Are you ready to knit your first sweater, but you’re not sure where to start? Maybe you’ve knitted one or two before, but you want the planning done for you this time? If so, a knitting kit might be what you’re looking for.
When you’re searching around for patterns, you need to face the hassle of finding the right yarn, in the right amount, at the right yarn weight. If you run out halfway through, you may have to deal with inconsistent dye lots, or you might not be able to find the exact same yarn at all.
If you start your project with a knitting kit instead, you can add all of the needles and yarn you need for your chosen sweater pattern, in exactly the right sizes and amounts.
Put simply, sweater knitting kits are the easiest way to dive straight into your next project, whether you’re an absolute beginner or you’re simply lacking motivation.
But which sweater knitting kit do you pick? There are hundreds out there, if not thousands – most of which are expensive, outdated, or simply uninspiring.
That’s why we’ve hand-picked these 21 sweater knitting kits from top knitwear brands and small indie designers, to take the guesswork out for you.
You can find a preview of what’s to come (and some extras) below:
You’ll find a range of very basic knitted sweater kits for beginners, most of which use super chunky yarn and simple stitchwork. These are great for newbie knitters looking to practice the basics without worrying about which materials they need.
For more experienced knitters, you’ll also find some more interesting sweater kits to knit with more intricate designs and techniques including cabling, shaping, and some intarsia colorwork. With these, you can work on an advanced project without worrying about ordering the wrong materials.
Each kit includes everything you’ll need to knit a gorgeous sweater from scratch. That includes the exact amount of yarn you need, your chosen knitting pattern, and in some cases, knitting needles. You’ll find each kit’s contents listed beside its description below.
What’s In This Guide?
13 Easy Sweater Knitting Kits for Beginners
In this list you’ll find a range of easy and beginner-level sweater kits for newcomers to knitting or those just looking for a simple pattern.
These knitting kits have all been selected based on the quality of the design, simplicity of the stitchwork, price, and difficulty level. They all include simple, modern styles that will be easy for beginners to complete in around 15 to 25 hours.
You’ll find sweaters in various styles and silhouettes – including v-neck, turtlenecks, cropped, oversized, and more.
TIP: If you’re an absolute beginner, we recommend knitting a blanket as your first project. They involve very basic stitchwork and can be finished in just a few days. Check out our dedicated list of chunky blanket knitting kits for some of the easiest projects out there.
1. “Roll Up Knit Down” Roll-Neck Jumper Knitting Kit
| Price | $87.07/£75.05 |
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| Difficulty Level | Beginner |
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| Designer’s Website | “Roll Up Knit Down” Jumper – Lauren Aston Designs |
Worked up on circular needles with super chunky yarn, this sweater is knitted from the top down and requires no seaming whatsoever. It features a slightly oversized fit, a cozy roll neck, and raglan-style sleeves with a mild balloon-effect.
Don’t be intimidated by the raglan knitting technique – this kit is suitable for beginner and early-stage knitters, too.
The kit includes all of the yarn you need for your chosen size, which means you can customize the length or add an extra color for a slightly more complex jumper with chunky alternating stripes.
2. “Drizzle” Sweater Kit
| Price | $118.00/£101.72 |
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| Difficulty Level | Easy |
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| Designer’s Website | “Drizzle” Sweater – We Are Knitters |
Pictured here in ‘Forest Green’, the “Drizzle” sweater knitting kit from We Are Knitters is an easy-level kit that’s worked up in flat panels. It’s available in 4 sizes and includes 7 balls of “Twist and Shout” yarn – a blend of alpaca, merino, and linen fibers. You can also include a pair of 4mm straight or circular needles in whichever type suits your preference.
3. Super Chunky Sweater Knitting Kit
| Price | $77.40/£66.72 |
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| Difficulty Level | Beginner |
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| Designer’s Website | Super Chunky Sweater Knitting Kit – MoloneyMakes on Etsy |
This kit is another good choice for beginners. It gives you the tools to knit a bulky sweater in the round, from the top down, on circular needles – which means there’s no sewing or seaming involved at all.
