How to Knit a Sweater - Lesson 1 (Part 1 of 2)

[@katarinakopunekova]

thanks for the tip of leaving little holes in the swatch to remember the needle size! brilliant idea

[@pirodirty]

OMG I LOVE THE STACKS OF YARN BEHIND YOU. I WANT THATTTTTTT

[@giralt23]

thank you so much for these videos! they are just what i was looking for. i wanted to learn how to make a sweater from scratch for any size and now i will be able to thanks to you! :D i had been looking online for a tutorial, but had no luck until i found this!!!

[@anneshirleyduncan]

Thank you for making these videos. Will you make a tutorial for a gauge swatch?

[@nataliesin6963]

I totally waanted to knit a sweater and even made some designs

[@MorningStar765]

OwO i want all that yarn!!!!

[@nkaneti]

ok, i get it, thanks for your help x

[@suttonalaska]

hello! I was curious as to what length of circular needles I need to do this project? thanks! your videos are great

[@knitpicksOfficial]

Hi! Generally when knitting sweaters, you want your needle to be as long or slightly shorter than the circumference of your sweater (it will be hard to knit if you have a needle that is much longer than your sweater circumference). For example, if you are knitting a sweater that is 36" around, a 32" needle would be a good fit. Hope that clears things up a bit for you!

[@erinmclellan2897]

Hi my computer is not attached to a printer and I don't know if I can put this on my Mom's computer, is it okay for me to copy the printouts by drawing/writing them myself?

[@pagm74r]

hello, the videos really help but i dont find the squematic!! can you put another link please? thank you

[@PinkCircleO8]

Can we swatch using a different color of that same yarn type? Like for example, you swatch using orange swish worsted and knit the sweater using black swish worsted?

[@Assmaaaa01]

when doing the sleeves do u need separate circular needles? i have purchased 4mm circular needles 100cm long

[@debidebs]

Look i haven't got time to knit a sweater, is there any way i can get a fabric that is already knitted and just sew it into the cardigan i want

[@Knit1For1Life]

Hello :) I want to knit a jacket, and want to know, can I apply the same rules on a jacket not a sweater?

[@anlabf]

Hi, I just found your tutorial a few days ago. I was wondering where I can find the PDF. I just found the one for lesson 1, 3 and 4. Is there one for each lesson? Thanks a lot!

[@sophiejohn5552]

Hi I start knitting at 5 year old I ,m. Terrible at it I need help

[@jomrca]

i wanted to knit a sweater with viscose or polyester, not wool... can i do it?

[@fredmarley9206]

PLease reply quick, how long will a sweater take to make, and is it easier to make a blanket or a sweater (difficulty and speed wise(

[@vadahaynes365]

do you answer post if so i would like to know if you knitted your sleeves on 2 circuirla needles please reply

[@knitpicksOfficial]

It looks like Nina is only using one circular for the sleeves, probably using the Magic Loop method. We have a video that shows you how to do that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5W2oZZmer-jpM0

[@vadahaynes365]

can you explain how to do a guage like 5 sts/6.25 rows per inch

[@violetta40]

I tried your blog, but cannot find where your math measurment chart is.You said it's an attachment with your blog post, and all you do is fill in the blanks.

[@redheartalthea6562]

Sorry to bother you, I started knitting a few weeks ago and have never done a swatch (or sweater). I am going to cast on soon for my first sweater using your lovely class, but I have read that if knitting in the round you should knit your swatch in the round. I am knitting a rather fitted sweater with a bit of negative ease. However the yarn I'm using is a superwash which I've heard stretches quite a bit (Malabrigo rios). Is the swatch flat usually very different from a faux in the round swatch? Sorry, I have no experience here ! I might just use a flat swatch and wash it, if it stretches just a bit, I will take that into account and hope it will compensate from the tighter tension when knitted in the round. Or I should only do a faux in the round swatch with a technique I found online leaving a loop which you knit every other round... I have only enough yarn for my sweater, but will maybe buy another skein (though only other colors are left in the shop, just to do the swatch if necessary). Any advice?

[@knitpicksOfficial]

Hi there! Generally, you should make your swatch in the way you'll be working your project - which in this case is in the round. The reason for this is a change in tension. For example, when knitting stockinette stitch in the round you only do knit stitches instead of knitting one row and purling one row. Most people have a slightly looser tension when purling, resulting in a tighter gauge when knit in the round. However, if you are unsure and want a good fit, it's always best to do a proper swatch first :)

[@noblumoon]

even at the highest volume setting, the sound is fairly low, so difficult to hear

[@keithelea70]

wonder if she knitted that sweater, if so she's awesome

[@lmrivera61]

I can't hear you, it is recorded so low. Please raise up the volume. My computer is at its highest point of volume.

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

why cant you just put the yarn in a washable bag and wash it, then make your sweater? instead of swatching it then wash it, since you will be washing your garment on a regular basis.