{"id":165300,"date":"2024-12-17T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.katia.com\/blog\/bottom-up-colorwork-sweater-circular-free-pattern\/"},"modified":"2025-04-08T17:20:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T15:20:51","slug":"bottom-up-colorwork-sweater-circular-free-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.katia.com\/blog\/en\/bottom-up-colorwork-sweater-circular-free-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New Free Pattern! Knit a Bottom-Up Jacquard Sweater with Circular Needles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The year is coming to an end. Do you need inspiration for your New Year\u2019s resolutions? This 2025, we encourage you to go one step further and challenge you with a new knitting project for you to learn some techniques! So, we suggest downloading the free <\/strong>Confetti Sweater pattern<\/strong><\/a> available in 8 sizes \u2014from size XS to 4XL\u2014 as a PDF at katia.com. This is a Nordic-inspired design, a must-knit this season, created by @_knittingforbreakfast_<\/a>. Get ready to knit a bottom-up colorwork sweater<\/strong> with circular knitting needles<\/strong> in a combination of 50 Mohair Shades<\/a> that you can change according to your taste and style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"bottom-up<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Confetti<\/em><\/strong> Sweater by Knitting for Breakfast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the second time, sisters Alessia and Fabia Taverna from Knitting for Breakfast<\/a> invite us to knit a sweater in the round. The first design was a top-down sweater with a circular yoke<\/a>. This time, we share their Confetti Sweater pattern<\/a>, available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL and 4XL<\/strong>. \u201cWe use bright and contrasting colors to convey a sense of joy during a sadly gray time. Even the choice of name, Confetti, refers to the concept of parties<\/strong> and colors that remind us of Carnival. Even if this year will be a bit different than usual, we think that wearing something colorful will lift our spirits.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"bottom-up<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n
CONFETTI SWEATER PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

How to knit a bottom-up colorwork sweater with circular knitting needles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re wondering how to knit a bottom-up colorwork sweater with circular knitting needles<\/strong>, take note!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. First, knit in the round from the bottom up to the armholes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Then, split the work into two equal parts to work the front<\/strong> and back<\/strong> flat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Next, graft <\/em>the shoulders<\/strong> together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Knit the sleeves<\/strong> in the round, from the shoulders to the cuffs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Finally, complete the sweater working the neckline<\/strong> in the round.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Also, using the colorwork technique and with the help of some charts, knit this geometric motif design in a pretty color combination of 50 Mohair Shades<\/a>. Without a doubt, this is an incredibly detailed free pattern<\/strong>, full of little challenges to help you level up from beginner to expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Knitting with circular knitting needles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    First, if you\u2019ve never tried knitting with circular knitting needles or in the round, we suggest practicing some basic stitches. Remember that if you have any doubts about a technique, we have lots of videos<\/strong> available in our Academy<\/em> section on the website<\/a> and on our YouTube channel<\/a>. For example, we explain how to knit stockinette stitch in the round<\/strong>, or ribbing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n