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How to Knit a Raglan Sweater with Straight Needles + Video
In this post, I’m sharing how to knit a Raglan Sweater with straight needles, great for beginners. It’s a 4 pieces bottom-up construction, as follows: We’ll start at the hem (made in 2 x 2 Ribbing stitch), then, work up to the neckline in Stockinette stitch, ending with the neckline (also knitted in 2 x 2 Ribbing stitch). The good news is that the back and the front are the same, as the sleeves. So you’ll knit one of them and then repeat the process for the second one. Furthermore, there’s no need for the circular needles (not even for the neckline)… easy-peasy! Actually, after sharing another lovely sweater pattern…
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How to knit a Sweater with straight needles
Today, I’m sharing how to knit a Sweater with straight needles, (round neck or crew neck), and I’ll show you how to do it, step by step. Last week, I showed you how to knit a sweater tailored to your measurements, today I wanted to post something different, no maths included! This pattern comes in five sizes: From XS up to XXL. There’s no need to calculate anything, it’s easy to knit and you’ll be in love with the result 😉 It’s a 4 pieces bottom-up construction, knitted with straight needles, and the neckband will be worked in the round… it’s easy, I’ll show you how 😉 I’ve chosen a…
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Batwing Sweater free knitting pattern
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a Batwing Sweater, step by step. A free knitting pattern, made of cotton yarn, light and loose, ideal for Summer. The sweater is also long enough to cover the hips. I designed this pattern in 3 sizes (S, M, and L), all of them easy to modify. It’s also possible to use another stitch pattern, just take into account that if you want to substitute the lace section, the new stitch should have multiples of 4. Cuff to cuff Sweater Construction To knit the Batwing Sweater, we start knitting a 1 x 1 Rib stitch section. To form the first sleeve, we…
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How to knit a Sweater for children aged 2-4 years, step by step
A basic pattern for knitting a children’s sweater using straight needles, step by step. If you only know how to knit and how to purl, this one is perfect for you! The size of this Raglan sweater is for toddlers around 2 to 4 years of age, and it’s really easy to customize. It’s also much easier than the V-Neck Baby Cardigan we made last time! The techniques used are: Knit, purl, knit two stitches together, purl two stitches together, and increase one stitch. Finished sweater measurements Chest: 32 cm / 24 in Body length (from underarm to hem): 22.5 cm / 8.85 in Sleeve length (underarm to cuff): 23…
