Top down sweater

Raglan sleeves are very popular in knitting, especially a top-down raglan - a flexible design with absolutely no seaming and pattern...

Time to talk about yoke sizing, but first: You can see my sweater now has its neck ribbing. You can do this anytime, and most patterns tell you to do it at the end, but I like now. Now is good. As previously noted, if I am not completely in love with my neck, I […]

Ever since I posted the details of the top-down rollneck sweater I knitted for Bob, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about why on earth I would opt to knit flat sleeves on a top-down sweater, as well as how to do it. For many or most knitters, the whole point of knitting a top-down sweater […]

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Knitting your first sweater can feel daunting, so we have created a step-by-step tutorial to accompany the free Flax sweater.

This chunky crochet raglan sweater is a cozy winter wardrobe staple! It is worked from the top down using #5/bulky yarn so it works up really quickly, and you can try it on as you go. The pattern is written for 8 sizes (XS - 4X). And the entire sweater is crocheted using a single stitch, so it's a great pattern to try if this is your first crochet sweater or pullover.

Calliope Free Knitting Pattern This color will suit every beauty type! It will certainly make you feel and look so nice. The touch of soft yarn is so soothing and calming as well! I #knitpullover #knitsweater #freeknittingpattern

As of our last installment, you’ve got your stitches cast on and raglan markers placed, so it’s time to get busy! If you’re taking the Reversible approach, you’ve joined for working in the round and knit however many rows of ribbing your heart desires. (Remember we’re using “ribbing” for shorthand when discussing the edge treatment; […]

SKEINS: 5 (5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10) skeins of Purl Soho’s Cashmere Merino Bloom, or 5 (5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10) skeins of Purl Soho’s Flax Down SIZES: 34 (37, 40, 43) (46, 49¼, 52¼, 54¾) (58, 61, 64, 67) TO FIT: 28–30 (31–33, 34–36, 37–39) (40–42, 43¼–45¼, 46¼–48¼, 48¾–50¾) (52–54, 55–57, 58–60, 61–63)-inch chest, with 4–6 inches of ease COLOR: Heirloom White

If you can crochet a granny square or a circle then you can crochet a top down crochet sweater. In this post, we break down the method and explain the jargon that’s put you off!