02 Irish Cable Knit Sweater
02sw Top Down: Irish Cable Knit Sweater for Handspun or Exotic Yarn
Skill Level: Advanced.
Yarn Suggestion: This sweater is attractive in a lighter weight yarn. Traditionally done in a light, or white color. Will need approximately 20-24 ounces, depending on size.
This sweater is knit in the round from the top down. It can be made to any size by increasing or decreasing the number of sts between vertical designs. Cable patterns are given in easy-to-follow diagrams. Quite striking! It’s easy to get it to fit because you can try it on as you go.
Knit-so-it-Fits: It can be custom made to fit just about anyone using our special (easy) calculation system.
It is a bit challenging to get started on this sweater, but once you have the collar started, and get through the first rows of the knit charts, it is really fun to be making such a magnificent thing!
There are two cables going down the front and back of the sweater with interesting patterns in between. The knit pattern is actually quite intuitive and becomes easy as you go.
The download pdf pattern has big print and a large knit chart to make it easy. Can be printed out and also works well on a tablet. The pdf file is in two columns so you can swipe it larger for easy reading.
As with all SpinCraft Knitting Patterns this sweater can be knit to any size, using almost any yarn. What you will do is measure yourself, measure the gauge that comes from your yarn, and then perform some easy calculations to get the figures needed to knit this sweater. You are the designer!
See more of our designs and handspun knit tips at Spincraftpatterns.etsy.com.
03sw Color & Texture Sweater Knitting Pattern for Handspun Yarn
03sw Top Down: Raglan Color & Texture Sweater
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Yarn Suggestion: This sweater is great with any size yarn, and particularly suited to designer style, variegated yarn. Perfect for handspun or that crazy yarn you couldn’t resist buying. Will need 20 to 24 ounces, depending on size.
Knit in the round from the neck down. Pattern on the yoke is created by dip-dying yarn, then you knit one color and purl the other. The result is interesting and mystical. Everyone will wonder how you did it!
This sweater has raglan sleeves which are created without any seam needed. When you are done knitting, you just put in on and go!
As with all SpinCraft Knitting Patterns this sweater can be knit to any size, using almost any yarn. What you will do is measure yourself, measure the gauge that comes from your yarn, and then perform some easy calculations to get the figures needed to knit this sweater. You are the designer!
04sw Entrelac Sweater & Hat Knitting Pattern for Handspun Yarn
04sw Side to Side Design: Colorful Entrelac Knit Sweater
Skill Level: Advanced. Must have a good concept of sweater shaping to succeed with this sweater. Once you get going on the entrelac, you will find it easy to do.
Yarn Suggestion: Best with a fine to medium weight yarn. Will need approximately 24 to 28 ounces, depending on size.
Entrelac squares are knit one by one, each “row” with a different color. It’s like weaving a basket. This sweater is knit from sleeve to sleeve. Diagrams help with the entrelac design. The dimension of the squares determine the size. Diagrams in the pattern help you get going with this interesting form of knitting. Sweater is bulky, oversized.
This sweater can be knit to any size with a wide variety of yarns. As with all our patterns, the secret is in the math calculations. The entrelac makes the calculations a little challenging, but this “oversize” sweater is very forgiving in its final fit. It can be made with your selection of colors. The picture featured is my version of the Entrelac Sweater.
Also includes pattern for an Entrelac Hat
As with all SpinCraft Knitting Patterns this sweater can be knit to any size, using almost any yarn. What you will do is measure yourself, measure the gauge that comes from your yarn, and then perform some easy calculations to get the figures needed to knit this sweater. You are the designer!
07sw Two Button Rag Sweater Knitting Pattern for Handspun Yarn
07sw Two Button Rag Sweater Knitting Pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Yarn Suggestion: This sweater is best with a medium to light weight yarn. Our design uses two colors. Skill level includes two-color knitting, and simple cable. Will need 20 to 24 ounces, depending on size.
Knit from the neck down. You can add any patterns that you like. I did mine with a band of color at bottom of yoke and cable on the body. It’s easy to get it to fit because you can try it on as you go.
This sweater has raglan sleeves, and is crafted without any seams. Once you are done with the sweater — you are done. Just put it on and go.
08sw Cable Yoke Sweater Knitting Pattern
08sw Top Down: Color & Cable Sweater
Skill Level: Advanced.
Yarn Suggestion: This sweater is best with a medium to light weight yarn. Our design has a small band of contrasting color which will usually come from the knitter’s scrap pile. Skill level includes two-color knitting, and cables. Will need 20 to 24 ounces, depending on size.
The cable pattern creates the beauty of this sweater, but I added a bit of color to make it snap.
