5 Cozy Sweater Knits to Sew This Fall (Plus Tips for Sewing Them)

There's nothing like a handmade sweater when the weather turns cool. Sweater knits are soft, forgiving and quick to sew, and a cardigan or pullover can come together in an afternoon. Here are five of my favorite sweater knits in the shop right now, plus a few tips to help your next cozy project go smoothly.

5 cozy sweater knits to sew this fall

1. Oatmeal Brushed Waffle Sweater Knit, $11/yard

A soft waffle texture with a gently brushed feel. It's a warm neutral that goes with everything. Sew it into: thermal tops, lounge sets and cozy pajamas.
Shop Oatmeal Brushed Waffle

2. Cream Double Face Sweater Knit, $14/yard

A designer-quality double face knit with two good sides, so the inside looks just as nice as the outside. Sew it into: reversible cardigans, wraps and unlined jackets.
Shop Cream Double Face

3. Green and Oatmeal Tie Dye Brushed Rib Sweater Knit, $11/yard

A brushed rib with a soft green tie dye on an oatmeal base. The rib gives it good stretch and recovery. Sew it into: fitted pullovers, turtlenecks and beanies.
Shop Green Tie Dye Rib

4. Purple and Olive Diamond Print Brushed Sweater Knit, $9/yard

A brushed sweater knit with a cozy diamond print in muted purple and olive tones. Sew it into: relaxed pullovers, lounge pants and throw blankets.
Shop Purple and Olive Diamond

5. Heather Gray and Cream Sweater Knit, $16/yard

A designer sweater knit in an easy heather gray and cream that works for everyday basics. Sew it into: cardigans, sweatshirts and cozy layering pieces.
Shop Heather Gray and Cream

Tips for sewing sweater knits

• Use a ballpoint or stretch needle. It slips between the loops instead of piercing them, so you avoid skipped stitches and runs.
• Choose a stretchy stitch. A serger is ideal, but a narrow zigzag or your machine's stretch stitch works great too.
• Don't stretch as you sew. Let the feed dogs do the work. A walking foot or lighter presser foot pressure helps keep seams from going wavy.
• Stabilize shoulder seams. Clear elastic or stay tape keeps shoulders and necklines from stretching out over time.
• Cut on a flat surface. Keep all the fabric on the table so it doesn't stretch while you cut, and use pattern weights and a rotary cutter if you have them.
• Prewash the way you'll wash the finished piece, and lay sweater knits flat to dry to keep their shape.

Shop before they're gone

Like everything at Felinus Fabrics, these are deadstock fabrics, so when they're gone, they're gone. Browse all our sweater knits, or see everything in knit fabrics. Free US shipping on orders $50+.

Which one would you sew first? Tell me on Instagram @felinusfabrics.