Knitting a Sweater from the Top Down

Top-down knitting—knitting a sweater from the top down—is the most popular knitting direction. The reasons are obvious: You have to cast on fewer stitches, and you can easily try on the sweater as you go. 
That makes it easy to determine the right length for you. Most sweaters from Scandinavia are now knitted from the top down. 
You can find a selection of the most beautiful designs here.

162 products

  • Pluret Sweater | graphic, simple pattern with Peer Gynt from Sandnes Garn
    from Regular price 83,40 €
    from Regular price Sale price 83,40 €
  • End of Summer Sweater | subtly sheer in Linen Bloom by Pascuali
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    End of Summer Sweater | subtly sheer in Linen Bloom by Pascuali
    from Regular price 146,80 €
    from Regular price Sale price 146,80 €
  • Niels Sweater Man | classic, made from Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn
    from Regular price 90,35 €
    from Regular price 0,00 € Sale price 90,35 €
  • Flow Loop V-Neck | casual textured stripes in Yak by Lang Yarns
    from Regular price 149,50 €
    from Regular price Sale price 149,50 €
  • Otto Sweater Man | high-contrast stripes in Atlas by Sandnes Garn
    from Regular price 90,75 €
    from Regular price Sale price 90,75 €
  • Mogen Sweater | graphic pattern in Fritidsgarn by Sandnes Garn
    incl. free instructions
    Mogen Sweater | graphic pattern in Fritidsgarn by Sandnes Garn
    from Regular price 83,40 €
    from Regular price Sale price 83,40 €
  • Suzie Sweater - double strand | velvety soft, made from Merino Baby and Manada by Pascuali
    includes instructions
    Suzie Sweater - double strand | velvety soft, made from Merino Baby and Manada by Pascuali
    from Regular price 131,75 €
    from Regular price Sale price 131,75 €
  • Pullover Precious Memory | delicate stripe pattern made from Cheeky Merino Joy by Rosy Green Wool
    includes instructions
    Pullover Precious Memory | delicate stripe pattern made from Cheeky Merino Joy by Rosy Green Wool
    from Regular price 105,00 €
    from Regular price Sale price 105,00 €
  • Valerie Blouse - Cashmere | delicate silhouette from Cashmere by Sandnes Garn
    from Regular price 168,00 €
    from Regular price Sale price 168,00 €
  • Facet Sweater | intricate pattern made from Tynn Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes
    from Regular price 134,40 €
    from Regular price Sale price 134,40 €
  • Valerie Blouse | fine blouse in Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive
    from Regular price 79,45 €
    from Regular price Sale price 79,45 €
  • Moon Set Sweater | incredibly soft in Classic Cashmere by Cardiff
    from Regular price 145,00 €
    from Regular price Sale price 145,00 €
  • Twist Light Loop Sweater | delicate cables made from Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive
    from Regular price 102,15 €
    from Regular price Sale price 102,15 €
  • Kumulus Blouse O-neck - Knitting for Olive | delicate and super soft with Soft Silk Mohair
    from Regular price 79,45 €
    from Regular price Sale price 79,45 €
  • Lana Grossa Rippenraglan Sweater mit Setasuri 1
    incl. free instructions
    Rib Raglan Sweater | delicate three-strand sweater made from Setasuri by Lana Grossa
    from Regular price 73,20 €
    from Regular price Sale price 73,20 €
  • Mollie Blouse von wemadewardrobe mit Soft Silk Mohair von Knitting for Olive 1
    includes instructions
    Mollie Blouse | lightweight striped blouse made from Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive
    from Regular price 121,45 €
    from Regular price Sale price 121,45 €
  • Vestvågøy Sweater | inspired by the sea around the Lofoten Islands, made with Yak by Lang Yarns
    from Regular price 119,60 €
    from Regular price Sale price 119,60 €
  • Pamata Sweater | perfect fit, made from Pinta by Pascuali
    from Regular price 59,75 €
    from Regular price Sale price 59,75 €
  • Sweater No. 12 | maritime sweater made of Merino and Soft Silk Mohair from Knitting for Olive
    from Regular price 115,60 €
    from Regular price Sale price 115,60 €
  • Step by Step Sweater von Florence Miller mit Kos von Sandnes Garn 1
    incl. free instructions
    Step by Step Sweater | the perfect beginner sweater with beautiful stripes from Kos by Sandnes
    from Regular price 75,60 €
    from Regular price Sale price 75,60 €
  • Majsan Sweater | Flower pattern made from Tynn Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from Regular price 134,40 €
    from Regular price Sale price 134,40 €
  • Picot Sweater | cozy sweater with delicate picot detail made from Ballerina Chunky Mohair
    from Regular price 91,50 €
    from Regular price Sale price 91,50 €
  • Novemberknits Sunde Winter Sweater mit Peer Gynt und Tynn Silk Mohair von Sandnes Garn 1
    includes instructions
    Sunde Winter Sweater | iconic stripes made from Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from Regular price 165,40 €
    from Regular price Sale price 165,40 €
  • Light Loop High Neck | delicate and casual in Le Petit Silk & Mohair by Biches & Bûches
    from Regular price 62,46 €
    from Regular price 0,00 € Sale price 62,46 €
  • 1031 Sweater | super soft, made from air by Woolfolk
    from Regular price 197,55 €
    from Regular price Sale price 197,55 €
  • Mona Sweater | Postcard from the 70s in Tynn Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from Regular price 139,40 €
    from Regular price 139,40 € Sale price 139,40 €
  • Ingrid Pullover | simple and comfortable, made with Halaus and Tuuli by Novita
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    Ingrid Pullover | simple and comfortable, made with Halaus and Tuuli by Novita
    from Regular price 85,20 €
    from Regular price 0,00 € Sale price 85,20 €
  • Juurilla cable-knit sweater | classically beautiful, made with 7 Brothers by Novita
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    Juurilla cable-knit sweater | classically beautiful, made with 7 Brothers by Novita
    from Regular price 76,30 €
    from Regular price 0,00 € Sale price 76,30 €
  • Ripple Loop Sweater | Delicate mohair blouse made from Le Petit Silk & Mohair by Biches & Bûches
    from Regular price 93,69 €
    from Regular price Sale price 93,69 €
  • Clover Sweater | light and soft, made from Ballerina Chunky Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from Regular price 76,25 €
    from Regular price 0,00 € Sale price 76,25 €
  • Morse Polo | delicate textured stripes made from Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Bûches
    from Regular price 69,45 €
    from Regular price 0,00 € Sale price 69,45 €
  • Niels Sweater Kids | ready for every adventure, made from Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn
    from Regular price 41,70 €
    from Regular price Sale price 41,70 €
  • Linescape Sweater | basic lines made from Classic Cashmere by Cardiff
    from Regular price 159,50 €
    from Regular price Sale price 159,50 €
  • Felicity Shirt | delicate patterned sleeves made from Classic Cashmere by Cardiff
    from Regular price 130,50 €
    from Regular price Sale price 130,50 €
  • Blouse No. 5 | extremely soft summer blouse made from Cashmere Kumula and Cashmere Lace by Gepard Garn
    from Regular price 174,93 €
    from Regular price 0,00 € Sale price 174,93 €
  • Hazelnut Sweater | delicate pattern made from Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Bûches
    from Regular price 111,12 €
    from Regular price Sale price 111,12 €