First time SWEATER KNITTER? Try one of these!
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- If you are ready to knit your first sweater, this list of sweater patterns for beginners will help you to find a great pattern that will help you take that first step! Or, if you're a seasoned sweater knitter, you might even find your next easy knit so you are ready with a new garment when fall weather finally arrives!
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- Flax -
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- Cozy Classic and Very V Neck Raglans -
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My first sweater was begun in 1970 and I kept putting it away - not to knit other projects; I didn't, but to raise my kids, move around the country with their dad, run a business and work outside the home. It's a simple pieced v-neck for men. When husband left, I kept it and still wear it. Now I'm back to knitting again and wanting to knit a sweater for myself. It's all about intention and I intend to make mine a lovely soft wool and not the acrylic I made the first one with. It was my first finished item too so even though it's crunchy and pilled, finishing it was a point of pride. Thanks for this list. 2 of the sweaters I'm considering are on it - the flax and the petite knit one. Thanks for this - you validated my choices.
I feel like my “beginner” stage was super quick, since I knew how to knit well when I actually started it properly so this is all I have to say on this: My first “real” sweater was the Louvre Sweater (by PetiteKnit) (after making a cardigan and a vest) and regardless how super hard it was and how many times I frogged it in the beginning it was a super super educational and enriching experience! After making one or two “simple/beginner” projects I’d totally recommend making something outside of your comfort zone, it’s a great way to get confidence even if you have to frog it a ton of times! Sorry for the whole testament ahahha this was a great video as always, thank you 💜💜
No apologies necessary! I think it is very important to push yourself and make mistakes and learn how to fix them... It definitely makes you better! Thanks for sharing your experience!
I have yarn for a sweater for my husband and had not found anything i really liked. Thank you for your suggestions. I will start with the Felix and go on from there. You have put several on my radar.
i've been dreaming of knitting a sweater but so terrified to try -- this video is a HUGE help, so thank you!!!
You’re so welcome 💚
question once you give it a try and finish how will you share your prize once done ? 🙂
Don’t doubt yourself. I did this for the longest and once I made one I felt silly. Plus I learned so much. It made it so interesting, like going on a new adventure. Happy knitting 🧶
My first sweater was Flax, made it about 5 years ago for my mom. I’m currently knitting my second sweater ever and it’s a yoke sweater with stranded color work. I’m absolutely loving it 🥰
Yoke sweaters are really fun to knit! They seem to grow soooo quickly at first which can be so motivating.
I love your final piece of advice! It just has to be my first sweater, and after that it will be easier. I am just finishing my first simple scarf. I had to finally accept that it wouldn’t be perfect, and it really is ok! It has made me happy to be finishing my first project. I have dreamt of making a sweater, and though I’m sure if I’m ready for that yet, this video was hugely helpful!! Thank you!
I just started my first sweater yesterday. The flax! Super excited with how fast it is working up!
I totally agree with the suggestion to knit the sweater that you really want! My first sweater was a seamed sweater with shaping, with in honeycomb stitch and with honeycomb cables. All the stitches and techniques were new to me, but I took it a step at a time and managed. Needless to say, I was super proud :)
Thank you Caleb! Really helpful as always. You've confirmed for me what I've been thinking I should do. Flax baby sweater first then one for myself. I like that Joji sweater you shared at the end as well, so thanks for that suggestion too! It looks super cozy.
I've been desperately searching for the perfect first sweater pattern to knit! I'm a crocheter who just learned to knit. That second sweater looks like the perfect pattern to me!
Thank you, Caleb. I found this timely. I am knitting my first sweater using a free pattern on Ravelry-The Magic Custom-fit Raglan Sweater. It allows you to pick any yarn and knit any size. I did what you suggested in a previous video and worked off of measurements on an existing sweater which I like the fit of in my wardrobe. So far so good. I will admit that some of the instructions are a bit vague. But, with the wonder of TH-cam, I’m able to fill in some of the gaps.
