This edition of Free Pattern Friday features a free sweater pattern perfect for beginners.
Handmade by Florence shares a tutorial and pattern for a raglan sweater. It’s the perfect project to knit for your me-made wardrobe.
This pattern calls for Aran weight yarn, so it’ll be quick to work up.
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Step by Step Sweater – Florence Miller
photo credit: Florence Miller
About this Free Raglan Sweater Pattern
The Step by Step Sweater is the perfect first handmade sweater for anyone who’s interested in learning to knit. The raglan design is flattering for all body types and is much easier than it looks.
The pattern is easy to read and includes a full video tutorial that walks you through the whole process from beginning to end.
This pattern has two neck options, a relaxed fit, and beginner techniques. Since the pattern calls for an Aran weight yarn, you’ll have your very own handmade sweater knit up in no time.
photo credit: Florence Miller
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Yarn Ideas for the Step by Step Sweater
This pattern is perfect squishy Aran weight yarns made of wool, alpaca, or wool blends.
Simply Wool Worsted
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New to knitting and want to learn basic techniques? Check out this video!
Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Yardage required: 738 – 1722 yards (675 – 1575 m)
- Recommended Tools & Notions: interchangeable knitting needles, custom project bag, reusable needle stoppers
KNITTING NEEDLES
to knit your sweater
for keeping your yarn and notions organized
to keep your sweater on the needles
- Yarn Recommended: Aran weight yarns made of wool, alpaca, or wool blends
- Where to get it: Check out the free pattern here!
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photo credit: Florence Miller
Why You Should Knit This Free Pattern
While Ravelry is filled with free knitting patterns for projects from mittens to socks and hats, this sweater pattern is one of the most popular. The Step by Step Sweater is popular in the knitting community for good reason. It has clean instructions for knitters of any level, and the YouTube tutorial is long and detailed.
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I haven’t knit this pattern yet, but I have had plans to for several years now. I have Istex Lettlopi yarn that I intended to use for another pattern but have since frogged that project. I’m craving a quick and satisfying knit that doesn’t have more advanced techniques.
If you’re looking for more knitting inspiration, be sure to check out Florence’s YouTube channel for pattern reviews and recommendations for other projects!
Florence has published several other knitting patterns, including the Step by Step Cardigan, Forget-Me-Not Jumper, Petal Drop Socks, and the newly released Kitten Catch Mittens.
Be sure to check out the #stepbystepsweater hashtag on Instagram for inspiration for your next make!
Have you made the Step by Step Sweater pattern yet?
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