How to knit your first colourwork sweater - a step-by-step tutorial

Ever wanted to knit a colourwork sweater but felt intimidated? Don't worry—I've got you covered! In this video, we'll dive into everything you need to know to start your colourwork adventure. From picking the perfect pattern, yarn, and colours to mastering tension, swatching, and finishing touches, I'll guide you step-by-step. If you'd like to make the same sweater I'm working on throughout the video, it's called Yoke Meditation Series #5. You can grab the pattern on - Ravelry: https://go.zaneteknits.com/yms5-yt-tutorial   - our website: https://zaneteknits.com/en/pattern/yoke-meditation-series-5/ . You can get a minimal quantity and selection of colourways of the original gradient yarn at my Etsy shop while stocks last: https://go.zaneteknits.com/etsy-yarn-yt . Link to the Ravelry pattern search will work if you are logged into Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#craft=knitting&weight=dk%7Csport&availability=ravelry&photo=yes&pc=pullover&pa=stranded%2Bcircular-yoke%2Btop-down%2Bschematic&fit=adult%2Bteen&sort=recently-popular&view=captioned_thumbs . By the end, you'll feel confident and ready to create something truly magical, stitch by stitch. Mistakes are just part of the journey—so let's enjoy the process together! . Don't forget to share your progress and tag me—I'd love to see your creations! If you found this helpful, hit that thumbs up and subscribe for more knitting tips and tutorials. . Join our newsletter for all the news and subscriber-exclusive discounts at https://zaneteknits.com, or check out our other patterns on Ravelry: https://go.zaneteknits.com/ravelry-store . Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:41 - Choosing a pattern 9:46 - Choosing size 11:58 - Choosing yarn 15:02 - Choosing colours 17:53 - Choosing needles 27:08 - Swatching Intro 30:42 - Colourwork basics 34:12 - Swatching in the round 36:42 - Managing Tension 37:52 - Colour Dominance 39:23 - Knitting Style 40:10 - Measuring Gauge 41:28 - Cast-on 42:13 - Joining in the round 43:42 - Magic Loop 44:47 - Increases  45:36 - Short rows 51:07 - Starting colourwork 53:49 - Magic loop for colourwork 55:05 - Separating Sleeves 1:00:29 - Underarm Cast-on 1:02:00 - Side “seams”  1:04:13 - Waist shaping 1:09:34 - Neckline finish 1:11:38 - Sleeves 1:13:53 - Picking up underarms