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.

159 products

  • LeKnit Foundation Sweater mit Ballerina Chunky Mohair und Alpakka Folgetrad von Sandnes Garn 1
    LeKnit
    Foundation Sweater | Cuddly dream with a marled effect made from Ballerina Chunky Mohair and Alpakka Folgetrad
    from $149.00
    from $149.00
  • Petiteknit Olga Sweater mit Peer Gynt von Sandnes Garn 1
    PetiteKnit
    Olga Sweater | Striped sweater made with Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn
    from $101.00
    from $101.00
  • PetiteKnit Novice Sweater mit Kos von Sandnes Garn 1
    PetiteKnit
    Novice Sweater | gorgeous beginner sweater with Kos from Sandnes Garn
    from $96.00
    from $96.00
  • Kelly Pullover, Sandnes Magazin 2212, natur meliert 1
    inkl. Gratisanleitung
    Sandnes Garn
    Kelly Pullover | easy favorite sweater with Tynn Peer Gynt from Sandnes Garn
    from $55.00
    from $55.00
  • Kumulus Bluse PetiteKnit aus Prime von Cardiff Cashmere 5
    PetiteKnit
    Kumulus Blouse | single-stranded and wonderfully soft in Santiago light by Mayflower Denmark
    from $41.00
    from $41.00
  • Sandnes 2410 Norske Ikoner Marius Frauenpullover mit Peer Gynt 1
    includes instructions
    Sandnes Garn
    Marius Women’s Sweater | Fantastically Beautiful Norwegian Sweater with Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn
    from $137.00
    from $137.00
  • Plain Yoke Sweater | Simple, light and fluffy even for beginners
    LeKnit
    Plain Yoke Sweater | Simple, light and fluffy even for beginners
    from $81.00
    from $81.00
  • Celeste Sweater | simple Norwegian sweater made with Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn
    PetiteKnit
    Celeste Sweater | simple Norwegian sweater made with Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn
    from $119.00
    from $0.00 $119.00
  • Frankie Sweater | casual stripes in Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn
    PetiteKnit
    Frankie Sweater | casual stripes in Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn
    from $101.00
    from $101.00
  • Inge Sweater von LeKnit 2
    LeKnit
    Inge Sweater - Peer Gynt Edition
    from $128.00
    from $128.00
  • Coco Amour Knitwear Cabana Sweater mit Mandarin Petit und Alpakka Folgetrad von Sandnes Garn 1
    Coco Amour Knitwear
    Cabana Sweater | The perfect summer sweater made with Mandarin Petit and Alpakka Følgetråd
    from $109.00
    from $109.00
  • PetiteKnit Cloud Sweater Mayflower Edition mit Santiago 5
    PetiteKnit
    Cloud Sweater | like a soft cloud
    from $179.00
    from $179.00
  • Kleiva Demegeners mit Tynn Peer Gynt aus der Sandnes Kollektion 2410 Norske Ikoner 1
    includes instructions
    Sandnes Garn
    Kleiva Women’s Sweater in Tynn Peer Gynt | knitting kit with printed pattern 2410 Norske Ikoner
    from $78.00
    from $78.00
  • Lempi Pullover mit Gratisanleitung von Novita aus Hygge Wool 1
    incl. free instructions
    News
    Lempi Pullover | with free pattern in Hygge Wool
    from $79.00
    from $79.00
  • Monday Sweater von PetiteKnit aus Mayflower Denmark Santiago Light 1
    PetiteKnit
    Monday Sweater - Mayflower Denmark
    from $55.00
    from $55.00
  • Leknit Porcelain Yoke Swester mit Tynn Peer Gynt und Tynn Silk Mohair von Sandnes Garn 1
    LeKnit
    Porcelain Yoke Sweater | unique pattern with Tynn Peer Gynt and Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $127.00
    from $0.00 $127.00
  • Monday Sweater | Basic for every day made from Tynn Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk
    PetiteKnit
    Monday Sweater | Basic for every day made from Tynn Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk
    from $127.00
    from $127.00
  • Novemberknits Eun Sweater Light mit Tynn Peer Gynt und Tynn Silk Mohair von Sandnes Garn 1
    includes instructions
    November knits