Thanks for this great video. You are a wonderful motivator!
My first sweater was actually my second knitting project - the Norma Jean turtleneck by Fabel Knitwear. It provided me a great opportunity to learn new techniques, and here I am working on my 5th sweater but first one with colorwork! I would classify myself as an adventurous beginner and always excited to try something new even if it takes a lot of work to figure out.
Thanks, Caleb, for pointing me in the direction of Tin Can Knits! I've chosen the Flax sweater as my very first sweater and am swatching for it at the moment. It's ideal for me, as I'm petite and there are so many sizes!
You are kind and encouraging and so informative. I love the way you are able break things down in such a way that instead of a prohibitive knitted wall in front of a knitter you give stepping stones stitch by stitch. Thanks and all the best for your podcast!
Oh my!!! It’s so helpful seeing your videos. I’m more of a machine knitter but, as I’ve just moving into another country, I couldn’t take the machine with me. I bought yarn and a kit of circular needles and dove into a “let’s try it by hand” experience. I’m doing it without a pattern and it is going smoothly so far. Thank you for sharing these patterns! They look great! Keep up the good work 😉
Thank you so much for your suggestions and recommendations! I needed this video to point me in the direction of knitting my first sweater. Many thanks!
I’m making the Anker’s sweater right now. My first sweater was the Ashland Sweater by Julie Hoover which is bottom up, has set in sleeves, color work, AND steeking. I took it step by step and it’s one of my favorite garments, and I feel pretty fearless in the face of most sweater patterns!
Love the suggestion of knitting a baby sweater first to get a feel for the construction, I didn't do a baby sweater but I found a pattern for a tiny sweater (it's like 5" long) and I used sock yarn and it really helped me understand the technique used for sweaters plus it's cute
thanks for this video! I feel inspired and encouraged to start my first sweater project 😊 just finished a scarf and I'm thrilled!
I love knitting and I have made sweaters for my grandkids. I think it may be time to tackle a sweater for myself.
Thanks for the suggestions. It’s always nice to hear what others have on their basic sweaters list. Iris😊
Thanks so much. I am a very, very beginner and am intimidated by all the patterns out there. These really look possible!! 😄
I listened to your video and chose to do the easy bulky one. (The last sweater I knitted previously was 25 years ago, so I was quite rusty.)
I knitted it in about two weekends. Thanks for the advice. I'm ready to do another one..
I believe you have encouraged me to try my first sweater which will be by petite knits! Thanks much for your advice.
Thank you for the encouraging video. I've never knitted in my life, but recently decided to learn and I found your channel. 😊
My first sweater was my first ever knitting project. I learned how to knit from my college roommate. Neither one of us knew how to read a pattern so I just measured a sweater I liked and made the pattern so it matched those measurements. It was a v-neck varsity sweater and I was so happy with it. I wish I still had it.
Thank you so much Caleb. I have been looking for a top-down sweater pattern that's not too complicated to make as a gift. These ideas are perfect. Love your content on every video you post. Thanks again!
😂😆I knit my way through Debbie Bliss’ baby book, and eventually knit sweaters for all the babies I knew! Then I knit kid-sized Flaxes and haven’t looked back. That’s an amazing collection to learn to knit: scarf, mitt, hat, sweater and cardy.
Thanks for letting me hear your fears. I always knit bottom up sweater. I always seem to have three items on my knitting needles. I love knitting Icelandic sweater, just because there easy for me and the body and sleeves are worked in the round from from the lower to underarms, then joined to work yoke in the round. I have been knitting for over 70 years. Keep on knitting.
I have knitted several Petiteknit sweaters. I absolutely love the simplicity and fit ofthid pattern. Super easy to knit.
Thanks for the motivation and for sharing the links for the first time sweaters. Knitting a sweater is my goal, as are socks.
