How to Knit a Sweater: All the Basics!

Oh boy oh boy, here we go. Get comfortable. Get cozy. Not cozy enough? Well you're in luck because here's the video that's going to teach you how to knit the coziest of cozy, the queen of comfort, the reason sheep exist: THE SWEATER.

How to knit a sweater is actually easy it's almost sickening how not-intimidating it is once you learn the basics, so those are what I cover in this video.

Shortcuts!
Putting stitches on hold: 4:10
Combining them all together: 11:56
Shaping the shoulders: 22:30

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(Also, yes it's been 6 months since my last video. Plz forgive me.)

[jear]

I love how the audio so clear without any annoying music

[spasserfar]

Is he really simultaneously presenting this as "the easiest sweater ever to knit" and admitting to 'f' it up at end...i'm already loving this guy.

[elisa.r.g]

Oh my goodness! My New Years resolution was to learn to knit a sweater, and I just started today. This video is a GOD SEND

[mmccorm]

“A kid would be lucky to have a sweater at all.” 😂 That’s a quotable quote, especially when I mess up a kid’s sweater!

[ninameyer]

This is the best knitting tutorial I've ever watched!! I've been knitting for about 7 years and I've always been to scared to do things like this. Blankets are my specialty because they are simple. I really want to knit a sweater now because you explained it and taught it so well!! And don't worry about making a mistake, we all do. You've inspired me so thank you for that!

[laduke]

Thanks so much for not only the tutorial but no jarring back ground music, no over talking, just a pleasant and exciting to get started simple sweater to try, appreciate this RJ, blessings from Nashville, TN!

[raphaelsylla]

Okay. Good to know you caught the mistake AFTER completing the sweater. I was almost about to shout at my phone like WTH. But in all honesty, this has been the most simplest and easy to follow sweater making video. Everything is so straight forward, as someone who is still fairly new to knitting (bout 3 years, I think), I was able to understand without questioning myself. Good job. And I do miss watching your videos tbh.

[deniselambert]

I love learning something new everyday. Today I learned how knitting a sweater in the round is joined with the sleeves. I’ve knitted many sweaters, all in flat pieces. I now feel confident that I can make one in the round. Thanks! I’ll add a project like this to my list of Projects While Under Quarantine. 😷👏🏽

[FreyaCatherineMusic]

This is exactly the type of tutorial i love! I have trouble with vry exact instructions and much prefer this kind of general overview so i can work it out for myself as i learn bettr that way - thank you for making my quarantine more productive!

[riverbanzachamploo]

I've never knit a sweater this way before thank you for teaching me this technique and also I love how you left your mistake in the video. It no only shows us a mistake that we should avoid. It makes us see that everyone makes knitting mistakes here and there and it isn't the end of the world.

[SleepyCatSundries]

I’ve been crocheting for years with only rudimentary knitting skills. I’ve been looking to step up my game and this video has made it seem so much easier and much less scary! Thanks 💖

[debidou]

You explained the math well, dear. I am a knitter of over 50 years. Knitting is simple it’s always the math that twists me in knots. I enjoy a good pattern and YouTube has been a wonderful tool huh? Thank you ✌🏻❤️

[janievalgunn]

Such a lovely colour for a sweater! Regardless of the “mistake” it looks wonderful! I’m happy to see a video from you!!! 😊

[Come_AsYouAre]

absolutley love you and ure channel, ive just decided to start knitting as a means of destressing, and ure channel has assured me that ive made the right choice, u explain everything so well and are just beyond helpful, even just watching u knit and hearing ure voice is theraputic, sending you love, thank you for ure videos .

[nicoleamichetti]

You are the Julia child of knitting in all the most wonderful ways. Thank you for making such genuine and clearly explained videos!

[hannahc]

I wanted to knit a child sweater, but have been withholding for years until I stumbled your tutorial. It is easy to follow with your clear explanation to a new knitter like me. Thank you for sharing. 🇭🇲

[estelle]

It's my 3rd day of knitting and I'm half way through the back of a cardigan! I plan to do a sweater next, I'm already hooked and so excited to knit more.

[smallfootprint]

Love this color, and love that you're so genuine and honest. Now I'm not so sensitive about my mistakes. I consider myself a beginner, and haven't made anything yet without mistakes. One thing it's doing for me is helping my learn how to fix them. Another thing is that I'm learning to live with some of my mistakes. I've made some hats, some wash cloths and scarves, so nothing crucial. lol. Now I'd like to make a sweater, and some socks, so I'm looking for some help. I'll take a look for something simpler. I'm probably not ready for this one. Helps that you show us that we all can make mistakes. Thanks for all you do.

[theowlhouseseason]

You seem like such a chill and nice person:)
I'm just starting to knit and this video made me feel very confident about doing it

[NatalieR.]

THANK YOU! I‘m desperate to learn how to knit a sweater but hesitated because the patterns always look so complicated. Most patterns for beginners connect the sleeves to a squareshaped body which I don’t like because of the optics of the seam at the side of the arms. The way you connect the sleeves to the body looks way more elegant! 😊👍