The Beginner Sweater

The Beginner Sweater is the perfect first knitting project. The pattern is simple and carefully explained, and you only need to know how to knit, purl, and cast off to make this sweater. You should also expect to undo your work and try again a few times. Making mistakes is simply part of knitting! I often have to undo my work too, but I never regret doing it in the end. And remember, this is your first sweater. Handmade knitting doesn’t have to be perfect. The little imperfections are part of what makes it yours.

SIZES:
XS–S (M–L) XL–XXL

CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE:
100 (130) 150 cm

LENGTH:
60 (70) 70 cm

GAUGE:
10 stitches = 10 cm

NEEDLES:
9 mm circular needles, 80 cm and 40 cm

YARN:
XS–S: 8 balls of DROPS Air / Viking Garn Bris / Sandnes Garn Kos
M–L: 10 balls of DROPS Air / Viking Garn Bris / Sandnes Garn Kos
XL–XXL: 12 balls of DROPS Air / Viking Garn Bris / Sandnes Garn Kos