This beautiful sweater mixes cable and color for a striking effect. It’s an easy fit because you begin at the neck and work down, trying it on for fit as you go. Diagrams help with the cables. It is knit entirely in the round, with no seams to sew.
As with all SpinCraft Knitting Patterns this sweater can be knit to any size, using almost any yarn. What you will do is measure yourself, measure the gauge that comes from your yarn, and then perform some easy calculations to get the figures needed to knit this sweater. You are the designer!
10sw Shawl Collar Sweater Knitting Pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate. A nice fitting sweater with drop sleeves and easy color patterns.
Yarn Suggestion: A fine or medium weight yarn will show off the color patterns best, but is also fun with bulky. Will need approximately 16-18 ounces main color, and 3 oz each for second and third colors, depending on size and weight of yarn.
This sweater is knit from the bottom ribbing up, with gussets at armpits. Large collar keeps your neck warm. Easy color design is fun to do. I made mine with a soft, soft cormo wool dyed in earth colors. One of my favorite sweaters to wear.
As with all SpinCraft Knitting Patterns this sweater can be knit to any size, using almost any yarn. What you will do is measure yourself, measure the gauge that comes from your yarn, and then perform some easy calculations to get the figures needed to knit this sweater. You are the designer!
12sw Sleeve to Sleeve Sweater Knitting Pattern
Sleeve to Sleeve Sweater Knitting Pattern
12SW Side to Side: Knit Sweater
Skill Level: Intermediate. My version is done in plain stockinette stitch throughout, and then worn purl side out.
Yarn Suggestion: Good with any yarn. Mine is made with a variagated dyed yarn. Will need approximately 24 to 26 ounces, depending on size.
Start at one sleeve and knit all the way over to the other. Measure right and it will fit like a glove! Can be made on a knitting machine. It’s easy. Very easy to make vertical stripes.
As with all SpinCraft Knitting Patterns this sweater can be knit to any size, using almost any yarn. What you will do is measure yourself, measure the gauge that comes from your yarn, and then perform some easy calculations to get the figures needed to knit this sweater. You are the designer!
14sw Patchwork Sweater
14SW Pieced: Easy Knit Sweater
Skill Level: Easy.
Yarn Suggestion: This sweater would be good with almost any size or type of yarn. Will need about 20 to 25 ounces (depending on size). This sweater is knit in pieces and then assembled.
Fun seams are the design element. You knit eight rectangles and join them with a special stitch and brightly colored yarn. Sleeve panels are made to fit with easy decreases. Knit by hand or machine. Small panels make this a good carry-along project.
As with all SpinCraft Knitting Patterns this sweater can be knit to any size, using almost any yarn. What you will do is measure yourself, measure the gauge that comes from your yarn, and then perform some easy calculations to get the figures needed to knit this sweater. You are the designer!
16sw Aran Cardigan
16SW Bottom Up: Cable Knit Sweater
Skill Level: Advanced. The complication in this sweater is getting your calculations done (may need aspirin!), and getting the hang of the cable patterns. After that, it is sweet brainless knitting to the end.
Yarn Suggestion: Best with a fine to medium weight yarn. Cable sweaters, such as this, are traditionally done in a light or white color. But mine was really fun in maroon. Will need approximately 22 to 24 ounces, depending on size.
Knit from the bottom up with an interesting series of cable and texture patterns. Cables start on saddle shoulder and go down to wrist. Design gives a nice square fit to the shoulders. I knit mine with a soft cormo wool that is a delight to knit and wear.
This sweater has a very nice fit. The saddle shoulders are better for shaping than shoulder pads. A very fun sweater to knit.
As with all SpinCraft Knitting Patterns this sweater can be knit to any size, using almost any yarn. What you will do is measure yourself, measure the gauge that comes from your yarn, and then perform some easy calculations to get the figures needed to knit this sweater. You are the designer!
18sw One Piece Blouse, Knit, The Bog Shirt
Skill Level: Easy.
Yarn Suggestion: This sweater would be good with almost any size or type of yarn. Will need about 20 to 25 ounces (depending on size). A great option for a child size sweater.
This ancient clothing technique can be woven, knit or crochet in many variations. All you do is make a square with well-placed slits and fold it over for the arms. Short sleeves come to the elbow.
This style is sometimes called the “Bog Shirt.” Samples of this design, made from cut skins, have been found in archeological digs – and are one of mankind’s oldest clothing designs. It is still a fantastic way to make a shirt for modern knitters.
As with all SpinCraft Knitting Patterns this sweater can be knit to any size, using almost any yarn. What you will do is measure yourself, measure the gauge that comes from your yarn, and then perform some easy calculations to get the figures needed to knit this sweater. You are the designer!
