This guide will help you learn how to design your own seamless, set-in sleeve sweater with short-row sleeve caps. It first explains the general construction, and then it walks you through the prep work and math needed to plan and knit your own sweater. It’s full of helpful illustrations and detailed photos to give you the skills you need to design your own sweater. At the end of the guide is an example pattern for a simple cardigan that helps illustrate how the construction is put to use.

The Pacesetter headband and mitts are the perfect accessory set for winter. The headband is knit flat and joined with a cute, snug knot. The fingerless mitts are knit in the round from the cuff up. The slip stitch pattern featured on both projects might look complicated, but it’s easy to work, and both the headband and mitts will just fly off your needles. Knit in a sturdy wool and nylon yarn, this set will keep you cozy and survive a lot of wear and tear.

Pulling from bits and pieces of all things weird and wonderful, Spooky! is a collection of five garments with options for any season. The collection includes two cardigans, two pullover sweaters, and one warm-weather top, with a few different construction methods and yarn weights.

A collection of five knitting-inspired colorwork knits.

In need of some bewitching drama? Cast on Morticia. The sweater starts with the upper right and left shoulders, which are joined when the back neckline is cast on. After the back is knit down to the bottom of the armholes, it’s placed on hold and stitches are picked up from each shoulder for the front, which is knit similarly to the upper back....

Simple details dress up this cute and casual seamless cardigan. Narrow garter stitch columns, inspired by the grooves on pumpkins, run down the body and sleeves, and neat garter triangles decorate the pockets of Ichabod. The body is worked from the bottom up, starting with the bottom band. Stitches are added for the pocket linings, which are kn...

Decorated in lace panels inspired by deadly nightshade, Belladonna is a sweet but subtly diabolical cropped cardigan. Belladonna is knit seamlessly from the top down, starting with the upper back. Stitches are picked up from the cast-on edge for the fronts, and the fronts and back are joined when the underarm stitches are added. The body is kni...

Spooky vibes aren’t just for cooler days! Sanderson is warm-weather crop top worked in multiple pieces and in multiple directions. So that an elastic casings can easily be made at both the waist and shoulders, the body is worked from the waist up in one piece with waist shaping, and the ruffle is knit from the top down with a crocheted edging. ...

What better circular motifs exist in nature than the spiderweb? The inspiration is obvious for this top-down, circular-yoke sweater. Arachne’s stranded colorwork yoke starts the project. When the yoke is the appropriate depth, stitches are placed on hold for each sleeve with additional underarm stitches cast on. The body is knit down in the rou...

Add a quick layer to your wardrobe with Rhody! Knit in a light-worsted yarn with minimal yardage, you’ll have your piece finished in no time. Rhody is a seamless Bolero with an all-over eyelet stitch pattern with purl stitch accents. The patterns starts with the upper back, which is put on hold after it’s knit to the underarm. Fronts are picked...

Create a cabled beret with your ideal fit with customizable top-down Dubois. Depth and band size can easily be mixed and matched. Choose the depth to achieve your desired look and a band that will fit with some negative ease. For a crisply blocked beret, the smaller depths are better suited for finer hair, and the larger depths work well to fit...

Bundle up! Bouncy cables and a deep collar make Sorcha the ideal choice for wearing around the house on a chilly winter day. The cardigan is knit from the top down, starting with the upper back. Stitches are picked up from the cast-on edge for the fronts, and they’re joined with the upper back when the underarms are cast on. The body is knit st...

Knit a forest of your own with Fura. Textured trees made up of increases, decreases, and small cables grace the reverse stockinette background of this beanie. Knit from the top down in the round, Fura features simple, classic construction that starts with the crown and is easy to adjust on a whim. The set of trees alternate in height for added ...

Twisting cables spice up this snug-fitting cropped cardigan. Lewton is knit from the top down seamlessly. A large cabled panel runs down the back, and smaller offset cables decorate the fronts. The upper back is worked first and then put on hold, and the fronts are picked up from the cast-on edge and knit down with a scoop neck. The fronts and ...

An updated classic, Crumb is a cute layering piece to help you keep your favorite dresses in rotation all year long. The seamless cropped cardigan has sweet scallops that wrap around the neckline, down the front, and around the fitted waist. The upper back is started first, with scallops at the base of the back neck. When the upper back is long...

Inspired by midcentury sunburst clocks and mirrors, Populuxe is simply bursting with style. The cropped cardigan is knit seamlessly from the top down. A unique sunburst motif made up of slipped stitches, mini cables, and eyelets begins the upper back. When the upper back is long enough, it’s placed on hold, and stitches are picked up from the c...

Chilly nights and ocean breezes call for a good, light, Summer cardigan like Tierney. The textured waist band is knit first from side to side, and it’s a wonderfully portable start to the sweater. Stitches are picked up along the long edge of the waistband for the body. It’s knit up in stockinette with waist shaping for an attractive fit. The b...

