I’ve been wondering a couple of things regarding sizing in crochet clothing because tbh, it’s the one thing that really puts me off attempting to make my own wearables. Even with store bought clothing, a size XL might fit differently from one place than it does from another. And I don’t want to put time, effort and money into a project just to find that actually, it’s not even close to fitting.
Obviously because it’s easier to do so, patterns are sized as S, M, L, XL etc (I think the largest I’ve seen a pattern go up to is a 5XL), rather than actual sizes. This makes perfect sence to me. The thing I’m wondering though is, roughly… what sizes do they actually fit?? For example… I live in the UK… what would a 5XL be equivalent to, or what size range would it comfortably fit, as a rough estimate?
And also, does anyone have any recommendations to patterns that cater to the bigger bodied peoples? Either Youtube tutorials, or patterns… preferably free but I’m happy to have a look at paid ones too.
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Maybe this will help with US to UK sizing?
Also maybe made to measure patterns would be helpful to you?
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Oh that’s really helpful! Thank you so much!! 
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As a designer, whenever I have done garments I do state what S to XL sizes are in the measurements section of the patterns. I specify the bust measurement as we all seem to understand those.
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Same!
I mark sizes by numbers 1(2, 3, 4 and so on) instead of by small, medium, large. For childrens sizes, i do mark the first few sizes by age especially if i can include baby sizes and then mark 4, 6, 8, 10.
I put the bust and other correlating measurents to the size in a size chart in my pattern.
I also make note to the maker if there is positive or negative ease in the pattern. Typically i make mine with positive ease.
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Journey Chanel designs goes up to 5xl I think if I recall correct. And she always has a chart on her designs so you can guage bust measurements for the proper fit. However I’ve come across a few designs while it was the correct fit in bust the waist wasn’t big enough.
So something to keep in mind of your thinking of designing.
Here’s her size list
Size Bust Finished body
S 28”-30” 25-27”
M 32”-34” 29-31”
L 36”-38” 33-35”
Xl 40”-42” 37-39”
2xl 44”-46” 41-43”
3xl 48”-50” 45-47”
4xl 54”-56” 51-53”
5xl 58”-60” 55-57”
Hopefully this helps
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I think before I do anything else I need to get myself acquainted with the
terminology because although I know what a bust is I have no idea how to do measurements lol. So I need to do that first.
Ty all for the responses though! I really appreciate the help :3
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I’m very new to wearables. I’ve never made anything that requires measurements. Could you please explain what you mean by positive and negative ease? 
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Negative ease means that the finished item is smaller than the body part it is designed for. With negative ease, the wearable needs to be stretched to fit. It is most commonly seen in socks and hats, which need to stretch in order to stay in place. You may also see negative ease used in tight fitting garments
Positive ease: A garment which measures larger than the measurements of the body. For example, if you have a 32″ bust and you knit a sweater with 3″ positive ease, the resulting piece will measure 35″ at the bust
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Ahhhh okay! Very informative!! Thank you for clarifying
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Yes! Thank you for answering!
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You can also find a lot of information regarding size measurements by looking at the craft yarn council size guide. I typically use these as an outline for my sizes. It gives measurements for just about anything. Granted, these are “general” sizes and not everyones measurements fit into one size.
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