Excuse me, where was this like 5 years ago when I was just learning how to knit and was broke and couldn't buy a sweater pattern? 😤 I request that you go back in time and upload this back then! Just kidding 🤣💖 I'm definitely going to be making this! Thank you so much for uploading such a detailed and free tutorial 💖💖💖
Lol yes some of my Grandmother’s patterns you needed a magnifying glass to read ‘em lol 😂 I still have some of those. Even from reader’s digest and magazines lol. I love this pattern. Easy to follow. ♥️
Ashley I must say you a wonderful Teacher. I just wish you were around when I was teaching. I’m now 83 years old, and learned to knit in School in Scotland age 5 or 6 years old. The first thing we had to knit was a hot water bottle cover, which we needed with no central heating. My wonderful Teacher was a master knitter. Through my younger years I only knitted off and on. I emigrated to Vancouver Canada, and worked in a yarn shop age 20. I was a very natural knitter, and was offered a job to teach knitting at a high School in the evenings. The pay was marvellous. What I would have loved, was to have you teaching by my side, the younger generation. I still think youngsters should be taught in every School, as once you learn, you don’t forget. It’s also the best thing you could learn for many reasons. Keep up the great work of teaching, I’m so proud of you. God Bless . ❤️🏴🇨🇦🥰
I really appreciate your kind words - means a lot to me to hear that from someone with such a strong history knitting! It is so fun for me to teach simple designs that I make - I want it to me accessible to everyone! It brings so much joy to see other people make things that they love to wear. Thanks letting me know about your background - it’s so fun to hear about how other people started knitting and their love for it too. Stay warm + happy knitting! 🧶 ❤️🧶💕
I'm a disabled grandma..n have been knitting n crochet for 50 years.. throughout those years I taught many many children (and adults) these wonderful crafts. I would pick up hooks needles n yarn at garage sales n 2nd hand shops as to have many extra ones on hand... So I could teach then give my student a hook n yarn or needles n yarn to take home.
Wow, what a history you have! I'm glad you shared it. What a joy to be able to teach others to knit. I'm south of you in Washington State. I hope you're staying well!
🥰 I have found other so-called tutorials, where the knitter tells you what she’s going to do, shows you the finished product, and mostly talks her way through the beginning of the procedure, and then shows you the end of it in each section, which is really no help for me. You are actually sitting here knitting every stitch with me. That is what I needed. Ok, NOW I’M DOING IT!
Honestly you are the best teacher on here: not only do you have a tonne of supporting videos, videos I can progress with, but you’re making most of it free and accessible. You, more than almost any other channel, have done more for my knitting than anyone else!! Thank you!!! I am looking at my work with such pride now, rather than frustration 😅
I must admit am 62 and have been knitting for 50+ years and have never seen or knitted a jumper this way. The traditional way of sleeves and body pieces sewn together seems easier to do and I have knitted so many over the years. It's was intriguing to watch. Thank you , I enjoyed it. 🤔❤️🇬🇧
I only have knitted flat and have been so fearful of knitting in the round, top down. You are an AMAZING on teacher. I NEVER comment on videos, as I prefer more privacy but this was soooo helpful that I made an exception to the rule. ❤
Thank you so much for this tutorial! It is my 2024 resolution to learn how to knit. You did a great job explaining every tricky part in details so a total beginner as me can follow the process. It's been a week, and I proudly have finished my first knitted piece ever!
This is my first knitting project (I'm a crocheter). I've completed making the body today, and I have begun only yesterday. Thank you, Ashley. Your pedagogy, approach, pattern everything is great.
Just finished my first sweater and I'm a beginner knitter. I searched everywhere for a good video tutorial to knit a sweater and this was the only one I could find that I could follow and am so very grateful! My sweater came out better than I could have imagined. Thank you so much, Ashley!!!
I am an experienced knitter but never attempted a 'top-down' pattern until now. As a left-handed knitter I find it difficult sometimes to follow pattern instructions. I am halfway down the torso using your Simple Raglan Sweater pattern and can barely contain my excitement!! As a matter of fact, I woke up at 3 a.m. and after coffee, was compelled to start click-clacking away at my chestnut brown sweater. Thanks for the free pattern, Ashley! I am already planning my next sweater!!
I just wanted to thank you. I took up knitting about 3 weeks ago when the Olympics started and after completing a scarf and hat I thought I would try a sweater and your pattern and tutorial were just AWESOME. I did this sweater in less than a week and couldn't have done it without your guidance. Thanks so much
I was quite nervous to knit my first sweater until I watched this! Got so much yarn to follow in my grandma’s footsteps and knit my first sweater! Can’t wait! Thank you so much for this super easy-to-follow tutorial, Ashley!
I have never knitted with circular needles--although I own a set--and just realized watching your video that you don't have to purl every other row to make stockinette! What a deal! I'm going to train myself with your video and make my first piece with circular needles. Thanks for the lesson!
Congratulations!!!! The first time I see and understand exactly how it is done and how we count the points we want the sweater to have. Perfect Job. Lots of kisses from Greece.
I’m a beginner knitter. Love this tutorial.First one I’ve come across that is so clear and easy to follow. I’m 77 years old and am a visual learner. Thank you . I am now a follower.
I've just finished knitting this - my first successful pullover! I've been knitting for 20 years or so, and have managed a few cardigans, but I could never get a pullover right until now. Thank you for this simple, well-written pattern and great tutorial!
This is just an amazing tutorial. I literally tried taking knitting lessons from a professional and got so dejected because I could not understand how to knit. This is incredibly helpful. Thank you.
the tip for calculating the long tail cast on is super helpful! sometimes I've had to restart because I didn't leave enough yarn on one end and now I will be able to prevent that, thanks!
So I finished my body yesterday and started working the first sleeve so I’m on the home stretch. I would consider myself a beginner knitter and I can say this whole experience of this tutorial and the instructions are absolutely perfect for a beginner. I’ve primarily made hats and a few simple socks and wanted to tackle a sweater. Ashley did a wonderful job with this, providing easy to understand step by step instructions. I started this on Friday and I’ll have it done in under a week. So thank you for showing us this pattern and going into the details, this is a true gem and I look forward to working more of your patterns!
