THE SHORTLIST: SWEATERS

Breathe a sigh of relief, team, because sweater weather is here! Jumpers, sweaters, cardigans and sweatshirts become central to every outfit of the day, and the good news? They are easy to sew.

If you are an active sewer, it's hard to get through the autumn/winter season without making one, so we've decided to shortlist your options. We have the best sewing patterns to share for those all-important categories. From trendy hoodies to cosy high-neck sweaters to comfortable cardigans, it's a very tempting list!

High Neck

Possibly the cosiest and most elegant option out there, you won't regret sewing a high-neck sweater. 

1. Named Talvikki Sweater
2. Helen's Closet Elliot Sweater and Tee
3. Paper Theory Patterns LB Pullover
4. Sew House Seven Cosmos Sweatshirt
5. Ready to Sew Jocko Pullover
6. Sew House Seven Toaster Sweaters *BESTSELLER!*

Cropped

Cropped sweatshirts are a complementary piece to dresses, high-waist trousers, jeans, and skirts, making them a handy item to sew.

1. Daisy Chain Patterns Dale Sweatshirt *MY PICK!*
2. Paradise Patterns Pine Sweatshirt
3. Tilly and the Buttons Drew Sweatshirt
4. JULIANA MARTEJEVS Sally Sweater

V-neck

V-necklines elevate the humble sweatshirt to something a little more fancy. The open neckline creates an elegant look, perfect for pairing with sparkly skirts over the festive season.

1. Coralie Bijasson Ebène Top
2. Atelier Jupe Charlie Sweater
3. Style Arc Kira Knit Top
4. Sew Liberated Nest Sweatshirt
5. Fibre Mood Griselda Jumper

Oversized

Oh, I love a big slouchy jumper. Oversized sweaters are like a warming cup of hot chocolate. They just make you feel better. Here are a few of our favourites...

1. Fibre Mood Lara Sweater
2. Matchy Matchy All Around Crew
3. Wardrobe by Me Unisex Boyfriend Sweater
4. Madswick MADE-Line Sweatshirt

Cardigan

Cardigans are like a warm hug, and I am never far from one. If you have never sewn one, it is a must. You will make your pattern multiple times and will wear it to death.

1. Helen's Closet Blackwood Cardigan
2. Tilly and the Buttons Pearl Cardigan
3. Allie Olson Neffie Cardigan
4. Sew.lala Paula Cardigan and Top
5. True Bias Marlo Sweater *BESTSELLER*
6. Itch to Stitch Teifi Cardigan
7. Tammy Handmade Cara Cardigan

Hoodie

Perfect for lounging around the house, walking the dog or running errands, hoodies have secured a permanent place in modern wardrobes. I've picked four of my favourites that I would love to see in my own collection.

1. Chalk and Notch Page Hoodie
2. Sew Over It Unisex Drew Hoodie
3. Maison Fauve Adèle Sweatshirt
4. Bara Studio Svea Hoodie

Big Sleeve

There's no finer flourish a pattern could have than a big sleeve. Sew something difficult to find in the shops, and your friends and neighbours will be (unsuccessfully) requesting their own.

1. Fibre Mood Mabel Top
2. Bella Loves Patterns Apollo Jumper
3. Tilly and the Buttons Billie Sweatshirt and Dress
4. Fibre Mood Boreal Sweater
5. Maison Fauve Granite Sweatshirt
6. The Modern Sewing Co. Rib Sweater

Zips!

The hottest sweater trend this season (and probably the last) is the zip! It gives the sweatshirt an effortlessly cool feel and is surprisingly simple to sew.

1. Fibre Mood Cruz Sweater
2. French Navy Roscoe Sweater
3. Sew.lala Neve Sweater and Tee
4. Fibre Mood Didi Pullover
5. Allie Olson Hive Pullover

Has your sewing list grown exponentially?! Perhaps you have found 'the one' or now have one from each category on your list - oops! I hope you enjoy sweater season sewing.