Top down sweater patterns

Top-down construction is an essential skill all sweater designers should have. So why am I, a lover of seamed sweaters, advocating for top-down sweater construction? That’s what I’m going to share with you in this blog post.

Look Radiant In This Beauteous Alpenglow Knitted Sweater

SKEINS: 6 (7, 8, 9) (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins of Purl Soho’s Linen Quill Worsted SIZES: 38½ (42½, 46½, 50½) (54½, 58½, 62½, 66½) TO FIT: 30–33 (34–37, 38–41, 42–45) (46–49, 50–53, 54–57, 58–61) -inch chest, with approximately 5–8 inches of ease COLOR: Peony Pink

Knitting Top Down Sweater Step By Step Tutorial – Handmade by Derya

Originally Lovely is a place to find free knitting patterns. Check out the October Sweater; an easy, top-down, raglan style knitting pattern!

Pullovers are having a moment right now - the look is slightly oversized, with a yoke neck, color work, and a relaxed-fit perfect for weekend wear. I’ve rounded up 10 of the best of these must knit projects. If you haven’t cast on something lately for yourself, now may just be the time!

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The Staple Sweater is a knitted raglan sweater that is worked from the top down. This classic design has 5-6 inches of positive ease for a relaxed fit. It features a folded collar, 2 sleeve options, ribbed sleeve cuffs and hem, and ~perfect~ neck shaping. The best part? It is made-to-measure using your unique body measurements and you can use any weight yarn! This sweater will fit everyone like a dream, and the simple design makes it a true closet staple.

Knitted jumper in 4 strands DROPS Kid-Silk. Piece is knitted top down with raglan. Size: S - XXXL

The sunset sweater is knitted using earthy rustic red wool with a hint of mustard woven into the soft yarn to give a bit warm and rustic feel.The short-sleeved yoke sweater is knitted top-down on circular needle until reached to underarms, sleeves are then split and straight finished off with ribbed edge, the body is continued working in one piece and split at the side of hem to add some subtle details.The model is wearing size XS with approx. 8cm negative ease.