I have been knitting for about 60 years and I found this a brilliant video. What a boon not to have to stitch up a jumper when completed and raglan sleeves my favourite. Thank you.
I am a beginner knitter and I only did simple scarfs and hats, because I was afraid to start a bigger project. All the tutorials or videos I found to do sweaters in my native language (french) were so difficult to understand and made me give up... Until I found your tutorial !!! I was so surprised and impressed by your clear and easy explanation !! Even if I'm not good in English and only speak basics, I can understand your tutorial ! Your video is amazing and I finally started my own sweater today ! Thank you so much Ashley ❤ !
I found this tutorial because I’m determined to make my own sweater for the colder weather. I just started re-learning how to knit and after re-casting 6-7 times (my fault) I’m done with the collar! Thank you for helping many of us get the fear/hurdle of making a sweater!
i have wanted to learn to knit a sweater for most of my life, but especially the last 7 years as i’m finally retired. I cannot thank you enough for this wonderful video and pattern! I did it! It took me less than a week….i got into one or two jams but i rechecked the video and got back on track easily. Best of all, i’m a continental knitter and most of my knitting friends had given up on me,but this was amazing! Thank you SO much! I am over the moon at figuring it all out with your help!
Wow! What a wonderful beginner tutorial for me that I could actually follow along and understand! It's given me confidence to finally make the jump to knitting just hats and scarfs to jumpers!
I am going to seem hyperbolic for a moment and I will own that lol but, I just really needed this. You have made it so that I feel like I have a helper right next to me. My cousin taught me to knit before she passed away and well, every stitch I feel her with me and I have so so much wanted to make her proud since we never got to this part. Celtic knots and raglan sweater creation was on our list but she just got too sick. I am getting better on the celtic knots through youtube university, but, I just couldn't seem to find the raglan tutorial I really needed. I just have to say you are a gifted artist and teacher and I am so grateful.
I followed this guide with thinner yarn and smaller needles, made a swatch and was able to measure and adjust it and managed to make my very first sweater!! I think it turned out great! A bit stiff, but I think in a few wears and washes, It'll be perfect! Thank you!!!
Before coming across this tutorial I had only ever knitted a few scarves. I was able to successfully knit a sweater for my husband on the first try thanks to how thorough this video is! This really took the fear out of tackling a sweater for me. As soon as I finished my husband’s sweater I started on one for myself, so excited to grow my skills from this!
I just finished this sweater! Have been knitting for years and made sweaters with rectangles. I used a combination of this and the Winter bluff and I changed the sleeves to make a longer cuff. Your detailed videos showing closeups was fantastic! Thanks so much Ashley. I’m on my way to buy yarn for another of your projects!
I just can't thank you enough for being such an angel for using your precious time to show us all how to knit this raglan sweater. Ashley your voice is soothing and instructions so easy to follow Can't thank you enough My sister will love this sweater
This pattern and tutorial is so great for beginners. The chunky yarn knits up so fast - if you have never done a sweater before this is the perfect project. The techniques were explained clearly and demonstrated really well.
I’m not new to knitting, but I’ve never made a sweater. This looks like a great pattern for my first sweater ever, and your video instructions are excellent! Thank you!
I think this is my new favorite video on the internet. I’ve spent so long knowing only the basics of how to knit and never venturing into making actual pieces. This is the first time I’ve ever been excited to get started on a real piece and I can’t thank you enough for how clear and simple you made this to follow and understand. 💛
thank you so much for this tutorial!!! im a crocheter that recently started knitting and after making a lot of hats i finally decided to take the plunge into making a sweater; this was so easy to follow and now i have my very first knit sweater
This is the pattern I will follow all through the whole raglan sweater. The instruction is very well explained and understandable even for beginners. Thank you
Incredible! I knit my first sweater with this. I carefully followed the pattern and video, and voila! It’s perfect! And I feel so accomplished. Thank you thank you for this video!!!!!!!!
I did it! I was able to make this and I feel so accomplished😍. The pattern is easy to read and it works up quick! Thank you for teaching me and many others how to knit this beautiful and warm sweater!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰
Tremendously helpful for a beginner, knitting 1st sweater in the round, for the very 1st time. Your step by step tutorial is excellent!! Because of this alone, I now believe it will be possible for me to progress with my knitting. I would also like to mention that I am partially sighted, and the way you have zoomed in on your work is also extremely helpful, thank you ❤
Because of you I finished knitting my very first sweater last night! Thank you for all the time and hard work you’ve put into this tutorial, measurements and everything. You are a great teacher and I will continue to knit alongside you. Thank you so much! 🤗✨
I literally cannot tell you how much I appreciate this pattern- it is so patient and easy to follow and the first project I have been successfully making. I’m immediately purchasing at least a couple more of your patterns even if they’re beyond my skill level at this point, thank you so so very much!!
I haven’t started on this yet but I’ve watched the whole tutorial, printed the pattern and purchased the yarn. You have done a wonderful job explaining everything and have me excited to make this! Every other sweater tutorial I’ve watched had me so confused and overwhelmed that I’ve been scared to even try. Not anymore thanks to you!
This has to be the most beautiful explanation of knitting. I have been watching knitting videos for the last 4 months. You have explained it straightforward to the point. You have a new subscriber here. I'm a crocheted that want to learn knitting. Was about to give up until I seen your video. Please keep them coming.😍🥰🥰
Literally the best video I’ve watched on making a simple beginner sweater. I’ve watched a ton of videos, and some are just so experienced, that they forget important small steps for us beginners trying to branch out to other projects. Even the raglan increases made the most sense, you described exactly where to put your stitches, where to increase, and that is where I always had issues with, because I didn’t know where to put my markers! You’re amazing thank you.
