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

  • Niels Sweater Man | classic, made from Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn
    PetiteKnit
    Niels Sweater Man | classic, made from Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn
    from $119.00
    from $119.00
  • Flow Loop V-Neck | casual textured stripes in Yak by Lang Yarns
    Other Loops
    Flow Loop V-Neck | casual textured stripes in Yak by Lang Yarns
    from $197.00
    from $197.00
  • Otto Sweater Man | high-contrast stripes in Atlas by Sandnes Garn
    PetiteKnit
    Otto Sweater Man | high-contrast stripes in Atlas by Sandnes Garn
    from $120.00
    from $120.00
  • Mogen Sweater | graphic pattern in Fritidsgarn by Sandnes Garn
    incl. free instructions
    Sandnes Garn
    Mogen Sweater | graphic pattern in Fritidsgarn by Sandnes Garn
    from $110.00
    from $110.00
  • Suzie Sweater - double strand | velvety soft, made from Merino Baby and Manada by Pascuali
    includes instructions
    Paula-m
    Suzie Sweater - double strand | velvety soft, made from Merino Baby and Manada by Pascuali
    from $174.00
    from $174.00
  • Pullover Precious Memory | delicate stripe pattern made from Cheeky Merino Joy by Rosy Green Wool
    includes instructions
    Rosy Green Wool
    Pullover Precious Memory | delicate stripe pattern made from Cheeky Merino Joy by Rosy Green Wool
    from $113.00
    from $113.00
  • PetiteKnit Valerie Blouse mit Cashmere von Sandnes Garn 1
    PetiteKnit
    Valerie Blouse - Cashmere | delicate silhouette from Cashmere by Sandnes Garn
    from $222.00
    from $222.00
  • LeKnit Facet Sweater mit Tynn Peer Gynt und Tynn Silk Mohair von Sandnes Garn 1
    LeKnit
    Facet Sweater | intricate pattern made from Tynn Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes
    from $177.00
    from $177.00
  • PetiteKnit Valerie Blouse mit Cashmere von Sandnes Garn 3
    PetiteKnit
    Valerie Blouse | fine blouse in Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive
    from $123.00
    from $123.00
  • Ozetta Moon Set Pullover mit Classic Cashmere von Cardiff 1
    Ozetta Knitwear
    Moon Set Sweater | incredibly soft in Classic Cashmere by Cardiff
    from $191.00
    from $191.00
  • Twist Light Loop Sweater | delicate cables made from Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive
    Other Loops
    Twist Light Loop Sweater | delicate cables made from Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive
    from $158.00
    from $158.00
  • PetiteKnit Kumulus Bluse O-Neck mit Soft Silk Mohair von Knitting for Olive 1
    PetiteKnit
    Kumulus Blouse O-neck - Knitting for Olive | delicate and super soft with Soft Silk Mohair
    from $123.00
    from $123.00
  • Mollie Blouse von wemadewardrobe mit Soft Silk Mohair von Knitting for Olive 1
    includes instructions
    We Made Wardrobe
    Mollie Blouse | lightweight striped blouse made from Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive
    from $185.00
    from $185.00
  • Vibely Strik Vestagoy Sweater mit Yak von Lang Yarns 1
    Vibely Strike
    Vestvågøy Sweater | inspired by the sea around the Lofoten Islands, made with Yak by Lang Yarns
    from $158.00
    from $158.00
  • Pamata Sweater | perfect fit, made from Pinta by Pascuali
    Apple band
    Pamata Sweater | perfect fit, made from Pinta by Pascuali
    from $79.00
    from $79.00
  • My Favourite Things Knitwear Sweater No. 12 mit Merino und Soft Silk Mohair von Knitting for Olive 1
    My Favourite Things Knitwear
    Sweater No. 12 | maritime sweater made of Merino and Soft Silk Mohair from Knitting for Olive
    from $178.00
    from $178.00
  • 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 $115.00
    from $115.00
  • The Weststrand Sisters Majsan Sweater mit Tynn Peer Gynt und Tynn Silk Mohair von Sandnes Garn 1
    Majsan Sweater | Flower pattern made from Tynn Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $177.00
    from $177.00
  • LeKnit Picot Sweater mit Ballerina Chunky Mohair von Sandnes Garn 1
    LeKnit
    Picot Sweater | cozy sweater with delicate picot detail made from Ballerina Chunky Mohair
    from $121.00
    from $121.00
