Chunky-knit sweaters made from thick wool: the most beautiful styles of 2025
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When it gets cold, the wonderful knitting season begins. Sweaters made with bulky wool are especially warm and cozy.
In this article, I will show you my must-haves of the year.
Things to pay attention to:
Choose the right yarn weight for you. With bulky wool, you will finish particularly quickly.
Choose a pattern that is written in an easy-to-understand way. Most of the recommended designs include the PDF pattern.
The knitting pattern should include a size that suits you, so you do not have to make any further calculations.
Contents
How thick is comfortable to knit and wear? Model recommendations 1. Lempi Pullover by Novita 2. Winters Pullover by Ozetta 3. Hannah Sweater by PetiteKnit 4. Lola Sweater by Novemberknits 5. Gallant Sweater by Caidree 6. Marble Sweater by PetiteKnit 7. Foundation Sweater by LeKnit 8. Rue Sweater by Novemberknits 9. Hedda Sweater by Novita 10. Chloe Sweater by Ulvenknit Conclusion & summary
"My tip: If you knit a sweater with bulky wool, you will finish quickly. "
How thick is comfortable to knit and wear?
Make sure you can work comfortably with the yarn weight of your dream sweater. Yarn that is too thick will be difficult to knit, even if it keeps you nice and warm.
If you have not often worked with large needle sizes, you should try this out first.
To start with, you should choose a simple construction and a single-strand project.
If you already have experience with bulky yarns, you can also consider more complicated patterns and multi-strand projects.
- Knit a gauge swatch
- Check the needle size
- Pay attention to the skill level
- one or more strands
Model recommendations
I would like to suggest 10 sweater designs that look enchanting and are wonderfully warm and cozy.
The patterns are easy to understand and are knitted without complicated designs.
1. Lempi Pullover by Novita
- Knitting direction: bottom up
- Construction: raglan sweater
- Yarn: Hygge Wool by Novita
Super easy and quick to knit, the Lempi Pullover is a classic raglan sweater that keeps you warm effortlessly.
You knit it with one strand from the bottom up. The pattern is included in the set and is suitable for sizes XS - 2XL.
2. Winters Pullover by Ozetta
- Knitting direction: top down
- Construction: straight shoulder
- Yarn: Lettlopi and Einband by Lopi Island
The Winters Pullover is super durable, made from pure Norwegian wool.
Knitted with two strands and featuring a beautiful turtleneck, it is extra warm and substantial—a lovely outdoor sweater.
You can get the pattern directly from the designer.
3. Hannah Sweater by PetiteKnit
- Knitting direction: top down
- Construction: straight shoulder and V-neck
- Yarn: Atlas by Sandnes Garn
The Hannah Sweater is simple and warm. You knit it with Atlas by Sandnes. This makes it perfectly warm, light, and soft thanks to the combination of wool and merino.
The sweater is knitted seamlessly in the round from the top down with a V-neck.
You can get the pattern directly from the designer.
4. Lola Sweater by Novemberknits
- Knitting direction: top down
- Construction: Raglan
- Yarn: Ballerina Chunky Mohair and Kos by Sandnes Garn
The Lola Sweater is not only super thick, but also charmingly fluffy. Its simple ribbed pattern enhances the teddy-bear look.
This sweater simply makes you happy and wraps you up wonderfully! The knitting kit includes the PDF pattern.
5. Gallant Sweater by Caidree
- Knitting direction: top down
- Construction: Raglan
- Yarn: Crazy Sexy Wool by Wool and the Gang
The extra-thick, soft merino wool has a particularly pleasant texture.
This simple sweater is very easy and quick to knit. The PDF pattern is included in the set.
6. Marble Sweater by PetiteKnit
- Knitting direction: top down
- Construction: Raglan
- Yarn: Kos, Alpakka Ull, Peer Gynt and Ballerina Chunky by Sandnes
Especially warm and soft.
You can combine this sweater beautifully; its look is unique. The PDF pattern is not included in the set.
7. Foundation Sweater by LeKnit
- Knitting direction: top down
- Construction: Raglan
- Yarn: Ballerina Chunky Mohair and Alpakka Følgetråd by Sandnes Garn
The Foundation Sweater is a fluffy dream of color that you knit with three strands held together. This sweater is therefore more suitable for advanced knitters.
Delicate and super soft, this simple sweater is sure to delight you.
You can get the pattern directly from the designer.
8. Rue Sweater by Novemberknits
- Knitting direction: top down
- Construction: Raglan
- Yarn: Fritidsgarn by Sandnes Garn
The very simple and quick-to-knit Rue Sweater is perfect for everyday wear.
Fritidsgarn feels light and warm and is especially beginner-friendly. The PDF pattern is included in the set.
9. Hedda Sweater by Novita
- Knitting direction: bottom up
- Construction: Raglan
- Yarn: Hygge Wool by Novita
Extremely simple and understated, you'll finish your Hedda Sweater in no time.
The thick Hygge Wool is made of 100% natural wool and has particularly good insulating properties. The PDF pattern is included in the set.
10. Chloe Sweater by Ulvenknit
- Knitting direction: bottom up
- Construction: V-neck
- Yarn: Halaus by Novita
This basic, oversized sweater is very cozy and light, yet super warm.
Combine the Chloe Sweater effortlessly every day. The PDF pattern (in English) is included in the set.
Conclusion
A thick sweater is cozy and simply indispensable in cold temperatures.
These basic designs are quick and easy to knit and are sure to make you happy. There's a suitable pattern here for every skill level.
Whether you're in the forest or on the sofa, you'll find winter coziness wrapped up perfectly.
Post by Rabea
I'm Rabea, an architect by profession and a passionate knitter. Since 2023, my husband Christoph and I have been devoting ourselves entirely to our online shop.