Thank you SO MUCH for this!!! I am a new knitter (started teaching myself shortly after the holidays) ans have completed 1 toddler cardigan. Just cast this on last night!! The time and energy required to write and share this pattern, include many sizes and have a clear video tutorial is beyond amazing! What a gift! I got through the first 6 rows last night and set up for the increases to work on tonight! Although just recounted my stitches and somehow got one extra during round 5 or 6 so will need to tink back a bit and have another go! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for this! I was afraid to knit a sweater after watching a lot of videos and reading a lot of patterns that were hard to understand and follow. This is so simple and I cant wait to do more of them! Thank you
So excited I knit your sweater pattern. You’re an excellent teacher. This was my second knit sweater ever. The first was over 20 yrs ago when I took a local class. I crochet but want to do both. Thank you. 😊
5 years ago started knitting. I was confused, afraid, and overwhelmed with those unnecessary infos. Thank you so much for this video. If only I can give you a million likes and views…… great job and this is very helpful.
Just finished this sweater tonight, my first thanks to your easy to follow pattern and tutorial. I've already bought yarn for the Waterside sweater, can't wait to start. It's a nice break from knitting socks. Keep them coming.
Thank you for the free pattern & full tutorial that follows it. Just finished mine & it turned out great. I'm a new knitter having only knitted a few hats & scarves so this was a challenge but the video covered all. This also helped me not only improve my knitting but be able to understand & follow a pattern. Again thanks
Wow! Best tutorial on how to knit a sweater for beginners. I was terribly frustrated to not be able to keep up with the other tutorials I found online/youtube. This is the best well explained video ever, and the sweater looks so good. Thanks a lot for sharing it with us. Wish you all the best!
This video is a godsend!! I just bought yarn to knit my first sweater but have been struggling to find a simple pattern and tutorial. Thank you SO MUCH! I can’t wait to give this a try
Ashley, you are a treasure. I love to knit but have no sense for space, meaning, I can't see (visualize) the garment in a written pattern or even a half-finished project. I'm knitting blind. BUT you came along and now I CAN SEE IT, I can see the whole flow, how the sweater grows and forms on the needles. What a breakthrough you enabled me there! From now on I will not only be able to knit this sweater but I will have an Understanding on Sweaters in general. I hope you are a happy person because you do deserve it.
This is a fantastic tutorial, you've totally taken the fear out of knitting a first sweater. I am picking my color today, can't wait to get started. Thank you so much!!
Thank you so much for your tutorial. I have never knit a sweater but now I know I can! You are marvelous and very clear. I so appreciate your doing this.
I have literally only knitted tiny bump blankets for newborns and got a crazy idea that I wanted to knit sweaters for myself. I say crazy because I thought going in they would turn out terrible but it would be fun to try BUT this tutorial is so in depth and easy to follow that I am so excited to start I’m actually nauseous from excitement!!! Can’t wait to get supplies to try
Hi Ashley, I just finished the sweater in the silver color. It came out beautifully and I am going to make another one in the spruce color. The yarn was very easy to work with making it a fun project. Thank you so much for sharing this pattern and your tutorial is beyond perfection. You don’t leave anything out that one might have a question on. This is the best tutorial I have ever seen.😊
I’ve only ever knitted squares but I want to be ambitious and give this a go! I’m also making the body sections green and when I go to do the sleeves I’m going to use cream!
I found you on instagram and it brought me to your channel. I am so glad I found you!! I just wanted to thank you so much for making this tutorial. I know how time consuming it must have been. I've been knitting for 4yrs and have never made a sweater because I didn't know where to start. I didn't know what it meant to divide for the sleeves, the front and back ect. I bought a kit from Lion Brand and one from We are Knitters but they have been sitting in the boxes for 1yr now because it says they are easy but doesn't say how to do any of the separating. I hope you and your family have a great holiday. Thank you again!!
This is such a great tutorial! I’ve knitted socks, hats, etc. but I’ve been wanting to moving on to sweaters. This looks like the perfect project for the winter. Thanks so much!
Thanks to you I finished my first sweater ! I learned how to knit by mom when I was young but hade forgotten how to. I jumped right on to start another one - this is so much fun. Thank you for sharing pattern and teaching how to use them.
You make knitting a sweater seems so easy. I was looking for a first project and I'll definitely give a try on this one. I love how chunky and comfy it looks. And your closeups and explanations are on point. I don't know much about knitting vocabulary in general, but in English even less (I only know a few terms in my mother tongue french) but I could follow pretty much everything. Really excited to buy my equipment, practice a bit and then move on to this sweater. Thank you so much 😘
I made this. Thank you❤ After that my hands broke. Carpal tunnel in both. I'm so frustrated because your tutorials are so easy to follow. Even me with a brain damage can follow it. You're a good person.❤
I look forward to watching and learning from your video. I'm an experienced knitter and have knit top-down raglan sweaters (among others), but I'm always just following someone else's design. My sock knitting creativity only took off after I had learned a generic sock pattern, so I'm hoping to do the same with sweaters. Right now I'm slogging through the Field Sweater, but I'll find the time to watch your video.
Thank you for this amazing tutorial. I am so glad it popped up on my watch list! Typically I skip through long tutorials but yours had all the information needed without too much (or too little) direction. I've ordered the needles and am anxious for them to arrive so I can make this sweater.
I am going to try to make this. Thank you so much for this tutorial. I am one of those that still have a hard time reading patterns. Your showing us the step-by-step on how to do this is truly wonderful. I appreciate it so much. I'm still confused about when to do the M1L and M1R but I will definitely give this a try. Again, thank you.
I totally hear ya! The best way to remember is you M1R when you’re to the right of the marker’(before it) and you M1L when you’re to the left of the marker (past it). Hope that helps and happy knitting! ❤️
@@AshleyLillisKnits - Oh my word... you're brilliant. Thank you sooooo much for this wonderful tip. Okay, now to buy the yarns and start this project. ;-)
Wanted to say thank you for adding the gauge and a reminder to do a gauge swatch on your website. I was all disappointed thinking I'd have to figure out how to make my 8mm needles fit the pattern's 9mm needles, but I did a gauge swatch with my 8mm needles and it turns out that produces the desired gauge for the project.
After about a month, I have finished this raglan sweater pattern of my own! I could not be happier with the turnout. It is a wonderful sweater and it fits me perfectly using the sizes you used! Thank you so so so much, I have officially stepped with both feet into the world of knitting! :)
This is such a good tutorial. I was so nervous about attempting a top down jumper but this has just exploded the myth! Thankyou so much, I’ll definitely be making this.
