Newbie Sweater
Never knitted a sweater before? The Newbie Sweater is made for you. Big needles and fluffy yarn mean you'll see progress fast, and you only need a few simple techniques to get there.
Every step in the pattern has its own photo, and the techniques link to our instructional videos, so you're never left guessing. The sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down, so you can try it on as you go.
The result is an oversized sweater with big balloon sleeves, in sizes XXS to XXL.
This orange version is knitted in Drops Air held double, in the colorway Electric Orange.
Difficulty:
Never knitted a sweater before? The Newbie Sweater is made for you. Big needles and fluffy yarn mean you'll see progress fast, and you only need a few simple techniques to get there.
Every step in the pattern has its own photo, and the techniques link to our instructional videos, so you're never left guessing. The sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down, so you can try it on as you go.
The result is an oversized sweater with big balloon sleeves, in sizes XXS to XXL.
This orange version is knitted in Drops Air held double, in the colorway Electric Orange.
Newbie Sweater is worked top down. Each step is explained in detail with pictures. First, the back piece is worked (top of the back piece), whereafter stitches are picked up for both shoulders and the neckline is shaped with increases. Both shoulders are joined centre front to shape the front neckline. The front piece is worked flat, before the front and back piece are closed to the round under the armhole openings. The body is then worked in rounds. Finally, you pick up stitches for the sleeves around the armhole openings and work them top down in rounds.
About this version
This sweater is knitted in Drops Air in Elektrisk Oransje.
Marte is wearing size L, is 163 cm and has a bust measurement of approx. 100 cm.
Digital pattern – all sizes included
You’ll find it on your profile after purchase, or we’ll email it to you if you don’t have one yet.
Yarn
Drops Air (50 g = 150 m)
400 (400) 500 (550) 600 (700) 750 g
Gauge
17 stitches per 10 cm in stockinette.
You can also knit this in any yarn that gives the same gauge. See alternatives
Knitting needles
Recommended size: 5 mm. Lengths depend on the size you’re knitting.
Knit a swatch first
Everyone knits a little differently – knit a small swatch and check your gauge before you start your project.
Watch how to knit a swatchSize | Bust measurement | Bust circumference | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
XXS | 75–80 | 100 | 52 |
XS | 80–85 | 104 | 52 |
S | 85–90 | 110 | 54 |
M | 90–95 | 120 | 60 |
L | 95–105 | 130 | 64 |
XL | 105–115 | 140 | 68 |
XXL | 115–125 | 153 | 68 |
All measurements are in cm.
Bust measurement: Measure yourself at the widest point of your chest to find your chest measurement and see what your recommended size is. If you're in between two sizes, you can choose the larger one.
Bust circumference: The Newbie Sweater is extra oversized, and is knitted with 25–40 cm positive ease, depending on the size.
Length: Measured mid-back, excluding the neckband.
