Bulky Sweater

[knitaura]

I'm looking for a sweater pattern that uses bulky yarn. This will be my first sweater, so I want to make it less daunting by using a bulkier yarn. I wondered if anyone had any good suggestions?

[Jan in CA]

There are so many types of sweaters it would help if you'd narrow down what you want. Cardigan or pullover? Free or purchase? Seamless or seamed?

Here's a few to start -
http://www.berroco.com/189/189_gretta.html
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/1195AD.html?r=1
http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/vi..._id=12&lang=en

[knitcindy]

For my very first sweater I used a book called "The Yarn Girls' Guide to Simple Knits" by Julie Carles & Joanna Jacobs. The directions are VERY simple to follow and I even changed the pattern a little but still EASY to do!!!

I did notice that their patterns are more for "thinner" women, of which I am not. But I was able to find one that worked.

HTH, knitcindy

[suzeeq]

Have you checked the website for the yarn you're using? Often they have free patterns listed that use the same yarn.

[knitaura]

I was thinking of knitting a pullover.

[knitcindy]

Sorry, I meant to recommend the sweater patterns in that "Yarn Girls" book, not the whole book!!!! I made the one called "A Tempting Turtleneck" and the instructions are VERY easy to follow.

Check to see if your local library has it, because that's what I did and I loved it!!!

knitcindy

[ArtLady1981]

Have you checked the website for the yarn you're using? Often they have free patterns listed that use the same yarn.

Great idea!!!

[ArtLady1981]

This is a great bulky yarn pullover. I've knit it several times. It is a great design because it is also dropped shoulders. No armhole shaping on the body pieces nor the sleeves.





This is a great book! I've knit numerous patterns from it! Still do!



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