If there’s one part of sweater knitting I avoid at all costs, it’s sewing pieces together, so I always gravitate toward seamless, one piece sweater knitting projects. Here a few of my go to patterns that work like a charm.
As you all know, I like making relaxing knitting patterns for blankets and throws as they are all rectangles and require no shaping. I love the one piece sweater knitting concept as it is knit in one piece!
One Piece Sweater Knitting
When it comes to sweaters, I look for one piece sweater knitting patterns that are simple and have a no piecing design to simplify the project.
1. bug Warmer Pattern
The Bug Warmer pattern (which you can find here on Ravelry) is a simple and well written pattern. I used 3 balls of the Loops &Threads Kaleidoscope Yarn with a Size 11 Circular Needle and started with 38 stitches. The large needles and the fact that the sleeves are so short make quick work of knitting this up. If you are looking for something to knit as a gift during the holiday season- this pattern is great choice!
2. Wee speedy pattern
This Wee Speedy pattern that is a free pattern on Ravelry, is a top down cardigan- we start knitting at the neck and then the entire sweater is knit in one piece.
Of all the knitting patterns for sweaters I have tried, this is the fastest. You can quickly finish this one night. It takes about 2 hours I would say. So if you are ever in need of a quick last-minute gift keep this sweater in mind.
I actually made this with the left over yarn from my Free Knitting Pattern For Corner to Corner Blanket PDF and it matches the blanket perfectly!
Pattern Changes: First, I made my sweater in garter stitch. Second, I made my sweater color blocked using two colors of yarn instead of just one (as the pattern calls for). And lastly, I moved the button hole up a few rows.
Once the sweater was finished, I added a simple pink border around the neck and center.
3. Neck down Cardi
For this cardigan, I used the Lion Brands “Neck Down Cardi” and resized it to be larger in size. I used a Bulky 5 yarn from my stash, along with a Size 11 circular knitting needles.
I have knit this in the newborn size various times before, but this time I wanted to use bulky yarn and larger needles and make a 5T- 6T size cardigan. I adapted the pattern by starting with 45 stitches cast on.
After finishing the sweater yoke, I changed the yarn color from the neutral gray/beige to a rich ochre color. The pattern calls for just one color of yarn, but I like to mix up things.
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I almost always make a one piece sweater knitting project as a gift when one of my friends have a baby shower. Depending on what yarn I want to use I choose one of the patterns above. One piece sweater knitting patterns make sweater knitting feel approachable, enjoyable, and honestly, way more fun!
I hope you are inspired to make one of your own today, happy crafting friends! Here are more knit wearable project ideas for. you- a quick knit scarf pattern, a stripe knit scarf pattern or this how to knit a scarf for beginners step by step. Happy Crafting friends!
This is super cool. I do crochet but yet to start knitting. Currently I am working on a cardigan and poncho project. Love the color combinations that you used. Awesome
Thank you!! I love crocheting too, but only squares or rectangles- I can’t shape a garment in crochet!
Such an adorable sweater. Knitting is a skill I wish I had but have never taken the time to learn. This is making me want to take up a new hobby!
I love all the colors you picked, It’s so girly and beautiful.
I love the sweater! I wish I could make it, it’s definitely a skill I would love to have. Your daughter is lucky girl
Oh thank you! Knitting is pretty easy to learn- and I love to do it while watching TV
I have already made your rainbow afghan — 2 of them in fact for a birthday present and graduation present. I’d love to make this Bug Warmer too but the yarn you used is discontinued. I love variegated yarn. Can you recommend any other yarn to use?
That yarn was from my stash, so I’m not surprised it’s discontinued. Maybe try a Hometown USA by lion brand yarn again? And yay for the afghans you’ve knit!!! So happy for u!
Did you use round needles for this project.
I knitted this in the round!