Cloud Sweater Knitting Pattern Review For Cozy Sweater Makers

Let’s be honest, some knitting patterns just look like a cup of tea in sweater form, and the Cloud Sweater by PetiteKnit is one of them. It has that soft, simple, slightly oversized look that makes you want to cast on immediately — preferably while ignoring the laundry and pretending the yarn stash is under control.

The Cloud Sweater is a modern top-down sweater knitting pattern with a relaxed shape, soft neckline, and beautifully minimal finish. It is one of those patterns that does not need fancy cables or dramatic stitchwork to stand out. The beauty is in the texture, the drape, and that lovely soft halo you get from using airy yarns and mohair-style fibres.

I really like that this sweater feels wearable. Not “special occasion handmade” wearable, but actual everyday wearable. The kind of sweater you throw on with jeans, wear over a dress, or keep on the back of the chair for chilly mornings in the craft room.

Skill-wise, I would say this is best for a confident beginner or intermediate knitter. You will want to be comfortable with basic sweater construction, working in the round, picking up stitches, and following shaping instructions. It is not a complicated-looking knit, but the neat finish is what makes it feel so polished.

This is also one of those patterns where swatching really matters. I know, groan. But with soft, fluffy yarns, the fabric can bloom and change after blocking, so a little test swatch is much better than ending up with a sweater that fits your teenager, your husband, or possibly the dog.

Would I knit it? Yes. Especially in a soft oatmeal, pale grey, cream, or dusty blue. It has that timeless handmade wardrobe feel that does not scream “I spent three months knitting this,” even though, emotionally, we all know sweaters do like to take over your life a little.

The Cloud Sweater by PetiteKnit is a lovely choice if you want a cozy modern sweater knitting pattern that feels simple, stylish, and very wearable. It is soft, minimal, and relaxed without looking sloppy — basically the kind of sweater that makes you start justifying another yarn order before you have even finished reading the pattern.

If your family is the sort to do a turkey trot for Thanksgiving, or even just to take family pictures, you’ll want to get started knitting up some Turkey Sack Hats with this pattern from Underground Crafter.

The pattern uses super bulky yarn and is rated easy. It’s knit flat but there are a few skills in here around the shaping of the eyes, which includes changing colors, working bobbles and doing a wicked purl 3 together decrease. Twice.

But that’s all in one row, and the rest of it is pretty simple. The beak is worked separately and sewn on, and the side of the hat is stitched up to make it into a hat.

What’s great about this one is that it comes in 10 sizes, ranging from newborn to adult large, so you really can make one for everyone in the family. And because it uses super bulky yarn you can knit a bunch pretty quickly if that’s a thing you’d like to do.

It’s also fun because you could use this base pattern to make different animals or for different holidays. Make it all in orange and stitch on a jack o’lantern face for Halloween, or make a white one that’s a snowman, for example.

In any style this would also be a fun gag gift for that person in your life who has everything or doesn’t want gifts, or if you do a secret Santa or white elephant gift exchange at work or elsewhere.

And make sure whether you’re making it a turkey or some other character that you include the pom poms at the top! They’re just so cure and a great way to add a bit more color to the project, and they’re easy to make. (See also: ways to make a pompom with yarn.)

You can grab the free pattern at the Underground Crafter website.

[Photo: Underground Crafter]

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