human
Could you provide me with instructions on how to make a sweater?
assistant
1. Gather your materials: yarn, knitting needles, gloves, and, optionally, stitch markers.
2. Cast on the desired number of stitches for the size of sweater you would like.
3. Divide the stitches over the number of needles you will be using to create the sweater.
4. Work in a knit stitch pattern to create the body of the sweater, making sure to check the tension frequently to ensure the size of the stitches is consistent.
5. At the desired sleeve length, place the stitches that will form the sleeve onto a stitch holder or yarn.
6. Knit the body of the sweater until you reach the neckband.
7. Cast off and weave in the ends.
8. Pick up the stitches from the stitch holder or yarn and knit the sleeves to your desired length.
9. Cast off and weave in the ends.
10. Block your sweater to a nice finish.