You’ll get balls of super chunky acrylic yarn and 2 pairs of bamboo needles, along with the choice of over a dozen colors.
If you’re looking to practice some intermediate techniques, this kit will also teach you basic shaping and picking up stitches. If that’s new to you, don’t worry – it also comes with a series of tutorials and a ‘How to Knit’ manual that will guide you through the most difficult parts.
4. “Small World” Knit Sweater Kit
| Price | $140.00/£120.68 |
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| Difficulty Level | Easy |
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| Designer’s Website | “Small World” Sweater – Wool and the Gang |
Another roll-neck jumper kit, this pattern uses stockinette stitch and rib stitch to work up a relaxed turtleneck sweater that you’ll be finished knitting in less than a day or two. It’s available in 4 different sizes and includes up to 9 balls of soft Peruvian yarn in an alpaca and merino blend.
5. “Giza” Sweater
| Price | $68.00/£58.62 |
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| Difficulty Level | Easy |
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| Designer’s Website | “Giza” Sweater – We Are Knitters |
Looking for a basic, everyday sweater that’s easy to knit? The “Giza” sweater kit will give you everything you need. Shown here in “Gray”, it’s worked flat, comes in dozens of different colors, and includes 400g of mixed yarn along with a pair of 5mm needles.
6. “Grey Pearl” Sweater
| Price | $54.41/£46.90 |
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| Difficulty Level | Easy |
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| Designer’s Website | “Grey Pearl” Sweater – KnittedHomeLondon on Etsy |
This sweater kit will help you create a super soft, lightweight sweater in a blend of alpaca and merino wool. It includes a printed pattern, yarn, and 2 pairs of birchwood interchangeable needles which you can use for all of your future projects.
7. “Sometimes” Sweater Knitting Kit
| Price | $164.00/£141.37 |
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| Difficulty Level | Beginner |
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| Designer’s Website | “Sometimes” Sweater Knitting Kit – Wool and the Gang |
The “Sometimes” sweater kit includes up to 7 balls of soft, super bulky wool and big needles for the perfect chunky winter sweater. Despite the balloon sleeves, ribbed trimming, and a cozy roll neck, it’s super easy to knit too – you can work it up in approximately 10 hours using just stockinette stitch and simple ribbing.
8. “Boring” Sweater No.2
| Price | $102.67/£88.50 |
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| Difficulty Level | Easy |
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| Designer’s Website | “Boring” Sweater No.2 – Boring Knit |
With its minimalistic modern designs and low-key color palette, Boring Knits is setting a new standard for contemporary knitwear design.
This raglan sweater kit exemplifies just that. It gives you the materials you need to knit a timeless, well-fitting sweater using high-quality organic yarn. It might not be ostentatious or colorful, but it’ll be a wardrobe staple that’ll last for a long time.
9. “Audrey” Sweater
| Price | $146.00/£125.85 |
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| Difficulty Level | Beginner |
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| Designer’s Website | “Audrey” Sweater – Wool and the Gang |
Another beginner sweater knitting kit from Wool and the Gang, the “Audrey” sweater is a basic roll-neck jumper that’s easy to work up with just a few balls of super-soft alpaca and merino yarn. If you spend a few hours working it up every day, it’ll take you just over a week to finish.
You can choose between the full-length version pictured here or a cropped version that’s also available on the Wool and the Gang website. For similar projects, you can also check out our list of cropped sweater knitting patterns.
10. “Roll With It’ Turtleneck Sweater Knitting Kit
| Price | $78.61/£67.76 |
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| Difficulty Level | Beginner |
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| Designer’s Website | “Roll With It’ Sweater Kit – LaurenAstonDesigns on Etsy |
Available in 25 different colors, this super chunky sweater kit is designed with a classic turtleneck and a boxy silhouette. You can choose to knit it cropped, hip-length, or oversized – the kit contains instructions and enough yarn to work up whichever size or shape you’d like.
