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

  • Hadley Pullover - Poppy
    Hadley Pullover - Poppy
    from $179.00
    from $179.00
  • Cherry Genser | summer in stripes made from Line by Sandnes Garn
    incl. free instructions
    Cherry Genser | summer in stripes made from Line by Sandnes Garn
    from $96.00
    from $96.00
  • PetiteKnit Esther Sweater mit So Kosho und Sensai von ITO Yarn 1
    Esther Sweater | adorable favorite sweater
    from $186.00
    from $186.00
  • Frankie Blouse | delicate stripes made from Primo Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    Frankie Blouse | delicate stripes made from Primo Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $135.00
    from $135.00
  • Sandnes 25_05 Vollan Sweater mit Borstet Alpakka und Tynn Silk Mohair von Sandnes Garn 1
    includes instructions
    Vollan Sweater | delicate ribbed sweater made from Borstet Alpakka and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $229.00
    from $229.00
  • Milano Sweater von Sinchens mit Gratisanleitung aus Sayama von Pascuali 1
    includes instructions
    Milano Sweater | with pattern, made with Sayama by Pascuali
    from $81.00
    from $81.00
  • PetiteKnit, Melange Sweater, Tynn Peer Gynt, Farbe: marine 1
    Melange Sweater | randomly patterned pullover made from Tynn Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn
    from $96.00
    from $96.00
  • PetiteKnit, Kumulus Bluse O-neck, 1
    Kumulus Blouse O-neck | delicate and light, made from Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $113.00
    from $113.00
  • Saga Sweater | enchanting cable pattern in Atlas by Sandnes Garn
    Saga Sweater | enchanting cable pattern in Atlas by Sandnes Garn
    from $125.00
    from $125.00
  • Brady Sweater | timeless cable pattern from Sunday and Thin Silk Mohair
    includes instructions
    Brady Sweater | timeless cable pattern from Sunday and Thin Silk Mohair
    from $219.00
    from $219.00
  • No Frills Sweater | casual classic made from Sunday and Primo Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    No Frills Sweater | casual classic made from Sunday and Primo Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $151.00
    from $151.00
  • Rosie Yoke Blouse | iconic pattern made from Sunday and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    Rosie Yoke Blouse | iconic pattern made from Sunday and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $169.00
    from $169.00
  • Key Sweater | stylishly interlocking stripes made of Peer Gynt and Alpakka Folgetrad by Sandnes Garn
    Key Sweater | stylishly interlocking stripes made of Peer Gynt and Alpakka Folgetrad by Sandnes Garn
    from $159.00
    from $159.00
  • Kleiva Demegenser mit Mini Alpakka von Sandnes Garn aus der Kollektion 2410 Norske Ikoner 1
    includes instructions
    Kleiva Women’s Sweater in Mini Alpakka | knitting kit with printed pattern 2410 Norske Ikoner
    from $156.00
    from $156.00
  • CC Sweater von Sinchens mit Cashmere Charis von Pascuali 2
    includes instructions
    CC Sweater | with pattern in Pascuali Cashmere Charis
    from $303.00
    from $303.00
  • Twilight Trail Pullover | wrap pullover in Cheeky Merino Joy by Rosy Green Wool
    includes instructions
    Twilight Trail Pullover | wrap pullover in Cheeky Merino Joy by Rosy Green Wool
    from $90.00
    from $90.00
  • Seasons Sweater von Ozetta mit Plötulopi von Lopi Island und Tynn Silk Mohair von Sandnes Garn 1
    Seasons Sweater | in half brioche stitch with Plötulopi by Lopi Island and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes
    from $99.00
    from $99.00
  • The Petite Knitter Geologica Sweater mit Peer Gynt von Sandnes Garn 1
    Geologica Sweater | pure nature dreams from Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn
    from $67.00
