10	Balance between shape and comfort; the most versatile.
Oversize/relaxed	10–25+	Control body and sleeve lengths to avoid excessive visual volume.
Knitted jacket/coat	8–20	Adjust according to the layers worn underneath and the thickness of the fabric.

Ease is added to your body measurement. Always check the pattern’s swatch/gauge.

Fit and grading tips

Between sizes: if your bust falls between two ranges, prioritize the desired ease. For long cardigans, also check the hip measurement.
Lengths: adapt the garment length and sleeve length to your height; maintain the armhole width to avoid restricting the arm.
Upper-arm circumference: if your “upper arm” is larger than the measurement in the chart, increase the sleeve width and redistribute decreases.
Fiber elasticity: yarns with generous blocking can gain ease; cotton holds its shape with less stretch.

Frequently asked questions

Are CYC charts the final garment measurements?

No. They are body measurements. You must add the ease indicated by the pattern or based on your preferred fit.

What should I do if my bust measurement falls between two sizes?

Choose based on your target ease. For a close-fitting look, choose the smaller measurement; for a looser fit, choose the larger one. Adjust lengths if necessary.