The Noam Sweater Guide was written to help knitters make a sweater that truly fits — their body, their yarn, and their gauge.

A hand-knit sweater is often considered the peak of the craft. Not because it is technically the most difficult project, but because it requires thoughtful planning: choosing yarn, understanding measurements, and shaping the garment so it sits well on the body.

This guide was created to make that process clear and approachable. Instead of relying on fixed stitch counts for one yarn and one gauge, it teaches you how to plan and knit a sweater that works for your own materials and measurements.

The guide follows a top-down raglan construction, knitted in the round, so the sweater can be tried on as you work and adjusted along the way.

Who is it for?

Knitters who want to knit their first sweater with confidence

Knitters who tried before and ended up with a sweater that didn’t fit or wasn’t worn

Anyone who wants to understand why each step is done, not just follow instructions

Knitters who want the process to feel clear and enjoyable, not frustrating

What makes this guide different?

A top-down raglan sweater that can be tried on during knitting

A formula-based approach that works with any yarn and any gauge

A wide size range (XS–6XL)

A strong focus on planning the sweater before casting on: ease, yarn choice, and swatching

A dedicated section on adjusting the sweater for a fuller bust

Options for different body and sleeve silhouettes

Full explanations written out clearly, without abbreviations

What you will learn

How to measure the body and translate those measurements into knitting numbers

How to calculate stitch counts and divide the sweater correctly between sleeves and body

How to determine the raglan depth that fits you

How to approach a large project step by step and bring it to completion

Difficulty: advanced beginner and up
Construction: seamless raglan, top-down, knit in the round
Sizes: XS–6XL