Light and easy Waters’s uncomplicated details provide fuss-free Summer style. This retro top features a high front neckline with a deep scooped back, classic skinny stripes, and loads of relaxing stockinette. It’s knit seamlessly from the top down, starting with the back. A small amount of short row shaping on the shoulders helps the simple sha...

Make the snuggly sweater of your dreams with Adiantum. This seamless pullover pattern offers a variety of options. Choose your favorite length – cropped, full, or dress length – and cast on. All lengths follow the same instructions through the waist shaping, and then you have the option to move on to the bottom lace band, hip shaping, or hip sh...

Kitschy or subtle, the choice is yours with this festive pullover. Decorate your tree with beads and baubles like a Christmas tree, or leave it plain and natural. This reverse-stockinette pullover is knit mostly seamlessly, beginning with the upper back. The upper front is picked up and knit from the upper back cast-on edge, and the sweater is ...

Inspired by wrap-tops, Anaheim is a cross-over front cardigan that buttons at each side with an all-over lace stitch pattern. The cardigan begins with the upper back, which is placed on hold after the armhole shaping. Stitches are picked up from the upper back’s cast-on edge for the fronts. After joining the fronts and back when the underarm st...

Dig out your best round, bouncy yarn for this one! Tessellate is a seamless, top-down pullover with geometric textured panels made up of knit and purl stitches. The sweater starts with the textured upper back, which is placed on hold once the underarms are reached. The front gets picked up from the back and knit down with matching panels. The f...

Wainthropp embraces all things cute and crafty. The cardigan is knit from the top down in a textured lace stripe pattern, starting with the upper back. The fronts are picked up from the cast-on edge of the back, and the fronts and back are joined when the underarm stitches are added. The body is then knit down in one piece with shaping that is ...

Narrow columns of eyelets shoot up this fun, seamless cardigan. Knit from the top down, the cardigan starts with the upper back. Stitches are picked up from the cast-on edge to knit the left and right upper fronts, and everything is joined together when stitches are cast on for the underarms. The body is knit with waist shaping, and a triangle ...

Cast on a little classic style with this vintage-inspired cardigan. Salal begins with a plain stockinette upper back. Fronts are picked up from the back’s cast-on edge and knit in a lace pattern. After the scoop neck, motifs on each front are replaced with stockinette, one by one, to form a triangular shape. The fronts and back are joined when ...

Stay cool with Zinone. This casual summer top features a variety of options. You can choose between a partial-lace back or a full-lace back, and you can choose between a cropped length or a full, hip length. All of the options are easily interchangeable, so you can make the summer top of your dreams. Simply start with the upper back of your cho...

Portable to knit and light and breezy to wear, Median has the essential elements of a great summer knit. The casual tank top has a lace panel running down the back in a contrasting color, and because it’s knit in pieces and seamed, you can pick the section to work on that best matches the amount of difficulty you’re looking for at the moment — ...

Keep cold shoulders at bay with your own Rabbitbrush cardigan. Knit in a warm-weather-friendly cotton and linen yarn, it’s a useful piece to pair with a light summer dress. Rabbitbrush is a super simple seamless knit, featuring drop-shoulders and cuffed sleeves. The upper back is knit first in a broken rib stitch pattern. The fronts are picked ...

Sweet and simple is the best way to describe this top-down, raglan cardigan. Designed with bouncy yarn with good stitch definition in mind, Anouk features deep bands of garter stitch and diamond motifs made up out of seed stitch. The yoke of the sweater is knit first seamlessly, and the sleeves are divided from the body and put on hold. Once th...

Simple, stranded-colorwork scallops dress up this seamless, classic cardigan with 3/4-length sleeves. Penelope is knit from the top down, starting with the upper back. When the upper back is completed, it’s placed on hold, and stitches for the upper fronts are picked up and knit from the cast-on edge. When the upper fronts are completed, undera...

This cardigan features a fun set of mirrored lace panels that run along the front neckline and frame a large mesh panel on the back. The natural bias of the mesh stitch pattern causes the back neckline to dip down slightly and creates an attractive curve out at the waist. Vianne is knit using DK weight yarn at a loose gauge to create a lighter ...

Originally designed as a gift, Cabot became a quick favorite because of the simple, textured triangle stitch pattern. It’s an intuitive stitch pattern to knit, and it adds interest to this hat without making things more complicated. The beanie is knit from the ribbed band up through the crown, and it’s a breeze to make. It can be worn uncuffed ...

This cozy cardigan is the perfect way to add some vintage charm to any outfit. Mary Mead features a delightful combination of columns of garter stitch and eyelets and is knit from the top down, seamlessly. The upper back is knit first, and the upper fronts are picked up from the cast-on edge. The fronts and back are joined when stitches for the...

Inspired by 1950s holiday kitsch, Fandangle is a festive and fun project to knit. The hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. It features a deep band of moss stitch and stripes of stranded colorwork ornament motifs. The three different ornament charts can be swapped to best highlight your favorite ornament. The moss stitch brim can be fo...

