As a new knitter it can be difficult to find patterns that suit your wardrobe, challenge you with new skills, but aren’t impossible. Meet the Rookie Sweater! This basic sweater is the perfect project for beginners looking to make their first garment in the round. This is a top-down, in the round raglan using techniques that include knitting, purling, increases, decreases, and short rows. This pattern teaches you how to make your very own sweater in Small/Medium/Large/XL/2XL