You are such a lovely, cool man. I have been binge watching your videos and they are so relaxing and very informative. You have a great presentation style. Thank you so much for inspiring me to start my first top down sweater x
I just finished my first sweater and it was also my first knitting project. I did the No Frills by Petite Knits. I have a lot of projects in my that I will buy yarn for at the yarn festival next month
Thank you. This vid has helped me immensely. I even got the Tin Can app. I can't wait to start my first sweater
I've knitted for eleven year and have never made a sweater. Thank you for this video; I'll give it a try.
I am currently knitting my first sweater for myself and it is a raglan sweater from Petite Knit called the Novice sweater. Super super easy!
My first sweater was the Weekender. I love it and it gave me the confidence to attempt the Montrealer as my second one. Gotta admit that I'm finding the instructions a bit challenging on this one but we live in the age of youtube videos : ) Thanks for all of the great suggestions, Caleb!
You're so welcome! You will definitely be able to finish that sweater... just stick with it :-) I knit it and omitted the pocket because I just didn't want a pocket. I really like how it turned out in the end :-)
My first sweater was the flax. It was a real confidence booster😁. After that I knitter the ramble jumper because I really loved the look. Can’t wait to do colour work and yokes.
Flax was my first as well! I've now dived into the (probably way too) deep end with a seamed sweater called Rocklands. Not ideal for people just getting into sweater knitting but thanks to help from some friends I got the hang of it. Just a few more steps to go...
I recently got yarn for my first sweater. I'm planning on either the Flax or the Brick sweater which is also a free pattern on Ravelry. I'm going to knit a sweater for my grandson first to get a feel for it.
Thank you for the recommendations in this video!! You are always so helpful and inspiring!
I’m currently knitting my first top down in the round sweater. I found the pattern, His Mellow Mood, on Etsy. I’ve completed the body and am about to start picking up stitches for the sleeves. Wish me luck!
My first sweater for me, which I’m working on right now is the Sorrel. But for practice i’ve done a baby flax light and recently an Bean&Olive. Which was great practice for a colour work yoke.
These are great suggestions! I began sweater knitting by making sweaters for my kids when they were babies. I love the Anker’s collection of sweaters, and will definitely look into those. My next sweater will be The Weekender using Brooklyn Tweed.
Thank you for this. I made the Flax sweater this spring and am so anxious to wear it. I also did the Ursa sweater but I couldn’t figure out the stitch so just did a basic knit for the body. I have a suggestion for your next video. How to read the pattern and gather what you need. That is where I really struggle getting started. Thank you for all the info.
Flax was my first sweater. The directions make everything clear. Making that sweater gave me the confidence to make a bunch more. :-)
That's great! Thanks for sharing your experience!
I am just finishing my Flax sweater. I have already made the cozy raglan sweater and just wanted a simpler next sweater. Thanks for the recommendation. I hope you are doing well.
Knitting the Felix now and wish I had began with it when I began with sweaters! Great starter sweater which teaches you short rows. Will recommend to starter knitters. Thanks for your videos!
Fabulous! Thank you! I loved your recommendations!
Knitting the Felix sweater is a great way to come back to knitting after a long break, so stylish, certainly recommend it. 👏
Great suggestions! I have the Flax in my library to knit my husband and myself one. I love the other ones as well. Thanks.
You're so welcome!
Always great suggestions. Thanks.
I just need the confidence boost to tackle a sweater.
I'm still doing hats and mittens. And scarves, of course!
Oh my god, thank you!! I’ve been thinking I wanted to knit my own sweater one day yet I just couldn’t find a place to start. A baby sweater, of course!! Not as daunting. Thank you!! 🌺
I'm knitting my first sweater as we speak! I got a bag full of vintage yarn from a thrift store, and there was a vintage sweater pattern in it, so I'm making that!
Thanks so much for posting this. I want to try to knit a sweater. I hate purl & knit. So that is why i never attempted one. But This helps .
Thank you so much for this list!
