Rock Sweater – Free Beginner Pattern

This free beginner sweater knitting pattern is a top-down raglan sweater designed to help new knitters create their first wearable garment with confidence. The pattern includes clear, step-by-step instructions and video tutorials for every stage, making it easy to follow—even if you’ve never knit a sweater before.

A classic and cozy raglan sweater with a modern fit, worked seamlessly from the top down. The yoke is shaped with simple raglan increases, while the body and sleeves are knit in the round in smooth stockinette stitch and finished with ribbed edges. The included video guides walk you through each step, so you can learn as you knit and build real skills along the way. A perfect beginner sweater pattern for anyone ready to go from small projects to a finished, wearable piece.

Free beginner sweater knitting pattern – top down raglan wool sweater in silk mohair, easy knit for beginners

What’s included:

Downloadable PDF: English + Danish
Sizes: XS–S (M–L) XL (XXL) fits a bust circumference of approx. 80–90 (90–100) 100–110 (110–120) cm [31½–35½ (35½–39½) 39½–43¼ (43¼–47¼) inches].
Files: full pattern, materials list, gauge and stitch notes, reference to video guides

Yarn, gauge and needles:

Gauge: 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] = 15 stitches x 22 rows in stockinette stitch using 6 mm needles [US 10/UK 8].
Recommended needles: 5 mm circular needle [US 8/UK 6] (50 cm [20 inches] and 80/100 cm [32/40 inches]), and 6 mm circular needle [US 10/UK 8] (40 cm [16 inches], 60 cm [24 inches] and 80/100 cm [32/40 inches]).
Yarn: 350 (400) 400-450 (450) g Lima by Hjertegarn in color 434 Light Grey (50 g = 100 m [109 yds]) held together with 100 (100) 100 (125) g Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive in color Dark Moose (25 g = 225 m [246 yds]).
Yarn alternatives: Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive can be replaced by silk mohair from other brands (just be mindful of the yardage). Lima by Hjertegarn can be replaced by Karisma by Drops or Double Sunday by Sandnes.