25 Fall Sweaters To Knit (Simple + Cute)
THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS THAT SUPPORT HANDY LITTLE ME CONTENT AND FREE PATTERNS.In this post, you will see a roundup of 25 fall sweaters to knit that are simple and cute, perfect for sweater weather.
Making your own cozy fall sweaters may not always be the cheapest way of getting a new sweater, but it can give you all the fall feels.
Getting cozy with your knitting project, while drinking coffee and watching movies is the perfect way to spend an autumnal afternoon.
Plus a cute sweater can be a versatile item to add to your fall wardrobe. You can wear it with pants, skirts, with a jacket or without a jacket.
Knitting Your Own Cozy Sweater
Everyone has a collection of their favorite sweaters for the colder months.
From oversized knits to more fitted pieces, there are knits for everyone’s taste and style.
Making your own cozy, comfortable sweater is a really great way to show off your knitting skills too!
Sometimes it can be hard to find the type of sweater you want to wear when looking around the shops.
With a specific style in mind, making your own sweater can give you many possibilities.
From experimenting with different yarns to adapting the size and fit.
You can play around with the sleeves, the collar, the neckline, and the hem.
Weekly news, free patterns, tutorials, and more.
Choosing Your Yarn
From knitting your chosen sweater in super bulky yarn or in worsted weight yarn – it’s totally up to you!
You might enjoy lightweight fabrics that are perfect for a layering piece.
If you want to learn more about different types of yarn, take a look at this post – Yarn Weight Guide {+ Conversion Chart}
There is a handy yarn weights chart in the post that can tell you the weight, name, and recommended needle/hook size.
Fall Sweaters For Women
The knitting patterns featured in this round-up are all amazing with lots of different styles to choose from.
Making a hand-knit sweater means that it will last a long time and give you as a maker both new skills and a sense of accomplishment.
From long oversized baggy sweaters, color blocks, stripes, cables, and fair isle.
Size and Fit
All of the sweaters chosen in the round-up have a range of sizes.
They also feature various stitch patterns and techniques.
From beginner, intermediate and advanced there is something for every skill level.
For more sweater inspiration, take a look at these posts here;
Knitting Lessons
If you are a beginner knitter, you can take a look at these knitting Lessons here – Knitting Lessons (With Video Tutorials) – Handy Little Me
With tons of information for you that will help you get started.
From learning how to cast on and off, knitting garter stitch, stockinette stitch, and purling.
All of the knitting basics are covered with blog posts and video tutorials.
Take a look through the list and choose your next WIP!
25 Fall Sweaters To Knit
There is nothing quite like a hand-knit sweater that you have made yourself.
From choosing the pattern that suits you the most to select your yarn, the whole process is extremely special and unique to you.
They are comfy, cozy, and really, really versatile.
Check out these amazing fall sweater patterns and choose your next WIP!
*There is a mix of free and paid patterns in the list*
Oversized Chunky Knit Sweater Pattern
Make an oversized super chunky knit that is stylish and looks great with skinny jeans.
Striped Sweater Knitting Pattern {From Small to 3X}
Make an oversized striped sweater in any color of your choice.
Knit with bulky/chunky/12 ply yarn.
Cardigan Knitting Pattern (Stay Home + Be Cozy)
Beautiful chunky cardigan knitting pattern!
The Stay Home Cardigan makes for a perfect first cardigan for advanced beginner knitters.
Chunky Cardigan Knitting Pattern
Make yourself a cozy knit chunky cardigan that can be made in four sizes.
This oversized cardigan is perfect for the colder weather
Claire's Modern Blue Cardigan (Seersucker Stitch)
Knit a cozy and modern cardigan with this free knitting pattern.
The seersucker stitch creates a beautiful fabric that will uplift any fall outfit.
Chunky Turtleneck Sweater Knitting Pattern
Make a beautiful and comfy turtleneck sweater to keep you warm and cozy in the autumn chill with this free knitting pattern
Pumpkin Sweater Knitting Pattern
Make an easy sweater with this free knitting pattern.
Match your sweater with a pumpkin spice latte and enjoy all things autumn.
Perfect if you love a simple sweater.
Irish Moss Stitch Cardigan Knitting Pattern
Knit a unique cardigan with this free knitting pattern.
The Irish moss stitch creates a beautiful fabric.