  • Novemberknits Sunde Winter Sweater mit Peer Gynt und Tynn Silk Mohair von Sandnes Garn 1
    includes instructions
    November knits
    Sunde Winter Sweater | iconic stripes made from Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $218.00
    from $218.00
  • Refined Shoulder Sweater | casually elegant in Lovely Merino Treat by Rosy Green Wool
    Ohwhataknit
    Refined Shoulder Sweater | casually elegant in Lovely Merino Treat by Rosy Green Wool
    from $184.00
    from $0.00 $184.00
  • Light Loop High Neck | delicate and casual in Le Petit Silk & Mohair by Biches & Bûches
    Other Loops
    Light Loop High Neck | delicate and casual in Le Petit Silk & Mohair by Biches & Bûches
    from $83.00
    from $0.00 $83.00
  • 1031 Sweater | super soft, made from air by Woolfolk
    Ozetta Knitwear
    1031 Sweater | super soft, made from air by Woolfolk
    from $261.00
    from $261.00
  • Mona Sweater | Postcard from the 70s in Tynn Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    LeKnit
    Mona Sweater | Postcard from the 70s in Tynn Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $184.00
    from $184.00 $184.00
  • Ingrid Pullover | simple and comfortable, made with Halaus and Tuuli by Novita
    inkl. Gratisanleitung
    Novita
    Ingrid Pullover | simple and comfortable, made with Halaus and Tuuli by Novita
    from $113.00
    from $0.00 $113.00
  • Juurilla cable-knit sweater | classically beautiful, made with 7 Brothers by Novita
    inkl. Gratisanleitung
    Novita
    Juurilla cable-knit sweater | classically beautiful, made with 7 Brothers by Novita
    from $101.00
    from $0.00 $101.00
  • Ripple Loop Sweater | Delicate mohair blouse made from Le Petit Silk & Mohair by Biches & Bûches
    Other Loops
    Ripple Loop Sweater | Delicate mohair blouse made from Le Petit Silk & Mohair by Biches & Bûches
    from $124.00
    from $124.00
  • Clover Sweater | light and soft, made from Ballerina Chunky Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    LeKnit
    Clover Sweater | light and soft, made from Ballerina Chunky Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $101.00
    from $0.00 $101.00
  • Morse Polo | delicate textured stripes made from Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Bûches
    Joanna Ang
    Morse Polo | delicate textured stripes made from Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Bûches
    from $92.00
    from $92.00
  • Niels Sweater Kids | ready for every adventure, made from Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn
    PetiteKnit
    Niels Sweater Kids | ready for every adventure, made from Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn
    from $55.00
    from $55.00
  • Linescape Sweater | basic lines made from Classic Cashmere by Cardiff
    Yamagara
    Linescape Sweater | basic lines made from Classic Cashmere by Cardiff
    from $211.00
    from $211.00
  • Felicity Shirt | delicate patterned sleeves made from Classic Cashmere by Cardiff
    Yamagara
    Felicity Shirt | delicate patterned sleeves made from Classic Cashmere by Cardiff
    from $172.00
    from $172.00
  • Blouse No. 5 | extremely soft summer blouse made from Cashmere Kumula and Cashmere Lace by Gepard Garn
    My Favourite Things Knitwear
    Blouse No. 5 | extremely soft summer blouse made from Cashmere Kumula and Cashmere Lace by Gepard Garn
    from $231.00
    from $0.00 $231.00
  • Hazelnut Sweater | delicate pattern made from Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Bûches
    Joanna Filip
    Hazelnut Sweater | delicate pattern made from Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Bûches
    from $147.00
    from $147.00
  • Seaway Pullover | delicate cable pattern made from Le Petit Lambswool and Le Petit Silk Mohair by Biches & Bûches
    Ozetta Knitwear
    Seaway Pullover | delicate cable pattern made from Le Petit Lambswool and Le Petit Silk Mohair by Biches & Bûches
    from $174.00
    from $174.00
  • Note Sweater | the cashmere sweater of your dreams, made from Cashmere by Sandnes Garn
    LeKnit
    Note Sweater | the cashmere sweater of your dreams, made from Cashmere by Sandnes Garn
    from $360.00
    from $360.00