Sweaters are typically one of the more advance knitting projects. Beginners would be better suited starting with a more simple project before undertaking a full sweater. When knitting a sweater, or any fitted garment for that matter, it's important to consider gauge.
Beginner/Intermediate.
Gauge: 4.0 stitches per inch or 16.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Intermediate.
Gauge: 3.0 stitches per inch or 12.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Intermediate.
Gauge: 5.0 stitches per inch or 20.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Beginner/Intermediate.
Gauge: 3.5 stitches per inch or 14.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Intermediate.
Gauge: 3.75 stitches per inch or 15.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Intermediate/Advanced.
Gauge: 4.25 stitches per inch or 17.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Pattern book.
Intermediate.
Gauge: 5.0 stitches per inch or 20.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Intermediate.
Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch or 18.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Intermediate/Advanced.
advanced.
Gauge: 6.0 stitches per inch or 24.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Beginner.
Beginner/Intermediate.
Gauge: 4.0 stitches per inch or 16.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Pattern book.
Intermediate.
Gauge: 4.0 stitches per inch or 16.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Intermediate.
Gauge: 5.0 stitches per inch or 20.0 stitches per 4 inches.