My first sweater was indeed a baby sweater called little coffee-bean cardi. I got to learn so much from just knitting it! Here’s to fall and sweater weather knitting. Need to cast one on soon!🧶🧶☺️
Yes... fall and sweater weather are my favorite time! 💚
My first sweater was little coffee bean. It was offered as a class at my LYS. It was a great confidence builder. Then I went on to Ranunculus, Love Note, Navelli, Janesville, Soldotna. I am now knitting Weekender.
The first sweater that I knit for someone else was about 40 years ago. I remember it because of it's unique construction. It started at the right sleeve cuff, up the arm, across the yoke (spitting for the neck) and then down the left sleeve. The body was then picked up at the yoke edge and knit in the round down to the waist. The only seams were the sleeves, though if I made it these days, I would probably knit the sleeves in the round, too. I cannot find the pattern pamphlet - I've moved many times since I first made it - but the construction method has stayed with me. It was so different from anything I had made previously.
My first sweater was a brioche sweater in size L for men … I quickly regretted my choice, but I had no idea what was hard and not so I just went for the one my boyfriend wanted. It took me ages but I am so proud of it and I learned so much from it.
Thanks for sharing those sweaters.
You’re so welcome!
I like any of these patterns! I am going to make a tiny one first, such a great suggestion.
Awesome, thanks!
I don’t know if I’m ready to try sweater knitting! But this is a great beginner round-up, thank you! I think I would want to try with a baby sweater. Less yarn sacrificed if I screw it up, and hopefully won’t take as long because it’s small. 🤞🏻🙏🏻
Ok i love this video. Feels so helpful ill be checking them out
I love only real wool (but live in a semi tropical city, Brisbane Australia)... I've started knitting again, while it's cool here, after 35 years sewing only!!..I love the idea of one of your jumpers here, looked like 4 reactangles...I might try that
My first knit sweater was a hoodie by make & do. I made it for my husband and had to redo the length but I was so dang proud of that sucker🥰 I wanted to make it for someone so I would take my time make sure it turned out great. I tend to rush and accept errors more Willy nilly when I’m knitting for myself. Love your channel ❤️
My first pullover was the T Shirt Romantique by Paule TB. Quicker to knit than a long-sleeved pullover, with less expense for yarn (I think I used 2 1/2 skeins of Manos Alegría), seamless, top-down, and all stockinette.
It is a reverse V-neck pattern which could easily be reversed or changed to a boat neck, with attached i-cord hems, subtle waist shaping, and a tiny foldover finish on the sleeves. The top of the sweater is worked on a provisional cast-on. It's then picked up after the sleeves and worked top-down to the hem, making it easy to choose exactly what length you want before finishing.
I knitted it in a hand-dyed yarn, so alternated skeins in a random row pattern, which made it more challenging to knit, but if I'd worked it in a solid or light speckled yarn, I could've finished if in a week.
So many great patterns.....I will have to think about it.....x
This is the video I've been searching for! I'm probably still not going to do a sweater this year, but I just cast on a Vest... Stepping stones!
I enjoy seeing more male yarn crafters! :)
Caleb!! Thank you for sharing your insights! I feel so much more confident in trying a yoke or raglan sweater>
You're so welcome!
I just barely finished my first knit sweater, the Seaside V-Neck by Knit by Jules, for a pattern test! It was love at first sight- it’s everything I like in an everyday sweater. You are totally right that if you love a pattern enough, someone adventurous can totally make a more complicated sweater as their first.
The first sweater recommended to me for a beginner was the Boxy Sweater by Tincan Knits. I am definitely a beginner ☺ I seem to be a Cowl Queen knitter 🥰 Fun to challenge yourself tho.
I am currently knitting my first sweater for myself (it's been 14 years since my first-ever sweater for a baby!) and I'm about halfway done with the Flax Light!
Currently learning to knit my first simple men's sweater with seams.
