You don't necessarily need a pattern for a sweater, and yes, if you can knit a scarf you can knit a sweater. For the most basic sweater, all you need to do is knit four rectangles, two of each identical: two for the front/back, and two for the sleeves.
If you're near a library (or bookstore), go for Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Without Tears. It tells you a lot without dampening your creativity.
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Date: 2011-10-07 06:59 am (UTC)If you're near a library (or bookstore), go for Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Without Tears. It tells you a lot without dampening your creativity.