Top-Down Cardigans | scroll to find free patterns available below
Top-down knitting really baffled me as I preferred to knit pieces.
The finishing job of sewing seams was something I enjoyed doing.
Curiosity got the better of me - What was this magical way of knitting which started at the neck, working down the yoke, dividing for sleeves and finally working the body ending with most of the sweater.
Wow, no seams. Of course if you wanted sleeves you would pick up the stitches around the armhole.
My exercise began with a baby garment, small and easy to rip back if I had a problem.
So pleasant was this experience, I ventured into garment patterns designed for crocheting top down.
Looking back, I wondered what took me so long to try this method.
Starting with a small project was ideal to quickly see how the garment comes together.
There are 5 baby garments for you to try - 3 cardigans and 2 pullovers.
Small and satisfying projects for cottage knitting!
Be sure to read complete article (links to other parts at bottom of post) | http://www.knitdarling.com/blog/sweetness-kal-part-3-transition-to-body
Striped Cardigan | free pattern available here
Double Breasted Cardigan | free pattern available here
Fair Isle Cardigan | free pattern available here
Striped Pullover (inset) | free pattern available here
Green Bayview Pullover free pattern available here
Video Tutorial | How To Knit Top-Down Pullover
Video Tutorial | How To Knit a Top-Down Hoodie
Video Tutorial | How To Divide For Sleeves in a Top-Down Sweater
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Thanks so much for sharing! With a new grandbaby on the way I can't wait to try one of these out.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! These will be perfect
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