19sw Scoop Neck Sweater Knitting Pattern
Bottom Up: Textured Sweater Knitting Pattern
Skill Level: Experienced. This sweater has ten different knit-purl combination stitch patterns in it. Not so hard to do, really. The experience needed for this sweater is no more than patience.
Yarn Suggestion: Best with a fine to medium weight yarn. Will need approximately 20 to 24 ounces, depending on size.
This sweater is beautiful done in white or a light color. Texture pattern is created with an easy sequence of knit/purl patterns. Works from the bottom up. Gusset at armpit gives a comfortable fit. sleeves are picked up and knit down to cuff. Large scoop neck. No seams.
As with all SpinCraft Knitting Patterns this sweater can be knit to any size, using almost any yarn. What you will do is measure yourself, measure the gauge that comes from your yarn, and then perform some easy calculations to get the figures needed to knit this sweater. You are the designer!
21sw Lace Sweater w/saddle Shoulder Knitting Pattern
23sw Lace Sweater w/saddle Shoulder Knitting Pattern
Bottom Up: Lace Knit Sweater
Skill Level: Experienced. Once you get the hang of the lace pattern on this sweater, it is not too hard. the actual shaping is pretty easy and straight-forward.
Yarn Suggestion: Best with a fine to medium weight yarn. Will need approximately 14 to 22 ounces, depending on what type of fiber you are using, size and length of sweater. Mine is made with a very fine flax, and weighs 14 ounces.
Ready for some lace? I knit my sweater with lovely Euroflax linen yarn. It has a wonderful drape and feel. Any fine yarn will do. Sweater is knit from the bottom up. A modified raglan decrease forms the yoke which is finished with saddle shoulder. No need to shape the neck. It’s like magic! Then sleeves are joined at gusset and worked to cuff. A delightful experience.
As with all SpinCraft Knitting Patterns this sweater can be knit to any size, using almost any yarn. What you will do is measure yourself, measure the gauge that comes from your yarn, and then perform some easy calculations to get the figures needed to knit this sweater. You are the designer!
23sw Cocoon & Poncho
Knit, Crochet or Woven Shrug Pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Yarn Suggestion: Yarn type will vary wildly depending on if you are going to knit, crochet or weave your material. Approximately 18 to 20 ounces.
Lovely wrap made with your choice of stitches. It’s a big square with a slit. The elegant look of this wrap is created by the particular way it drapes on the body. Can be woven, knit or crocheted.
Also Included:
Poncho Pattern
Skill Level: Easy. A poncho is always a great start for the beginning knitter, crocheter or weaver.
Yarn Suggestion: Good with any weight yarn. Will need approximately 12 to 14 ounces, depending on size.
Kids will love this wrap around poncho which can be made with any yarn — and with any medium: woven, knit or crochet!
As with all SpinCraft Knitting Patterns this item can be made to any size, using almost any yarn. The bonus in this pattern is that you can do it in any medium. What you will do is measure yourself, measure the gauge that comes from your yarn, and then perform some easy calculations to get the figures needed to knit this piece. You are the designer!
24sw Favorite Things Sweater
Bottom Up: Two Colorful Knit Sweater Patterns Included
Skill Level: Inermediate. This sweater has color-chart knitting patterns to follow.
Yarn Suggestion: Best with a fine to medium weight yarn. My sweater uses a tweed yarn for the main body color, and uses two solid, contrasting colors for the pattern bands. Will need approximately 20 to 24 ounces, depending on size. If you follow my color scheme, you’ll need approx 6 and 2 ounces of the solid contrasting colors.
Make it with your favorite theme. Charts are given for llamas, skiers and dancers. Sweater is started at bottom. Easy decreases create collar, then sleeves are picked up and knit down.
As with all SpinCraft Knitting Patterns this sweater can be knit to any size, using almost any yarn. What you will do is measure yourself, measure the gauge that comes from your yarn, and then perform some easy calculations to get the figures needed to knit this sweater. You are the designer!
25sw Short Sleeve to Sleeve Sweater
Short Sleeve to Sleeve Sweater
Side: Colorful Knit Sweater
Skill Level: Intermediate. Easy to do stripes are followed by band knit from three-color knitting chart.
Yarn Suggestion: Good with any weight yarn from fine to bulky. Will need approximately 12 to 20 ounces, depending on size. This is a good project for some of your left-over colors.
This sweater looks great with vertical stripes and a complimentary bottom color pattern. Knitting starts at rib of one sleeve and finishes on the other. Bottom band is picked up and knit in the round. Top can be made on a knitting machine.
As with all SpinCraft Knitting Patterns this sweater can be knit to any size, using almost any yarn. What you will do is measure yourself, measure the gauge that comes from your yarn, and then perform some easy calculations to get the figures needed to knit this sweater. You are the designer!
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