myra
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can anyone helpI want to knit my sister an aran sweater, she is size 16/18 dress size, does anybody know how that converts to bust size for knitting? Thanks
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Julie
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The best thing to do is to measure her actual bust. I have been making my clothes for so many years that when I recently bought myself a few pairs of jeans I was surprised to find out that I was two sizes smaller than the patterns I have been using. I honestly believe that the stores make stuff bigger these days and that labels bear no relation to knitting and dressmaking patterns which are true to size.
If I am right, you could end up with a sweater a couple of sizes too small. The pattern will have measurements in inches for the chest size on it. If you aren't using a pattern then you will need to knit a tension square and do the maths.
Hope this is some use to you 
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myra
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thanks for info, trouble is I don't want her to know I am making it for her as it's a surprise (or shock if I get the size wrong)
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Sassinak
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I suppose better too large than too small.
Aran doesn't look out of place a bit 'sloppy' 16 - 18 is normally 40-43" bust
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myra
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that's great - thanks so much. Pattern says to fit 40 inch actual measurement 43 1/2 inches so that should be about right hopefully. My sister has hinted for years about me making her one so thought it about time. Can make a start now.
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Sassinak
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My mpther in law used to be great at Aran sweaters, she could knit the back in an evening and watch tv at the same time lol
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myra
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I'm more the knit 10 rows then unpick 8 when I spot mistakes! I enjoy doing them though.
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Julie
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Get her husband in cahoots with you and ask him to measure her favourite sweater or blouse. I did that when I was making a skirt for my friend and had forgotten the length. That way, you get it right and can still surprise her. 
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