Knitting patterns for sweaters: 10 free sweater patterns

They like to knit sweaters, but smooth and frizzy right is too boring ">

For all sweater patterns described here, it is best to use a smooth yarn with no effects, i.e. no bouclé wool or the like. So the patterns come into their own. With pattern knitting, the knitted fabric is often significantly narrower or wider than with plain right. Therefore, make a stitch test before you start with the sweater. This ensures that the garment fits perfectly and you can practice the pattern at the same time. Measure on your sample how many stitches correspond to ten centimeters in width and height. In the case of very densely knitted patterns, the yarn consumption is also higher. So buy plenty.

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• Knitting pattern for sweaters
  • rib pattern
  • checkerboard
  • cable stitch
  • Zigzag pattern
  • Checked
  • diamond pattern
  • Norwegermuster
  • Hound's-tooth check
  • Hourglass pattern
  • polka dots

Knitting pattern for sweaters

rib pattern

The rib pattern is a classic and simple knitting pattern for sweaters. The longitudinal ribs result in an elastic knitted fabric and thus give the sweater a perfect fit. The cross ribs create an interesting stripe look. The lace pattern ribs are a bit more demanding because you have to work with envelopes and knit stitches. The airy pattern is perfect for summer sweaters. Rib patterns are very versatile. In our instructions, we show you numerous variants and explain the required techniques.

Knit rib pattern - Instructions for ribs and cross ribs

checkerboard

The checkerboard pattern looks effective, although it consists only of right and left stitches. The two-tone version is also suitable as a sweater pattern. Two threads are carried on the back. You can learn this technique quickly using our checkerboard pattern guide.

Knit checkerboard: one and two colors - free instructions

cable stitch

Cable knits are a real classic for sweaters and transform your knitted part into a work of art. They look complicated, but in reality they can be done easily with an auxiliary needle. Braids pull the knitted fabric together strongly. You therefore need significantly more stitches than, for example, with plain right. We show you different variants of the changeable cable pattern. Choose your favorite here.

Knitting cable pattern - Instructions for beginners

Zigzag pattern

Zigzag patterns are a real eye-catcher on your sweater. We will show you step by step how to knit a horizontal, a vertical and a diagonal serrated pattern . For all you need no further knowledge than right and left stitches. We also explain how to design your own zigzag pattern.

Knit zig zag pattern - free guide for beginners

Checked

Checks are a popular and timeless pattern for clothing. We explain how to decorate your next self-knitted sweater with the decorative boxes . For the framed checks and the offset check pattern, you only need right and left stitches. The striking multi-colored checks are knitted with the lifting stitch technique, in which you only use one color for each row. You can learn how this works and how to rework the individual samples in our instructions.

Knit Check Pattern - Free DIY Check Knit Instructions

diamond pattern

Another nice sweater pattern is the diamond pattern. In the single-color variant, the diamonds stand out plastically due to the different structures of the right and left stitches. With the two-tone pattern, take threads in two different colors with you when knitting on the back. Read the following instructions on how to refinish the pretty diamond patterns.

Knit diamond pattern: one and two colors - free instructions

Norwegermuster

The traditional Norwegian pattern makes your self-knitted sweater a unique piece. In our instructions, we show you how to knit the typical graphic shapes and motifs in several colors. To do this, carry two or more threads on the back of the knitted fabric. We also give you suggestions for modifications. For example, knit stripes in a Norwegian pattern alternating with single-colored areas. We will also explain how to create your own Norwegian pattern. In another guide, we will show you how to knit a snowflake. A real eye-catcher for a winter sweater!

Knit Norwegian pattern - Instructions for simple Norwegian pattern

Learn to knit Norwegian patterns - technique and instructions

Hound's-tooth check

The black and white houndstooth pattern originally comes from Scotland and is a timeless fashion classic . On top of that it is not difficult to knit if you know the technique of two-tone knitting with tension threads on the back. If not, learn how in our guide.

Knit houndstooth pattern - Instructions with pictures

Hourglass pattern

The hourglass pattern is an effective knitting pattern that not everyone knows. We show you a small and a large version. Both are knitted with three colors. The patterns look expensive, but basically consist only of simple strips. The grids are created using lifting meshes . This technique has the advantage that you only have to knit with one color in each row and the pattern still appears multicolored. In our instructions, we show you step by step how you work lifting stitches and how the two hourglass patterns are created.

Knit hourglass pattern - Instructions with pictures

polka dots

Dots loosen up your knitted fabric in an unobtrusive way. The monochrome pattern is a very simple knitting pattern for sweaters. Regularly strewn left stitches on a smooth right background result in subtle dots. The two-tone version is a little more striking. Here you work with the simple lifting machine technology. We explain this to you in the following instructions. You will also learn how to modify the dot patterns presented at will.

Knit Dot Pattern - Simple Instructions