    from $67.00
  • LeKnit Peacock Jumper mit Tynn Peer Gynt und Tynn Silk Mohair von Sandnes Garn 1
    Peacock Jumper | fine pattern made from Tynn Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair
    from $103.00
    from $103.00
  • Mindy Sweater Chunky | timelessly beautiful from Peer Gynt and Thin Silk Mohair
    includes instructions
    Mindy Sweater Chunky | timelessly beautiful from Peer Gynt and Thin Silk Mohair
    from $166.00
    from $166.00
  • Kleinigkeitenliebe Glöckchenbluse aus Arctic Pearl von Pascuali 1
    includes instructions
    Bell Blouse | lightweight blouse made from the luxurious, vegan Arctic Pearl by Pascuali
    from $115.00
    from $115.00
  • Spencer Sweater Ballerina Edition Sandnes Kollektion 2409 mit Ballerina Chunky Mohair 4
    incl. instructions
    Spencer Sweater Ballerina Edition | knitting kit with printed pattern 2409 DIY
    from $131.00
    from $131.00
  • PetiteKnit Cloud Blouse mit Tynn Silk Mohair von Sandnes Garn 1
    Cloud Blouse | for spring in Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $113.00
    from $113.00
  • PetiteKnit Ankers Pullover neue Fotos 1
    Ankers Pullover
    from $110.00
    from $110.00
  • Moby Sweater | gorgeous patterned sweater made from Double Sunday and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    Moby Sweater | gorgeous patterned sweater made from Double Sunday and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $251.00
    from $251.00
  • Hannah Sweater O-Neck | relaxed oversized sweater made from Atlas by PetiteKnit
    Hannah Sweater O-Neck | relaxed oversized sweater made from Atlas by PetiteKnit
    from $113.00
    from $113.00
  • Novemberknits Eun Sweater Mohair mit Tynn Silk Mohair von Sandnes Garn 1
    includes instructions
    Eun Sweater Mohair | delicate sweater made from Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $157.00
    from $157.00
  • Lola Sweater | cozy and oversized, made from Kos and Ballerina Chunky Mohair
    includes instructions
    Lola Sweater | cozy and oversized, made from Kos and Ballerina Chunky Mohair
    from $224.00
    from $224.00
  • Yardana Pullover | floral Norwegian pattern with Plötulopi from Lopi Island
    Yardana Pullover | floral Norwegian pattern with Plötulopi from Lopi Island
    from $34.00
    from $34.00
  • Leknit Harriet Sweater mit Tynn Peer Gynt und Tynn Silk Mohair von Sandnes Garn 1
    Harriet Sweater | fantastic floral pattern from Tynn Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair
    from $205.00
    from $205.00
  • Porcelain Damask Sweater von LeKnit mit Sunday und Tynn Silk Mohair von Sandnes Garn 1
    Porcelain Damask Sweater | porcelain-inspired pattern made from Sunday and Tynn Silk Mohair
    from $153.00
    from $153.00
  • Sandnes, Kelly Pullover mit Alpakka Folgetrad, brombeere 1
    Kelly Pullover - with Alpakka Følgetråd
    from $101.00
    from $101.00
  • Suzie Sweater - single strand | versatile all-rounder made from Lovely Merino Treat by Rosy Green Wool
    includes instructions
    Suzie Sweater - single strand | versatile all-rounder made from Lovely Merino Treat by Rosy Green Wool
    from $147.00
    from $147.00
  • High V Loop Sweater | relaxed oversized sweater made from merino and Soft Silk Mohair by Other Loops
    High V Loop Sweater | relaxed oversized sweater made from merino and Soft Silk Mohair by Other Loops
    from $205.00
    from $205.00
  • Bea Blouse | delicate silhouette made from Primo Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    Bea Blouse | delicate silhouette made from Primo Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $135.00
    from $135.00
  • PetiteKnit Ivy Blouse einfädig mit Ecopuno von Lana Grossa 1
    Ivy Blouse - single-strand | summery and easy in Ecopuno by Lana Grossa
    from $42.00
    from $42.00