14 Sweater Knitting Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner

Tiny tricks that make a big difference! After finishing 20+ hand-knit sweaters, these are the tips and finishing touches that completely transformed my results.

I’ve gathered the 14 sweater knitting tips and finishing techniques that completely transformed my results. I'm sharing what I've discovered about picking up stitches, straight edges, neater ribbing, and other knitting finishing techniques that make the biggest difference in how polished your sweaters look. These aren't step-by-step tutorials - just the things I wish someone had told me when I started and they are simple techniques that any knitter can try!

Along the way, I’ll show plenty of examples from my past projects, so if you want a cozy knitting chat and maybe pick up a few ideas, grab your needles and join me.

If you haven’t seen it yet, I also have a video showing my step-by-step process for getting the fit I want every time I knit a sweater. It pairs beautifully with this one.

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Thanks for watching! See you again soon!

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🔍 WHERE TO FIND ME

Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Behn...
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email: [email protected]

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🧶 WHAT I'M WEARING

No Frills Cardigan by PetiteKnit:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

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🧶 PATTERNS MENTIONED

Belle & Sebastian Pullover by Sari Nordlund:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

Clematis Sweater by Emma Maier:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

Lyon Sweater by PetiteKnit:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

The Traveler by Andrea Mowry:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

Cuff Club Volume 1 by Summer Lee:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

Lyra Tee by Irene Lin:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

Skyline Tee by Tori Yu:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

Stripe Hype Sweater by Veronika Lindberg:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

Pierre Sweater by Johanna Gehrisch:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

Lusk by Rebecca Clow:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

Daily Stripes by Veronika Lindberg:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

Late Summer Wrap by Pernille Larsen:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

Arctic Light Sweater by Veronika Lindberg:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

Always 4-ever Unicorn Sweater by Wool & Beyond:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

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📖 CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome
02:00 Trick 1: A little twist before an increase row
06:15 Trick 2: A little tweak for picking up stitches
08:34 Trick 3: A tiny adjustment before the last row
10:45 Trick 4: Tricks for neater ribbing
13:25 Trick 5: Flipping ribbing for a smoother finish
17:31 Trick 6: My favourite way to finish twisted rib
21:26 Trick 7 Part 1: A neat way to handle buttonholes
23:11 Trick 7 Part 2: Getting buttons to sit just right
27:01 Trick 8: A subtle cast-on adjustment for bands
29:19 Trick 9 (maybe?): Experimenting with a knit-as-you-go band
31:34 Trick 10: Helping the collar fold perfectly
34:33 Trick 11: Binding off and folding in one step
36:56 Trick 12: Adjusting needles to avoid a flared collar
39:35 Trick 13: Picking up a few extra stitches quietly
41:26 Trick 14: A trick for small circumferences on magic loop
43:20 Habit 1: Writing down little details as I go
44:07 Habit 2: A lifeline habit that saves time
45:59 Wrap up


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