Great podcast thanks
I am currently weaving in the ends on my first sweater as I watch your video! It's the No Frills Sweater by PetiteKnit. I absolutely love how the raglan style is made, but I agree with you that this is probably my first successful attempt at a sweater because I was motivated enough to push through it. Although it wasn't a difficult pattern by any means, I realized I hadn't legitimately used German short rows before, so that was a slight challenge until I figured out what I was doing wrong 😅 Love all of the patterns you recommended!
My first sweater was knit collage. It was a little pricey for a 1st sweater. But I was able to rein it many time and it was so fast and so good and I love it
Working with materials you love is always great if it's in the budget :-)
Thanks for the ideas! I’ve been wanting to knit a Felix pullover for a while. My first sweater was the Wave of Change Pullover by Denise Bayron. Really well-written and easy to follow for a beginner.
Oh, that is a lovely pattern! Denise is a genius. Thanks for the recommendation and for sharing your experience.
I honestly dove right in with all the anxiety and knit the Cafe de Flore sweater for my mom for my first! It’s been a little scary, but it’s motivating me to make it for someone else.
so cool
Thank you. I found this video very helpful.
My first sweater was the Flax light in a baby size. I still have to make my first sweater in my size :D
Thanks!
Great video!
My very first sweater was an adult size gansey that I designed and knit for myself. It was a crazy ambitious project, but I got through it. What was I even thinking? That was over 20 years ago. I moved on to quilting and sock knitting. This year, I'm finally back to sweaters. I already knit a Flax sweater for myself. Now I have on my needles the Port Orford Pullover by Oat Couture.
Great little episode! I've been knitting for years, but hadn't knit a sweater for a couple decades (and that had been a one-time adventure). Then starting in 2019, I got on a sweater kick. My first current sweater was a bottom-up raglan. Then I knit a flax sweater with a few modifications, then a different top-down raglan, then a cardigan that was a mixture of a bunch of different patterns, then a few T's. I'm currently working on my first colorwork yoke sweater -- Boskular by Marina Skua.
My first sweater was the Lionbrand Effortless Cardigan. And true to its name, it was pretty effortless. Very simple raglan style cardigan with sleeves worked flat then seamed.
Oh, awesome! Thanks for sharing 😊
Great suggestions!! My first ever sweater was a lopi yoke top down that turned out great.
That sounds AMAZINC!
Great and helpful video! I've only been knitting a few months (only hats!) and I suddenly felt confident to try a sweater as I was desperate to make one! I found the 'Eden Sweater' on TH-cam which is a raglan style and I have been knitting it for the past 3 weeks I think! I couldn't afford to buy the Super Sexy Wool so I used James C Brett rustic mega chunky instead which I love, and it's looking pretty great and going pretty smoothly so far! Just got one more side to go and then make the ribbed neck. It's the seaming I'm a bit scared of, plus I'm not sure it's gonna fit me, but I'll definitely try blocking it to see if it'll help! Thanks for all the pattern suggestions!
Not sure why, but I found it really refreshing that you mentioned an American girl doll, as an example for the super small version of the Anker sweater. Made me imagine that you might be a really cool uncle.
I agree with your suggestion to knit a baby sweater to test your pattern. It is reassuring plus makes a great gift.
My first sweater was a toddler sized raglan sweater, The Pebbles Sweater. It has a really sweet and simple detail up the side of the body and was a great first sweater pattern. First adult sweater for myself was the Autumn League Pullover - there's a free and paid for version which was nice. It was seamed, but was knit in one piece, starting at the bottom hem, up to the neck/sleeves, and then down the back instead of (I believe the more common) knit in 4 pieces. Looking forward to casting on my first rustic sweater with Lettlopi, I've got my eyes on the tundra sweater by The Petite Knitter!
Awesome! I love lopi. That sounds like it’ll be a great sweater 😊
Great suggestions for sweater patterns. Just happened to find your channel. Glad I did.
Thanks for joining me 😊
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Thanks so very much for Sharing 💞!!
Such a helpful video! Thank you!
I’m glad it was helpful 💚
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