THANK YOU ❤ Amazing detailed video, great for a beginner like me. Much appreciated! I have such a good understanding now, and it’s a lot less intimidating. I’ve been crocheting for over 20 years but have recently taken up knitting since discovering circulars. Couldn’t handle the long sticks lol. I tried to knit for many years prior with no success.
Thank you so much for this detailed tutorial! I'm a beginner knitter and I was able to make my first ever knitted object/sweater easily with this video!
I wonna to thank you so much. This tutorial is so great. I almost finished my first top down sweater and it looks very good. Even the wide sleeves are not too big or too much fabric in the armpit. Really a perfect instruction and sweater design.
I am almost finished! My yarn and needles all arrived late so I had a tough time getting started, but I'm almost done now. So far, I am loving it! This tutorial has been more helpful than I can express. Thank you! I was wondering if there were any images of the sweater on people? I like my cuffs to be on the tighter side, so I wanted to get an idea of if I should figure out a way to make them smaller or not. Thank you again for giving such a wonderful tutorial!
Great job! You can decrease gradually if you'd like (feel free to watch this video for how to decrease on the sleeves czcams.com/video/x8Fx9SGHkBg/video.html) until you get to your desired stitch count. Or you can just include more decreases than I have in the pattern! the beginning of this video has me wearing the sweater. That's all I've got right now as far as pictures go!
Wow! This was so thorough and enjoyable to watch. Makes me think I could actually knit a sweater! Thank you so much for sharing your skills and teaching them in such an understandable manner! 💚🧶
I just had a spontaneous draw to knitting! My grandma used to knit and she was amazing at it! Although I’ve had to rewatch certain parts several times (even had to slow mo the slip knot😂) I can tell this is going to be the best tutorial to follow! I really want to gift this sweater to my mom for Christmas this year! Thank you sm!! ❤️
Hi Ashley, I just wanted to give you a huge thanks for making this tutorial accessible because I started my crafting journey with knitting and found it so intimidating that I took on crocheting instead. A year and a half later, I really wanted to have a knit sweater for winter and wow, this is the friendliest approach I've seen. Thank you SO much, I'm just about to start the first sleeve and it looks wonderful.
Excuse me, where was this like 5 years ago when I was just learning how to knit and was broke and couldn't buy a sweater pattern? 😤 I request that you go back in time and upload this back then! Just kidding 🤣💖 I'm definitely going to be making this! Thank you so much for uploading such a detailed and free tutorial 💖💖💖
Lol...this is STAIGHT UP cute!
Ha! I know, me too!! Wish I could go back in time!! So glad you’re going to make it 😊 happy knitting!! ❤️
Lol!
Lol yes some of my Grandmother’s patterns you needed a magnifying glass to read ‘em lol 😂 I still have some of those. Even from reader’s digest and magazines lol. I love this pattern. Easy to follow. ♥️
@@sandraelizabethross5522 awww, thank you so much! ❤️
You are the only knitter on CZcams that gave full disclosure in how to do it start to finish
Thank you!! That’s my goal 🎉
Ashley I must say you a wonderful Teacher. I just wish you were around when I was teaching. I’m now 83 years old, and learned to knit in School in Scotland age 5 or 6 years old. The first thing we had to knit was a hot water bottle cover, which we needed with no central heating. My wonderful Teacher was a master knitter. Through my younger years I only knitted off and on. I emigrated to Vancouver Canada, and worked in a yarn shop age 20. I was a very natural knitter, and was offered a job to teach knitting at a high School in the evenings. The pay was marvellous. What I would have loved, was to have you teaching by my side, the younger generation. I still think youngsters should be taught in every School, as once you learn, you don’t forget. It’s also the best thing you could learn for many reasons. Keep up the great work of teaching, I’m so proud of you. God Bless . ❤️🏴🇨🇦🥰
I really appreciate your kind words - means a lot to me to hear that from someone with such a strong history knitting! It is so fun for me to teach simple designs that I make - I want it to me accessible to everyone! It brings so much joy to see other people make things that they love to wear. Thanks letting me know about your background - it’s so fun to hear about how other people started knitting and their love for it too. Stay warm + happy knitting! 🧶 ❤️🧶💕
I'm a disabled grandma..n have been knitting n crochet for 50 years.. throughout those years I taught many many children (and adults) these wonderful crafts. I would pick up hooks needles n yarn at garage sales n 2nd hand shops as to have many extra ones on hand... So I could teach then give my student a hook n yarn or needles n yarn to take home.
@@JacqsieRae it is so kind of you 💕
@@bowbayc4466 thank you!...i love teaching n kids are the best!
Wow, what a history you have! I'm glad you shared it. What a joy to be able to teach others to knit. I'm south of you in Washington State. I hope you're staying well!
🥰 I have found other so-called tutorials, where the knitter tells you what she’s going to do, shows you the finished product, and mostly talks her way through the beginning of the procedure, and then shows you the end of it in each section, which is really no help for me. You are actually sitting here knitting every stitch with me. That is what I needed. Ok, NOW I’M DOING IT!
Haha! I’m so glad you found me!! So glad you’re going to do it!!
Honestly you are the best teacher on here: not only do you have a tonne of supporting videos, videos I can progress with, but you’re making most of it free and accessible. You, more than almost any other channel, have done more for my knitting than anyone else!! Thank you!!! I am looking at my work with such pride now, rather than frustration 😅
The only sweater knitting video that matters on CZcams, to be honest. Thank you, Ashley!!
Oh you’re too kind - thank you!!
Been knitting since I was a kid, and that trick for knowing how much yarn is needed to cast on just blew my mind!
