Knit a wool sweater
A sweater knitted top-down in the round is the easiest for a beginner, because you can try it on as you go and no seams are needed.
You will need
- 500–800 g of yarn depending on size
- Circular needles (40 cm and 80 cm) and double-pointed needles
- Stitch markers
- Waste yarn
- Darning needle
- A pattern for a top-down sweater
Steps
Choose a pattern and size
Choose a top-down raglan or yoke sweater. Measure your chest and choose the size according to the fit you want.
Knit a gauge swatch
Cast on and knit the neckband
Knit the yoke or raglan
Separate the sleeves
Knit the body
Knit the sleeves
Wash and finish
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