Would like to learn how to knit your first seamed sweater?
Then our Fornida sweater is a great place to start. It's designed for a chunky yarn so your stitches are larger and the whole pattern works up a bit more quickly so you can learn everything you need to know as fast as possible.
With this knitting pattern & workshop, we go through:
- how to read your knitting,
- how to count your rows,
- how to work in the round,
- how to fix stitches if you have a mishap along the way,
- how to work increases and decreases for the neck and the side.
Phew, that seems like a lot, but I promise it's easier than you'd think!
As with all our beginner patterns, you can choose between starting on an adult or child sized garment or choose the Fornida project workshop, which comes with all the step-by-step videos you need to knit your Fornida seamed sweater with the bonus that the workshop comes with both patterns.
If you have a problem with seaming or how to block or finish your sweater, this is also a great place to start. To find out more about the Fornida sweater, just press play and let Carol guide you through this pattern:
FAQ
How long will it take to knit my first sweater pattern?
It depends on the complexity of the pattern and how much time you dedicate to knitting, but if you've chosen to knit our Fornida kid's sweater, many of our students finish within a week and move on to their chosen adult garment. The most important thing is to take your time and enjoy the process!
What materials do I need to knit my first sweater pattern?
We have yarn kits for our recommended Fornida sweaters as your first seamed garment knitting project. But in general, you will need:
- Enough yarn for the size you want to knit it the same yarn weight.
- Needle sizes needed to achieve the pattern gauge.
- Stitch markers to denote increase sections.
- A ruler to measure gauge and lengths.
- A darning needle to weave in the ends.
What are some common techniques I need to know for knitting a sweater?
Some common techniques you need to know are listed below. Luckily we have all of them in our tutorial section but we also have our this project workshop that will walk you step-by-step through your first top-down seamless sweater.
What if I don't like the Fornida seamless knitting pattern and don't want to start there?
We have put together a collection of beginner yarn kits right here so you can start right away. Just choose a yarn kit, add your pattern or choose the corresponding workshop and you're off!
Please note all beginner workshops come with both the child and adult knitting patterns.
Happy Knitting!