Ha!! Glad it helped 🥰
I must admit am 62 and have been knitting for 50+ years and have never seen or knitted a jumper this way. The traditional way of sleeves and body pieces sewn together seems easier to do and I have knitted so many over the years. It's was intriguing to watch. Thank you , I enjoyed it. 🤔❤️🇬🇧
I only have knitted flat and have been so fearful of knitting in the round, top down. You are an AMAZING on teacher. I NEVER comment on videos, as I prefer more privacy but this was soooo helpful that I made an exception to the rule. ❤
Thank you so much for this tutorial! It is my 2024 resolution to learn how to knit. You did a great job explaining every tricky part in details so a total beginner as me can follow the process. It's been a week, and I proudly have finished my first knitted piece ever!
Oh this makes me so happy!! ❤️
This is my first knitting project (I'm a crocheter). I've completed making the body today, and I have begun only yesterday. Thank you, Ashley. Your pedagogy, approach, pattern everything is great.
Oh this makes me so happy!! Yay… glad to hear. Keep me posted!!
Girl how fast are you knitting???? I just finished the Raglan increases and it took me 2 weeks, my job takes most of my time but still
@@Masala_Pizzaaright? They must just be knitting for hours watching tv or something.
Just finished my first sweater and I'm a beginner knitter. I searched everywhere for a good video tutorial to knit a sweater and this was the only one I could find that I could follow and am so very grateful! My sweater came out better than I could have imagined. Thank you so much, Ashley!!!
Oh I’m so glad to hear!! Thanks for letting me know…. ❤️
@@AshleyLillisKnits Just subscribed (forgot to earlier 🥰)!!!
Brilliant! You have broken down the basics of knitting top down sweater in a fast clear way. You have taken the fear out. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback and support!
I am an experienced knitter but never attempted a 'top-down' pattern until now. As a left-handed knitter I find it difficult sometimes to follow pattern instructions. I am halfway down the torso using your Simple Raglan Sweater pattern and can barely contain my excitement!! As a matter of fact, I woke up at 3 a.m. and after coffee, was compelled to start click-clacking away at my chestnut brown sweater. Thanks for the free pattern, Ashley! I am already planning my next sweater!!
I just wanted to thank you. I took up knitting about 3 weeks ago when the Olympics started and after completing a scarf and hat I thought I would try a sweater and your pattern and tutorial were just AWESOME. I did this sweater in less than a week and couldn't have done it without your guidance. Thanks so much
Great work! So glad it helped you!! What's your next project!?
I was quite nervous to knit my first sweater until I watched this! Got so much yarn to follow in my grandma’s footsteps and knit my first sweater! Can’t wait! Thank you so much for this super easy-to-follow tutorial, Ashley!
Oh yay! Best of luck…. Keep me posted!
@@AshleyLillisKnits how many stitches should I cast to knit L size sweatee
@hafshasultan1066. How many stitches did you use to knit L size sweater?
I have never knitted with circular needles--although I own a set--and just realized watching your video that you don't have to purl every other row to make stockinette! What a deal! I'm going to train myself with your video and make my first piece with circular needles. Thanks for the lesson!
Congratulations!!!! The first time I see and understand exactly how it is done and how we count the points we want the sweater to have. Perfect Job. Lots of kisses from Greece.
I’m a beginner knitter. Love this tutorial.First one I’ve come across that is so clear and easy to follow. I’m 77 years old and am a visual learner. Thank you . I am now a follower.
I've just finished knitting this - my first successful pullover! I've been knitting for 20 years or so, and have managed a few cardigans, but I could never get a pullover right until now. Thank you for this simple, well-written pattern and great tutorial!
This is just an amazing tutorial. I literally tried taking knitting lessons from a professional and got so dejected because I could not understand how to knit. This is incredibly helpful. Thank you.
Oh I hope it's helpful and you don't give up on knitting!
the tip for calculating the long tail cast on is super helpful! sometimes I've had to restart because I didn't leave enough yarn on one end and now I will be able to prevent that, thanks!
Oh good! So happy to hear…. Happy knitting! 🧶
So I finished my body yesterday and started working the first sleeve so I’m on the home stretch. I would consider myself a beginner knitter and I can say this whole experience of this tutorial and the instructions are absolutely perfect for a beginner. I’ve primarily made hats and a few simple socks and wanted to tackle a sweater. Ashley did a wonderful job with this, providing easy to understand step by step instructions. I started this on Friday and I’ll have it done in under a week. So thank you for showing us this pattern and going into the details, this is a true gem and I look forward to working more of your patterns!
Oh wow, so great to hear! You’ve made it pretty fast. Thanks for the feedback - much appreciated. Happy knitting! 🧶
Where can I print the pattern please
I have been knitting for about 60 years and I found this a brilliant video. What a boon not to have to stitch up a jumper when completed and raglan sleeves my favourite. Thank you.
Oh so happy to hear! Thanks so much! ❤️
You are very welcome. Windsor U.K.
I am a beginner knitter and I only did simple scarfs and hats, because I was afraid to start a bigger project. All the tutorials or videos I found to do sweaters in my native language (french) were so difficult to understand and made me give up... Until I found your tutorial !!! I was so surprised and impressed by your clear and easy explanation !! Even if I'm not good in English and only speak basics, I can understand your tutorial ! Your video is amazing and I finally started my own sweater today ! Thank you so much Ashley ❤ !
Oh I’m so glad to hear this! Thanks for letting me know - good luck!!
I found this tutorial because I’m determined to make my own sweater for the colder weather. I just started re-learning how to knit and after re-casting 6-7 times (my fault) I’m done with the collar! Thank you for helping many of us get the fear/hurdle of making a sweater!
i have wanted to learn to knit a sweater for most of my life, but especially the last 7 years as i’m finally retired. I cannot thank you enough for this wonderful video and pattern! I did it! It took me less than a week….i got into one or two jams but i rechecked the video and got back on track easily. Best of all, i’m a continental knitter and most of my knitting friends had given up on me,but this was amazing! Thank you SO much! I am over the moon at figuring it all out with your help!
Wow! What a wonderful beginner tutorial for me that I could actually follow along and understand! It's given me confidence to finally make the jump to knitting just hats and scarfs to jumpers!