You’ll need to be familiar with knit and purl stitches as well as some basic shaping, which makes this kit perfect for beginners looking to practice the basics.
11. “Hardy” Sweater
| Price | $140.00/£120.68 |
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| Difficulty Level | Easy |
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| Designer’s Website | “Hardy” Sweater – Wool and the Gang |
This list simply wouldn’t be complete without a mohair sweater. In this kit, you’ll receive up to 9 balls of mohair yarn in 3 different colors, along with two pairs of circular needles if necessary.
It’ll teach you to work up this fluffy striped sweater with a relaxed fit, simple ribbed trimming, and a casual dropped shoulder.
12. Top-Down Jumper Knitting Kit (No Seaming)
| Price | $60.47/£52.12 |
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| Difficulty Level | Beginner |
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| Designer’s Website | Top-Down Jumper Kit – Lauren Aston Designs |
Another great choice for beginners, this sweater is knit in the round with stockinette stitch, circular needles, and zero seaming – it doesn’t get much easier than this!
Super chunky yarn, needles, and detailed instructions are all included in the kit, along with a choice of 25 colors. You can knit the jumper to any length, too – from super cropped to full waist-length.
The final sweater sports a cinched waist, delicate balloon sleeves, and a round neckline.
13. “Hotline” Sweater Kit
| Price | $108.00/£93.10 |
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| Difficulty Level | Easy |
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| Designer’s Website | “Hotline” Sweater Knitting Kit – Wool and the Gang |
The “Hotline” sweater is knitted with up to 8 balls of fluffy mohair yarn. It features a cozy turtleneck, a comfortably loose fit, and that classic fuzzy mohair texture that we all love.
Available in 6 sizes, it’ll take a confident beginner roughly 15 to 20 hours to complete using a combination of techniques including ribbing, reverse stockinette stitch, invisible seaming, and some basic shaping.
8 Intermediate & Advanced Sweater Knitting Kits
Sweater kits aren’t just for beginners – even seasoned knitters can crave the convenience of getting everything they need for a new project in one fell swoop. That doesn’t make choosing the kit any easier though!
To help you decide, we’ve curated some of the best sweater knitting kits for experienced and advanced knitters in this list below.
These kits still contain the needles and yarn you need, but they also involve some more interesting and advanced knitting techniques that extend beyond the very basics.
1. 014 Sweater by Rowan
| Price | $93.10/£80.25 |
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| Difficulty Level | Intermediate |
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| Designer’s Website | 014 Sweater Kit – Rowan |
Designed by Georgia Farrell for Rowan, this kit will help you work up a beautifully chic drop shoulder sweater with a ribbed hem, neckband, and cuffs. It’s knitted using up to 6 balls of “Kid Classic” yarn – a delicate blend of lambswool and mohair that’s perfect for extra soft, cozy winter knits.
2. “Fruity” Sweater Knitting Kit
| Price | $110.85/£95.55 |
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| Difficulty Level | Advanced |
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| Designer’s Website | “Fruity” Sweater – HipKnitShop |
Knitting intarsia patterns can be complicated, but the results are always worth it – and this knitting kit from Hip Knit Shop is no different! It’ill inject some color into your wardrobe with its playful strawberry-shaped motifs that are worked up in 4 different colors of “Fluff Mohair” yarn.
It’s knitted from top to bottom with ribbing for the hemline and neckline, with instructions for 4 sizes, too.
3. “Szerelem” Sweater
| Price | $88.00/£75.86 |
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| Difficulty Level | Intermediate |
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| Designer’s Website | “Szerelem” Sweater – We Are Knitters |
The “Szerelem” sweater kit contains 600g of recycled yarn in two different colors, 5mm circular needles, and a We Are Knitters label for you to sew in once the sweater is complete.
