2007-01-16 09:56:04 · 7 answers · asked by Karen 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
There are lots of resources for knitting sweaters.
Here's a site offering a lot of different knitting patters, tips, and techniques.
http://spindling.com/sweater_knitting_pattern.html
The DIY network has a lot of good shows and resources, too.
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/na_knitting/0,2024,DIY_14141,00.html
This site offers good instructions on various knitting patterns.
http://www.knittingonthenet.com/sweaters.htm
2007-01-18 01:29:53 · answer #1 · answered by William P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You use the word "best", and that doesn't necessarily mean "most affordable" or cheapest. I see you have posted that you are looking for a pattern.
Some yarns are really expensive (and very nice) and some are really cheap (and not great). I have really loved Lion Brand Wool-Ease until recently. I think they changed how they make it because it is not what it used to be.
The yarns and patterns that I really like the best are Paton's. It's not as expensive as other yarns, but not as cheap as Red Heart or Lion Brand. Paton's has a billion patterns--easy or hard. They can often be found on the Paton's website, or at local yarn stores. Sometimes I find a Paton's pattern I like and then get it off of ebay.
Once you choose the pattern---then it's time to choose the yarn. I really like Paton's wool.
2007-01-16 14:12:23 · answer #2 · answered by coverotherollingstone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wool is a popular yarn for knitting warm sweaters. It's very warm, springy and somewhat waterproof. The downsides are that it can be a little scratchy if it's right next to the skin and it has to be handwashed or it shrinks and "felts." You could try a wool/acrylic blend like Lion Brand Wool-Ease It's machine washable and comes in a variety of weights.
2007-01-16 11:44:25 · answer #3 · answered by Danaerys 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd recommend personally either a superwash wool or a wool/acrylic mix. Don't go with alpaca - sure, you'll have a warm item, but it will eventually fall out of shape and you'll die of sweat.
Try www.knitpicks.com and check out their yarns. Even a cotton yarn can make a very good sweater. They also have a number of patterns for download or offer books on the topic.
2007-01-16 12:48:21 · answer #4 · answered by Maggie D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd use a worsted weight wool. Nothing keeps you warmer than natural hair especially if you get wet. (acrylic yarn doesn't rate) Sheep wool is really good and least expensive. Alpaca is even warmer. Most people can't stand to wear a full sweater made from alpaca yarn. But alpaca is much more expensive than sheep wool per ounce. Alpaca is usually spun finer because of the over heating problem.
2007-01-16 16:58:00 · answer #5 · answered by ptnopt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wool or a wool blend...they make soooooo many nice ones. Plus a pattern that is knit on smaller needles would help too. If I knit a pair of socks on size 0 needles they are ALOT warmer than ones I've knit on size 5 needles....by no means should you try to knit a sweater on size 0 needles (unless you won't need the sweater for 10 years) but you get the point.
2007-01-16 15:59:34 · answer #6 · answered by anemonecanadensis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whatever your pattern calls for or a yarn equivalent to reach the same gauge.
2007-01-16 10:46:00 · answer #7 · answered by micherieamor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