Oh thank you so much - glad it helped demystify sweater knitting! 🧶💕
I am going to seem hyperbolic for a moment and I will own that lol but, I just really needed this. You have made it so that I feel like I have a helper right next to me. My cousin taught me to knit before she passed away and well, every stitch I feel her with me and I have so so much wanted to make her proud since we never got to this part. Celtic knots and raglan sweater creation was on our list but she just got too sick. I am getting better on the celtic knots through youtube university, but, I just couldn't seem to find the raglan tutorial I really needed. I just have to say you are a gifted artist and teacher and I am so grateful.
Oh wow, thank you so much for sharing. You just completely made my day. I’m so happy this was helpful to you ❤️ thinking about you and your cousin!
I followed this guide with thinner yarn and smaller needles, made a swatch and was able to measure and adjust it and managed to make my very first sweater!! I think it turned out great! A bit stiff, but I think in a few wears and washes, It'll be perfect! Thank you!!!
Oh I’m so glad to hear! Nice work! Love to hear this ❤️
Before coming across this tutorial I had only ever knitted a few scarves. I was able to successfully knit a sweater for my husband on the first try thanks to how thorough this video is! This really took the fear out of tackling a sweater for me. As soon as I finished my husband’s sweater I started on one for myself, so excited to grow my skills from this!
Oh I’m so happy to hear this! Amazing…. Love it. Yes, you have to make one for yourself now! Happy knitting 😊
I just finished this sweater! Have been knitting for years and made sweaters with rectangles. I used a combination of this and the Winter bluff and I changed the sleeves to make a longer cuff. Your detailed videos showing closeups was fantastic! Thanks so much Ashley. I’m on my way to buy yarn for another of your projects!
I just can't thank you enough for being such an angel for using your precious time to show us all how to knit this raglan sweater. Ashley your voice is soothing and instructions so easy to follow
Can't thank you enough My sister will love this sweater
Best ever instruction given by someone is yours. THANKS FOR IT.I m from India n today I learnt so much from u.God bless u n ur family ever
Thank you so much! ❤️
Excellent. I'm a beginner who has made many sweaters but never did one in the round. You have inspired me to give it a try.
Wonderful! Hope it goes well! Happy knitting and keep me posted!
This pattern and tutorial is so great for beginners. The chunky yarn knits up so fast - if you have never done a sweater before this is the perfect project. The techniques were explained clearly and demonstrated really well.
You’re so kind! Thank you…. Appreciate the feedback and support!
I’m not new to knitting, but I’ve never made a sweater. This looks like a great pattern for my first sweater ever, and your video instructions are excellent! Thank you!
Oh I’m so glad - hope you try this sweater. It’s great for a first sweater! Happy knitting!!
I think this is my new favorite video on the internet. I’ve spent so long knowing only the basics of how to knit and never venturing into making actual pieces. This is the first time I’ve ever been excited to get started on a real piece and I can’t thank you enough for how clear and simple you made this to follow and understand. 💛
I have been wanting to try and make pieces I have a project going that I think about re-starting so that I can do it this way.
thank you so much for this tutorial!!! im a crocheter that recently started knitting and after making a lot of hats i finally decided to take the plunge into making a sweater; this was so easy to follow and now i have my very first knit sweater
This is the pattern I will follow all through the whole raglan sweater. The instruction is very well explained and understandable even for beginners. Thank you
Oh thank you so much - I hope it goes well and happy knitting!!
Incredible! I knit my first sweater with this. I carefully followed the pattern and video, and voila! It’s perfect! And I feel so accomplished. Thank you thank you for this video!!!!!!!!
Oh my gosh, congrats!! That’s amazing!! 🎉
I did it! I was able to make this and I feel so accomplished😍. The pattern is easy to read and it works up quick! Thank you for teaching me and many others how to knit this beautiful and warm sweater!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰
Oh my gosh - just love this!! So happy for you!! Appreciate the feedback!! Hope you make more!!
Tremendously helpful for a beginner, knitting 1st sweater in the round, for the very 1st time. Your step by step tutorial is excellent!! Because of this alone, I now believe it will be possible for me to progress with my knitting. I would also like to mention that I am partially sighted, and the way you have zoomed in on your work is also extremely helpful, thank you ❤
Because of you I finished knitting my very first sweater last night!
Thank you for all the time and hard work you’ve put into this tutorial, measurements and everything. You are a great teacher and I will continue to knit alongside you.
Thank you so much! 🤗✨
I literally cannot tell you how much I appreciate this pattern- it is so patient and easy to follow and the first project I have been successfully making. I’m immediately purchasing at least a couple more of your patterns even if they’re beyond my skill level at this point, thank you so so very much!!
You are very generous showing and sharing these lovely patterns and a lovely way of teaching.
I love teaching! Thanks for watching!
I haven’t started on this yet but I’ve watched the whole tutorial, printed the pattern and purchased the yarn. You have done a wonderful job explaining everything and have me excited to make this! Every other sweater tutorial I’ve watched had me so confused and overwhelmed that I’ve been scared to even try. Not anymore thanks to you!
Thank you so very much. What a fantastic video for us newbies. There isn’t an important point missed, nor a confusing detail not explained.
Oh wow, thanks so much - makes me so happy to hear!
This was my FIRST SWEATER and thank you so much! Now I can use these skills in new projects, thank you!
So happy to hear!
This has to be the most beautiful explanation of knitting. I have been watching knitting videos for the last 4 months. You have explained it straightforward to the point. You have a new subscriber here. I'm a crocheted that want to learn knitting. Was about to give up until I seen your video. Please keep them coming.😍🥰🥰
Oh I’m so glad this helped you! Yay!! Happy knitting!!
Literally the best video I’ve watched on making a simple beginner sweater. I’ve watched a ton of videos, and some are just so experienced, that they forget important small steps for us beginners trying to branch out to other projects.
Even the raglan increases made the most sense, you described exactly where to put your stitches, where to increase, and that is where I always had issues with, because I didn’t know where to put my markers! You’re amazing thank you.
Thank you SO MUCH for this!!! I am a new knitter (started teaching myself shortly after the holidays) ans have completed 1 toddler cardigan. Just cast this on last night!! The time and energy required to write and share this pattern, include many sizes and have a clear video tutorial is beyond amazing! What a gift!
