This is an easy sweater knitting pattern! Created for beginners knitters that’s easy to read. There’s no shaping, no darts, no cables, only the necessary increases to create a basic sweater. It’s a great basic sweater pattern, so you can easily complete you’re first sweater!

About:

Available Sizes: 34″, 36″ & 38″ Bust
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly

This sweater pattern is knit in the round from the top down, raglan style, without seams! This sweater is knit using worsted weight yarn, so it knits up pretty quickly without being too bulky.

The neckline is wide, so if you made it a little oversized, you could wear it off your shoulder(s).

Techniques:

Knit in the round
Knit & purl stitches
Increase stitches
Decrease stitch
Save stitches to work later
Sleeve island
Joining the body stitches

Materials:

Yarn Weight: Worsted Weight Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland
Yardage: 975 – 1550 yards (890 – 1417 meters)
US 9 (5.5mm) needles with 24″ (61cm) circular cable
US 9 (5.5mm) needles with 9″ (23cm) circular cable (optional)
4 Stitch Markers
Darning Needle or Tapestry Needle

Notes:

Not reversible.
Knit top down.
Uses the rib and stockinette stitch.
Knit-in-the-round with circular needles.
When knitting in the round you’re always knitting the right side of your work.
Knit with 0 ease, it’s pretty form fitting without stretching very much.

Build your confidence with this 1st time sweater pattern!