Lace, cables, and reverse stockinette make the most out of beautiful yarn with this entertaining knit. Henriette is knit from the bottom up and is a classic raglan style. First the lower body is knit, stitches are bound off for the underarm, and then the body is put aside. Next, the sleeves are knit. The body and sleeves are joined together whe...

When you want to look glamorous but still keep cozy, it’s hard to beat a capelet like Lavinia. The textured shells that decorate the body and collar create a beautiful scalloped edging, and the simple shape of Lavinia is easy to knit. The body of the capelet is knit from the bottom up and put aside once the neckline is shaped. A collar is knit ...

These light, lacy fingerless gloves are the perfect knit accessory to pull on when you don’t have to worry about the weather. They add a subtle touch of vintage glamour without being over the top, and they’re fun to knit. Each glove starts with an i-cord that’s sewn to make a button loop and becomes the wrist strap. Stitches are picked up from ...

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This playful cardigan is knit seamlessly from the top down, starting with the upper back. The back is knit to the armholes and then put on hold. Stitches are picked up from the cast on edge for the fronts, and they’re knit to the underarm. The body is joined in one piece when stitches for the under arms are cast on, and then it’s knit with some...

When you have a beautifully dyed yarn you want to show it off, and Nix is the perfect shawl for the job! Its crisp, clean lines allow the yarn to take center stage, and its simple lace pattern is easy to memorize and enjoyable to knit. The shawl features a narrow rolled edge along the top of the shawl which nicely complements the i-cord bind-of...

When your goal is to keep your ears nice and cozy, it’s hard to beat a stranded colorwork beanie like Charlie. The turned hem brim adds an extra layer over your ears, and the inside of the brim features playful dots that are a colorful surprise when you wear it cuffed.The grey hat is made using Dyed in the Wool in the Idle Nights color, and it’...

Sophisticated and simple, Hortencia is an easy-to-knit seamless cardigan that works equally well with sleek pencil skirts and fun, full-skirted dresses. The upper back is knit first and placed on hold. Stitches are picked up from the cast-on edge and knit down to create the fronts. The fronts and back are joined when the underarm stitches are c...

A flirty lace insert adds a bit of fun to this seamless slash-neck pullover with 3/4 length set-in sleeves. Aiken begins with the upper back which is knit and put on hold. Stitches for the front are both picked up and cast on to create the wide neckline, and the front is knit identical to the back. The front and back are joined in the round whe...

Add a splash of retro style to your wardrobe with the Geraldine pullover. Its seamless construction and sweet band of knitting-inspired stranded colorwork make it a cute but easy project. The upper back is knit first, and the fronts are picked up from the cast on edge of the back. The body is joined in the round when the underarm stitches are c...

Seamless and super sweet, Hetty is the perfect cardigan to wear with a flirty dress. The easy all-over lace pattern is a breeze to follow and memorize, and the sweater switches to stockinette at the shaping to keep things simple. The body is knit in one piece starting with the back. The fronts are picked up from the cast on edge and joined with...

Worked seamlessly, From A to Z is a simple, cute, retro cardigan. The body is worked from the bottom up in one piece using intarsia for the pocket details. Stitches are picked up around the armhole, and the sleeves are worked top down using short rows to shape the cap. The cardigan is best worn with 0-2 inches of negative ease

Seamless and cropped with 3/4 length sleeves, Marion is a fun, fast knit. The cardigan is almost entirely stockinette, but cables along the v-neckline keep things interesting. The body is knit in one piece, starting with the upper back. The fronts are picked up from the back cast on edge, and everything gets connected when the underarms are cas...

Salt is a quick to knit reversible lace cowl that only requires one skein of yarn. Made on large needles with bulky alpaca yarn, it’s a cozy winter accessory that can be knit at the last minute when the weather turns cold. The pattern only includes written instructions.

Keep your hair out of your face and your ears warm with this cute retro-inspired headband!It’s knit flat in seed stitch, and slipped stitches keep the edges looking nice. When you’re done knitting, tie it around your head to get the perfect fit. Tying and untying the headband each time you wear it is hard on your knitting, so sew your knot in p...

Iz is a seed stitch cowl that uses short rows to create diagonal blocks of color. Even though the finished cowl looks complicated, only one color is ever used at a time. Color A is used to cast on and knit half of the cowl. Stitches are slipped, and Color B is joined on the opposite side of the cowl and used to finish it, keeping the jog in the...

Chuck is a cropped, seamless pull over with cable panels running down the front. The sweater starts at the back where each shoulder is cast on, joined at the back neck and then knit to the bottom of the armholes. After that, the back is put on hold. Stitches are picked up from each shoulder and knit. They’re joined together when the front neckl...

Agatha is a seamless top down sweater with lace panels and cuffed set in sleeves. The body is knit first in one piece and then the sleeves are picked up and worked using short rows. The pattern is written instructions and the lace panels are offered as both written instructions and charts.

Sacrificing fashion for warmth can make winter feel extra drab. Keep warm with style in your very own slouchy leopard print beret. Stray’s stranded color work makes a statement while the floats inside help to keep you cozy on cold winter days.