I got through the first 6 rows last night and set up for the increases to work on tonight! Although just recounted my stitches and somehow got one extra during round 5 or 6 so will need to tink back a bit and have another go! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for this! I was afraid to knit a sweater after watching a lot of videos and reading a lot of patterns that were hard to understand and follow. This is so simple and I cant wait to do more of them! Thank you
Yay! So glad!!
Thank you. This was so well explained. Having made nothing but hats, I'm now looking forward to trying my first jumper!
Thank you so much! Awesome…That’s great! Keep me posted on how it goes!
So excited I knit your sweater pattern. You’re an excellent teacher. This was my second knit sweater ever. The first was over 20 yrs ago when I took a local class. I crochet but want to do both. Thank you. 😊
5 years ago started knitting. I was confused, afraid, and overwhelmed with those unnecessary infos. Thank you so much for this video. If only I can give you a million likes and views…… great job and this is very helpful.
Just finished this sweater tonight, my first thanks to your easy to follow pattern and tutorial. I've already bought yarn for the Waterside sweater, can't wait to start. It's a nice break from knitting socks. Keep them coming.
Oh yay! So happy to hear! Can’t wait to hear how the next one goes…. Happy knitting ☺️
Thank you for the free pattern & full tutorial that follows it. Just finished mine & it turned out great. I'm a new knitter having only knitted a few hats & scarves so this was a challenge but the video covered all. This also helped me not only improve my knitting but be able to understand & follow a pattern. Again thanks
Oh congratulations on finishing! So happy to hear the pattern and tutorial were helpful. Yay!!! What’s next for you?!
BEST TUTORIAL EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks so so much!!
This has been incredible. You are the best. I’m almost done.
Wow! Best tutorial on how to knit a sweater for beginners. I was terribly frustrated to not be able to keep up with the other tutorials I found online/youtube. This is the best well explained video ever, and the sweater looks so good. Thanks a lot for sharing it with us. Wish you all the best!
You too kind - thanks so much! So glad it was helpful!
This video is a godsend!! I just bought yarn to knit my first sweater but have been struggling to find a simple pattern and tutorial. Thank you SO MUCH! I can’t wait to give this a try
Yay!!! Good luck and keep me posted. It’s so fun wearing sweaters you’ve made!!
Ashley, you are a treasure. I love to knit but have no sense for space, meaning, I can't see (visualize) the garment in a written pattern or even a half-finished project. I'm knitting blind. BUT you came along and now I CAN SEE IT, I can see the whole flow, how the sweater grows and forms on the needles. What a breakthrough you enabled me there! From now on I will not only be able to knit this sweater but I will have an Understanding on Sweaters in general. I hope you are a happy person because you do deserve it.
I just knitted my first sweater thanks to you! Thank you for this amazing tutorial.
This is a fantastic tutorial, you've totally taken the fear out of knitting a first sweater. I am picking my color today, can't wait to get started. Thank you so much!!
Thank you so much for your tutorial. I have never knit a sweater but now I know I can! You are marvelous and very clear. I so appreciate your doing this.
You are so welcome! So happy!! :)
I have literally only knitted tiny bump blankets for newborns and got a crazy idea that I wanted to knit sweaters for myself. I say crazy because I thought going in they would turn out terrible but it would be fun to try BUT this tutorial is so in depth and easy to follow that I am so excited to start I’m actually nauseous from excitement!!! Can’t wait to get supplies to try
Yay!! I’m so excited for you!
Just finished making this sweater following the tutorial. It was really simple to follow and I have gotten tons of compliments on it! Thanks so much!
Hi Ashley, I just finished the sweater in the silver color. It came out beautifully and I am going to make another one in the spruce color. The yarn was very easy to work with making it a fun project. Thank you so much for sharing this pattern and your tutorial is beyond perfection. You don’t leave anything out that one might have a question on. This is the best tutorial I have ever seen.😊
Oh yay!! So glad to hear!! ❤️
I just found your channel. OMG, I think I will be able to knit a sweater. Yayyyyy. You are a very good teacher. Thank you. New subbie 😘
Oh yay!! So glad you found me. Yes, you can definitely knit a sweater ☺️ happy knitting!!
I’ve only ever knitted squares but I want to be ambitious and give this a go! I’m also making the body sections green and when I go to do the sleeves I’m going to use cream!
Ok, this is my year to finally knit a sweater. I'm so intimidated by knitting a sweater.. I'm going to do it!!
Yay! You can do it! Happy knitting!!
I found you on instagram and it brought me to your channel. I am so glad I found you!! I just wanted to thank you so much for making this tutorial. I know how time consuming it must have been. I've been knitting for 4yrs and have never made a sweater because I didn't know where to start. I didn't know what it meant to divide for the sleeves, the front and back ect. I bought a kit from Lion Brand and one from We are Knitters but they have been sitting in the boxes for 1yr now because it says they are easy but doesn't say how to do any of the separating. I hope you and your family have a great holiday. Thank you again!!
Oh yay! So glad this helps!! Well hopefully you can put that yarn to good use now 🥰
This is such a great tutorial! I’ve knitted socks, hats, etc. but I’ve been wanting to moving on to sweaters. This looks like the perfect project for the winter. Thanks so much!
Yes yes! It’s the perfect winter project… you should definitely try it. Happy knitting!! ☺️🧶
@@AshleyLillisKnits I definitely will, thanks so much!
Thanks to you I finished my first sweater ! I learned how to knit by mom when I was young but hade forgotten how to. I jumped right on to start another one - this is so much fun. Thank you for sharing pattern and teaching how to use them.
Oh my gosh! I’m so happy to hear this!! Yay!! Congrats 🎉
Thank you so much!!! My first knitted sweater. You are explaining it so well and it is so easy to follow the pattern. Can't wait to finish!!!❤
This is such a great and complete tutorial. Thanks for spending so much time getting every last step!
Oh my pleasure. Glad it was helpful!