Pictured here in extra-large, the pattern is worked flat to create a sophisticated striped sweater you’ll be proud to show off.
4. “Lemonade” Sweater
| Price | $75.12/£64.75 |
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| Difficulty Level | Intermediate |
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| Designer’s Website | “Lemonade” Sweater – HipKnitShop |
Knitted from bottom to top, this fuzzy sweater kit from Hip Knit Shop will make sure you’re never uncomfortable again! Available in 5 sizes, it includes up to 14 balls of cozy mohair yarn and a knitting pattern for this warm, oversized raglan sweater with a turtleneck collar.
5. 005 V-Neck Sweater Knitting Kit
| Price | $146.75/£126.50 |
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| Difficulty Level | Intermediate |
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| Designer’s Website | 005 V-Neck Sweater Kit – Rowan |
With a relaxed fit and soft texture, this sweater from Rowan is a comfortable but sophisticated classic that you won’t want to take off. Designed by Quail Studio in alpaca yarn, it features a deep v-shaped neckline and loose sleeves for a versatile style that you can dress up or down for any occasion.
6. “Tinsel” Sweater
| Price | $75.00/£64.65 |
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| Difficulty Level | Intermediate |
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| Designer’s Website | “Tinsel” Sweater – We Are Knitters |
This intermediate-level sweater kit from We Are Knitters contains 5mm circular needles, an embroidered label, and all the mohair yarn you need to finish the project. The pattern is knitted in the round to create an airy, lightweight sweater that pairs perfectly with a t-shirt and pair of jeans.
7. “Eben” Sweater
| Price | $50.30/£43.36 |
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| Difficulty Level | Intermediate |
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| Designer’s Website | “Eben” Sweater – HipKnitShop |
Another beautiful mohair sweater, this addition from Hip Knit Shop is available in 5 sizes and contains up to 9 balls of luxurious mohair yarn. It’s designed with a slightly cropped fit and beautiful ribbed details on the arms and hem. Best suited to intermediate knitters, the pattern is worked from the bottom up using two threads of yarn simultaneously.
8. “Habana” Sweater Kit
| Price | $67.00/£57.75 |
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| Difficulty Level | Advanced |
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| Designer’s Website | “Habana” Sweater – We Are Knitters |
The final entry in our list of intermediate and advanced kits, the “Habana” sweater is designed with delicate lacework that’s sure to challenge even some experienced knitters. The kit contains 4 balls of “Easy Breezy” yarn, 5mm knitting needles, and a label for the finished sweater.
Knitting a Sweater With a Kit: What You Need to Know
With a little patience, anyone can knit a sweater regardless of their experience level. However, beginners may find that more complicated patterns may present a steeper learning curve that’s harder to master.
The easiest sweaters are knit with stockinette stitch, chunky yarn, and big needles. Not only does this combination work up quickly, the lack of detailing and other advanced stitchwork allows you to focus on maintaining the correct tension and avoiding any obvious mistakes.
You can work each part of the sweater on straight needles in separate panels and then seam them together, or construct the body seamlessly on circular needles.
As you progress in confidence, you can move from these basic designs to more complicated techniques like intarsia, lacework, or cable knit sweater patterns.
While anyone can knit a sweater with just a pattern, sweater knitting kits can make the process much easier – both for beginners and skilled knitters. You don’t have to worry about finding the right yarn, in the right weight and amount, with the right needles. You can simply get everything you need all at once.
How Long Will It Take?
The exact amount of time it takes to knit a sweater always depends on the pattern, the yarn you’re using, and the needle size. It can also vary according to your experience level.
Most beginners can expect to knit a basic sweater in approximately 20 hours, assuming they’re using a simple pattern with DK weight yarn and mid-sized needles. If you switch to fingering weight yarn or thinner, this can increase to upwards of 30 hours.
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