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

  • Solju Sweater | oversized cozy sweater made from Hehku and Wonder Wool 4-ply by Novita
    incl. free instructions
    Solju Sweater | oversized cozy sweater made from Hehku and Wonder Wool 4-ply by Novita
    from $111.00
    from $111.00
  • Very Basic Sweater | classically beautiful, made from Classic Cashmere by Cardiff
    Very Basic Sweater | classically beautiful, made from Classic Cashmere by Cardiff
    from $279.00
    from $279.00
  • Lacey Loop Rollneck | delicate textured stripes in Heavy Merino by Knitting for Olive
    Lacey Loop Rollneck | delicate textured stripes in Heavy Merino by Knitting for Olive
    from $118.00
    from $118.00
  • Dagmar Sweater | classic cable pattern made from Peer Gynt and Alpakka Folgetrad
    Dagmar Sweater | classic cable pattern made from Peer Gynt and Alpakka Folgetrad
    from $178.00
    from $178.00
  • Rundpassenpullover mit Rippenrand aus Cashmere Kiss von Lana Grossa 1
    incl. free instructions
    Round-Yoke Sweater with Ribbed Hem | soft and super lightweight, made from Cashmere Kiss by Lana Grossa
    from $150.00
    from $150.00
  • Kutovakika Juice Sweater mit Sunday und Tynn Silk Mohair von Sandnes Garn 1
    Juice Sweater | Relaxed summer pullover made from Sunday and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $169.00
    from $169.00
  • My Favourite Things Knitwear Blouse No. 1 mit Pure Silk von Knitting for Olive 1
    Blouse No. 1 - Silk | casual blouse made from Pure Silk by Knitting for Olive
    from $82.00
    from $82.00
  • Other Loops Tulip Loop Rollneck Sweater aus Heavy Merino und Soft Silk Mohair von Knitting for Olive 1
    Tulip Loop Rollneck | Charming cable pattern made from Heavy Merino and Soft Silk Mohair
    from $224.00
    from $224.00
  • Dagmar Sweater Kids | classic sweater in Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn
    Dagmar Sweater Kids | classic sweater in Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn
    from $67.00
    from $67.00
  • Appelbanne Lysander Sweater mit Sayama von Pascuali 1
    Lysande Sweater | Patterns like sparkling gemstones from Sayama by Pascuali
    from $86.00
    from $86.00
  • Step by Step Sweater von Florence Miller mit Kos von Sandnes Garn 1
    incl. free instructions
    Step by Step Sweater | with free pattern - also perfect for beginners
    from $95.00
    from $95.00
  • PetiteKnit Cloud Blouse mit Bruschlight von Cardiff Cashmere 1
    Cloud Blouse | elegant and super soft from cashmere and silk with Brushlight by Cardiff Cashmere
    from $245.00
    from $245.00
  • Noma Sweater von Novemberknits mit Sunday und Tynn Silk Mohair von Sandnes Garn 1
    includes instructions
    Noma Sweater | Basic turtleneck sweater made from Sunday and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
    from $195.00
    from $195.00
  • Mama Bear Pullover von Teti Lutsak mit Bio Cashmere 6/28 von Pascuali 1
    Mama Bear Sweater | fabulous cashmere sweater made from Organic Cashmere 6/28 by Pascuali
    from $270.00
    from $270.00
  • Ppoppo Sweater von Aegyoknit mit Sayama und Cashmere Lace von Pascuali 1
    Ppoppo Sweater | elegant seed stitch made from Sayama and Cashmere Lace by Pascuali
    from $290.00
    from $290.00