Chunky Cable Knit Sweater Pattern
Knit a chunky sweater with a beautiful cable design with this free knitting pattern.
A great pattern for intermediate knitters.
Chunky Celtic Cable Knit Sweater Pattern
Knit a chunky sweater with a beautiful Celtic cable design with this free knitting pattern.
Cardigan Knitting Pattern {Fall Comfort}
Knit the ultimate fall cardigan with this free knitting pattern.
Cotton Comfort Easy Knit Cardigan Pattern
Easy Cardigan Knitting Pattern Free.
If you are looking for your first sweater pattern, this project is for you!
This comfortable loose-fitting cardigan is a great beginner knitting pattern.
My fall sweater pattern by Siv Kristin Olsen
This is an easy knit sweater, where you may use the colors that you like.
Ribbed Knit Sweater Pattern by Twilight Knit
Knitting pattern for a ribbed knit alpaca and silk sweater ~ Loose knit, one size, relaxed fit.
Yume Knitting pattern by Isabell Kraemer
Yume is worked seamlessly from the top down.
First some short-rows are worked back and forth to create a higher back neck and then the round- yoke is worked top down to sleeve separation.
Winter Blues Wool Sweater Knitting Pattern
The ultimate cozy winter sweater!
Oversized to wear for all the cold fall and winter days.
Basic stitches make this an easy pattern, even for beginner knitters.
Bigger needles make this a fast knit that won’t get lost in a pile of WIPS.
The Campfire Sweater
Knit this chunky sweater with this easy, beginner-friendly knitting pattern for 'The Campfire Sweater' by Darling Jadore.
Early morning pattern by Yuko shimizu
V-neck cable sweater knitting pattern knitted from the bottom up in the round.
Early Morning pattern by Yuko shimizu knitted using The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light.
Seed Bubble Sweater Knitting pattern by KNITSAFARI
The Seed Bubble Sweater is the perfect big knit to wear when the temperature drops.
Constructed seamlessly to reduce as much bulk as possible, this is a fun pattern to challenge your knitting skills.
SIZES: Oversized fit, with instructions for Small (to fit bust 32-34”), Medium (to fit bust 36-38”) and Large (to fit bust 40-42”).
Simone Chunky Cardigan Knitting Pattern by Flax And Twine
Beautiful chunky cardigan knitting pattern!
The Simone Cardigan makes for a perfect first sweater for new knitters.
Will be your go to layer in your closet!
Cloud Chasing / DROPS 194-15 - Free knitting patterns by DROPS Design
Free Knitting Pattern for a Chunky Knit Sweater.
Raglan sweater worked top down with high neck and split in sides.
Evening in the Village Turtleneck Knitting pattern by Two of Wands
Elevate your sweater stack with the Evening in the Village Turtleneck.
This thermal stitch oversized jumper will surround you with sophisticated comfort for an effortlessly chic look even in the lowest of temperatures.
This pattern is part of a collaboration with Lion Brand Yarn Company using their Wool-Ease yarn.
Oversized Scoop Sweater Knitting Pattern
Oversized Scoop Sweater Knitting Pattern Difficulty level: Beginner.
Pattern: Knits up in about 14-18 hours.
Difficulty level: Super easy, beginner Includes 4 sizes! Adult women sizes: S, M, L & XL.
Short Sleeved Sweater Pattern
It features a trendy, deep V back detail (that can be worn as a V neck as well).
Boat-neck front, super slouchy fit and sleeves knit in the round finish off this super easy and fun to wear sweater!
All you'll need are 4mm and 6mm circular needles and your favorite heavy worsted weight yarn.
Bubble Sleeve Chunky Cardigan Knitting Pattern
The knitting pattern is easy to understand even for beginners, you just have to pay attention to detail.
8 Stylish Ideas For Your Fall Oversized Knits
Knitting pattern round-up with even more sweater patterns that are all free!
Make yourself a super cosy oversized sweater this fall with one of these free sweater knitting patterns.
They are comfy, cosy and really, really versatile.
Fall Patterns From Lion Brand Yarns
Knitting pattern round-up with free patterns to download from Lion Brand Yarns.
Find a new project to knit this fall with one of these free patterns.
For more sweater inspiration – follow my knitted sweater board on Pinterest.
Which sweater is going to be your next project?
Let me know in the comments below.
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