    Eun Sweater Light | casual sweater with a slit, made with Tynn Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair
    from $163.00
    from $163.00
  • Louvre Sweater | casual sweater with Peer Gynt from Sandnes Garn
    PetiteKnit
    Louvre Sweater | casual sweater with Peer Gynt from Sandnes Garn
    from $110.00
    from $110.00
  • Kumulus Bluse PetiteKnit aus Prime von Cardiff Cashmere 7
    PetiteKnit
    Kumulus Blouse | delicate blouse made from Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $97.00
    from $97.00
  • PetiteKnit Storm Sweater 1
    PetiteKnit
    Storm Sweater | Patterned sweater from Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn
    from $119.00
    from $119.00
  • Kaleidoscope Sweater | delicate all-over pattern in Puno Winikunka by Pascuali
    Elenor Mortensen
    Kaleidoscope Sweater | delicate all-over pattern in Puno Winikunka by Pascuali
    from $94.00
    from $94.00
  • Kumulus Bluse PetiteKnit aus Prime von Cardiff Cashmere 1
    PetiteKnit
    Kumulus Blouse | casual blouse made from Prime by Cardiff Cashmere
    from $112.00
    from $112.00
  • PetiteKnit Cloud Sweater Mayflower Edition mit Santiago 1
    PetiteKnit
    Cloud Sweater | single-ply with Santiago from Mayflower Denmark
    from $82.00
    from $82.00
  • Rookie Sweater | super easy from Ballerina Chunky Mohair - 2507 DIY
    includes instructions
    Sandnes Garn
    Rookie Sweater | super easy from Ballerina Chunky Mohair - 2507 DIY
    from $86.00
    from $86.00
  • Sandnes, Tema 72, Anna Pullover 1
    incl. free instructions
    Sandnes Garn
    Anna Pullover - Tema 72
    from $110.00
    from $110.00
  • Hannah Sweater V-Neck | casual and comfortable from Atlas by PetiteKnit by Sandnes Garn
    PetiteKnit
    Hannah Sweater V-Neck | casual and comfortable from Atlas by PetiteKnit by Sandnes Garn
    from $109.00
    from $109.00
  • Leknit Plain Yoke Blouse mit Tynn Silk Mohair und Alpakka Folgetrad von Sandnes Garn 1
    LeKnit
    Plain Yoke Blouse | Dreamy Blouse with Tynn Silk Mohair and Alpakka Følgetråd
    from $99.00
    from $99.00
  • Leknit Rosie Sweater aus Tynn Peer Gynt und Tynn Silk Mohair von Sandnes Garn 1
    LeKnit
    Rosie Sweater | vintage rose pattern with Thin Peer Gynt and Thin Silk Mohair from Sandnes Garn
    from $180.00
    from $180.00
  • Rookie Sweater | for festive sparkling moments from Sequin and Ballerina Chunky Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    includes instructions
    Sandnes Garn
    Rookie Sweater | for festive sparkling moments from Sequin and Ballerina Chunky Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $153.00
    from $153.00
  • PetiteKnit Novice Sweater mit Santiago von Mayflower Denmark 12
    PetiteKnit
    Novice Sweater | Mayflower Denmark | enchanting beginner sweater
    from $69.00
    from $69.00
  • Porcelain Sweater | Porcelain pattern from Tynn Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    LeKnit
    Porcelain Sweater | Porcelain pattern from Tynn Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $127.00
    from $127.00
  • Rosie Yoke Sweater | romantic roses from Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    LeKnit
    Rosie Yoke Sweater | romantic roses from Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $163.00
    from $163.00
  • Sandnes Kollektion 2402 Facile Sweater aus Ballerina Chunky 1
    incl. instructions
    Sandnes yarn
    Facile Sweater | Quick Pullover made from Ballerina Chunky Mohair
    from $85.00
    from $85.00
  • LeKnit Boyfriend Sweater mit Tynn Peer Gynt und Alpakka Folgetrad von Sandnes Garn 1
    LeKnit
    Boyfriend Sweater | most beautiful basic sweater for the whole year
    from $97.00
    from $97.00
  • Ridge Sweater | fluffy pattern with Peer Gynt and Ballerina Chunky Mohair - DIY 2507
    includes instructions
    Sandnes Garn
    Ridge Sweater | fluffy pattern with Peer Gynt and Ballerina Chunky Mohair - DIY 2507
    from $157.00
    from $157.00