You make knitting a sweater seems so easy. I was looking for a first project and I'll definitely give a try on this one. I love how chunky and comfy it looks. And your closeups and explanations are on point. I don't know much about knitting vocabulary in general, but in English even less (I only know a few terms in my mother tongue french) but I could follow pretty much everything. Really excited to buy my equipment, practice a bit and then move on to this sweater. Thank you so much 😘
I made this. Thank you❤
After that my hands broke. Carpal tunnel in both. I'm so frustrated because your tutorials are so easy to follow. Even me with a brain damage can follow it. You're a good person.❤
I look forward to watching and learning from your video. I'm an experienced knitter and have knit top-down raglan sweaters (among others), but I'm always just following someone else's design. My sock knitting creativity only took off after I had learned a generic sock pattern, so I'm hoping to do the same with sweaters. Right now I'm slogging through the Field Sweater, but I'll find the time to watch your video.
Thank you for this amazing tutorial. I am so glad it popped up on my watch list! Typically I skip through long tutorials but yours had all the information needed without too much (or too little) direction. I've ordered the needles and am anxious for them to arrive so I can make this sweater.
Great! So happy to hear…. Hope it goes well! Keep me posted!
I am going to try to make this. Thank you so much for this tutorial. I am one of those that still have a hard time reading patterns. Your showing us the step-by-step on how to do this is truly wonderful. I appreciate it so much. I'm still confused about when to do the M1L and M1R but I will definitely give this a try. Again, thank you.
I totally hear ya! The best way to remember is you M1R when you’re to the right of the marker’(before it) and you M1L when you’re to the left of the marker (past it). Hope that helps and happy knitting! ❤️
@@AshleyLillisKnits - Oh my word... you're brilliant. Thank you sooooo much for this wonderful tip. Okay, now to buy the yarns and start this project. ;-)
@@liziking306 best of luck! Happy knitting 🧶 ☺️
Wanted to say thank you for adding the gauge and a reminder to do a gauge swatch on your website. I was all disappointed thinking I'd have to figure out how to make my 8mm needles fit the pattern's 9mm needles, but I did a gauge swatch with my 8mm needles and it turns out that produces the desired gauge for the project.
Oh I’m so glad!!
After about a month, I have finished this raglan sweater pattern of my own! I could not be happier with the turnout. It is a wonderful sweater and it fits me perfectly using the sizes you used! Thank you so so so much, I have officially stepped with both feet into the world of knitting! :)
You are so welcome! Congratulations!! I'm so glad you like it!
This is such a good tutorial. I was so nervous about attempting a top down jumper but this has just exploded the myth! Thankyou so much, I’ll definitely be making this.
Yay!! Hope you try it! Keep me posted ☺️
I'm looking forward to making this. Your video is easy to understand and follow. Thank you!
Oh thank you so much! Thanks for watching :)
THANK YOU ❤
Amazing detailed video, great for a beginner like me. Much appreciated! I have such a good understanding now, and it’s a lot less intimidating. I’ve been crocheting for over 20 years but have recently taken up knitting since discovering circulars. Couldn’t handle the long sticks lol. I tried to knit for many years prior with no success.
Omg thank you. I’ve watched several videos and couldn’t understand what they were doing and yours I understood the first time.
Oh thanks so much - so glad to hear!!
💕 thank you for the beautiful free pattern and thank you for your time and teaching us 💕 I can’t wait for the next video 🧶💕💕 thank you
Thanks for watching! Yes 💕 next video is coming soon - a v-neck button cardigan!
Oh wonderful 💕💕💕 thank you so much
thanks for the great video and the fee pattern
I appreciate you using accessible yarn - well accessible to me haha
you're awesome!
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Thank you!! I hope you enjoy 😊 yes, I love this yarn!!
I made one of these for my little guy in a smaller size -thank you for teaching me how! :)
Thank you so much for this detailed tutorial! I'm a beginner knitter and I was able to make my first ever knitted object/sweater easily with this video!
Oh great! So happy to hear!! Happy knitting to you!!!
Thank you so much, I've recently got back into knitting so I'm kind of a beginner again so this was really easy and helpful
Oh I’m so glad! Thanks for watching ☺️
This looks like the perfect next project!
Yay!! It’s the best! ❤️
I wonna to thank you so much. This tutorial is so great. I almost finished my first top down sweater and it looks very good. Even the wide sleeves are not too big or too much fabric in the armpit. Really a perfect instruction and sweater design.
So glad to hear! Yay! Thank you…. Happy knitting!
Thank you for taking measurements and letting us know what you did every step. Very well done, thank you.
Oh thanks so much for the kind words! So glad it was helpful!
I am almost finished! My yarn and needles all arrived late so I had a tough time getting started, but I'm almost done now. So far, I am loving it! This tutorial has been more helpful than I can express. Thank you!
I was wondering if there were any images of the sweater on people? I like my cuffs to be on the tighter side, so I wanted to get an idea of if I should figure out a way to make them smaller or not. Thank you again for giving such a wonderful tutorial!
Great job! You can decrease gradually if you'd like (feel free to watch this video for how to decrease on the sleeves czcams.com/video/x8Fx9SGHkBg/video.html) until you get to your desired stitch count. Or you can just include more decreases than I have in the pattern! the beginning of this video has me wearing the sweater. That's all I've got right now as far as pictures go!
@@AshleyLillisKnits thank you so much! I can't wait to get it all finished!
Wow! This was so thorough and enjoyable to watch. Makes me think I could actually knit a sweater! Thank you so much for sharing your skills and teaching them in such an understandable manner! 💚🧶
Aww, thank you! You can totally do this!! 😍
I just had a spontaneous draw to knitting! My grandma used to knit and she was amazing at it! Although I’ve had to rewatch certain parts several times (even had to slow mo the slip knot😂) I can tell this is going to be the best tutorial to follow! I really want to gift this sweater to my mom for Christmas this year! Thank you sm!! ❤️
Oh I’m so glad!! This makes me super happy!!
Hi Ashley, I just wanted to give you a huge thanks for making this tutorial accessible because I started my crafting journey with knitting and found it so intimidating that I took on crocheting instead. A year and a half later, I really wanted to have a knit sweater for winter and wow, this is the friendliest approach I've seen. Thank you SO much, I'm just about to start the first sleeve and it looks wonderful.