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How to Knit a Sweater (Without a Pattern)

ecofriend. lia

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In today's video, I want to take you along in the process of knitting a new sweater for my minimalist wardrobe. Since sustainability is very important to me I bought the wool secondhand. I knitted this sweater without a pattern and want to show and explain to you how I did it so you know how to knit your own sweater if that is something you are interested in.

Techniques I used: (these are videos from other creators that I think explain the individual techniques quite well, so you can learn them if you don't know how to do them yet)
Cast on: Longtail Cast On for Beginners
Twisted rib: How to Knit a Twisted Rib Stitch - a Rib ...
Raglan Increases: How to M1R (make one right) and M1L (make ...
Decreases: How to knit a right leaning decrease
Tubular bind-off: Knitting Help - Tubular Bind-Off

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20 Comments

@CatBloom42 5 years ago

Ok, I owe you an apology. When you started knitting, I commented that it would be probably impossible to make a sweater with that amount of wool, but you pulled it off! The sweater looks great!

@ingrid4237 5 years ago

Make a scrunchie from the leftover yarn

@thebinbin50 4 years ago

I am a fairly new knitter. And discovered your videos about a year ago. I really love your vision on making sweaters without a pattern. I do the same, or I try to… I use the tutorials for raglan increases, a measuring tape, and go for it! I’ve studied other patterns and their ‘repeat’ instructions to get an idea of the shaping at shoulders. Working on one right now that I decided to do a rolled collar, and your video popped up! Nice! Thank you!

@missadrisaã 3 years ago (edited)

Ty so so much for this tut . Like literally , I was trying to make a sweater for beginners but every one was showing the hardest designs,so I couldn't make it. After I saw this tutorial, I was super happy since I FINALLY made a sweater. Thank you so much, You encourage me to do more knitting.

@lanaavrutova128 5 years ago

1/6....!!!!! 🤦 I feel so dumb right now. Such a simple formula! Thank you. Really thank you.

@daliasarkar382 4 years ago

This is a beautiful sweater 😭 please share a pattern with exact stitches for different sizes. I'm a complete beginner, it will help many like me.

@MsWalkaLot 3 years ago

I made a super chunky sweater without a pattern and I love it.

@Go-zi1py 5 years ago

I love it! The color is great on you also. It's a triple win; second hand yarn, a hobby and a useful item!

@caddywampus 3 years ago

Thank you, you are a life saver, I've been so frustrated with patterns lately!

@egoreknits 4 years ago

Very nice. I love it. So far, my forays into the sweater and top knitting world have failed. However, I plan to continue trying. Your sweater turned out fantastic.

@scottishbookgal 5 years ago

Amazing! I was gutted when you pulled apart the other one, but this looks so much better! I saw it in your last video and couldn’t wait to see it in full- such a beautiful sweater, well done! ☺️

@shirleycoonce8726 4 years ago

I'm happy for you. And very proud it worked.
Keep up the good work.

@michellepissk-schupak5440 2 years ago

I just saw this video for the first time. I love knitting and have been working hard at sweaters, ie on my second. I am struggling through different approaches and will not give up. I love the yarn and yarn color you chose. Your cropped sweater is beautiful with an amazing fit. I can't wait to watch your other videos. Thank you for this wonderful insight.

@rebeccab_bwlt 5 years ago

I can knit rectangles in jersey and purl all day, but I struggle to get past that. I have been thinking about getting a Wool & the Gang set or taking a knitting class to learn more and get over the intellectual bump. I adored your last sweater and I am so excited to see this one! I love that you included your partly-knit sweater in your full wardrobe tour today. I smiled when I saw it! (Very warm for shoulders. Not so warm for midriff. For now.)

@thegreenestlaw 5 years ago

OMG this is so cool!! It turned out so well (and in only 5 days?!)

@docmarmalade5224 5 years ago

Wow, just wow. I wish I had your skill and confidence.

@socksandsandalsASMR 5 years ago

Oh uau! It’s so beautiful! Congratulations. You should be very proud and I’m so jealous!

@lizabean723 5 years ago (edited)

very adorable at 0:02 & so exciting to see it at 8:10 !
(pssst, i know you said you didn't need another sweater, but you've also have had a conundrum with that dark hoodie... i think you know what to do ;) ~friendly encouragement only)

@lindawarner7046 5 years ago

Oh my, it's beautiful! You did such a good job.

@diyangeluk 5 years ago

You are a brilliant lady. I love how you resused old wool to make a truly stunning raglan sweater. I also like how it has a very fitted look. I learn't a few tips and tricks from you aswell. Greatly appreciated and WELL DONE 🥰🥰