How to Knit a Pullover?

Choose a pullover pattern and size

Gather yarn, needles, stitch markers, tapestry needle, and scissors

Make a gauge swatch

Measure and match gauge to the pattern

Cast on the required number of stitches

Work the ribbing for the hem

Knit the body in the pattern stitch

Shape the waist, if needed

Separate for front and back or continue in the round

Shape the armholes

Knit the front and back sections

Shape the neckline

Knit the sleeves

Shape the sleeve caps or raglan increases/decreases

Join all pieces if knitting flat

Seam the shoulders and sides if needed

Attach the sleeves

Pick up stitches for the neckline

Knit the neckband

Bind off all stitches

Weave in loose ends

Block the finished pullover

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