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Free basic machine knitting patterns online for women's sweaters

Machine knitting yarns come in a huge variety of thicknesses, from bulky all the way down to yarns as fine as sewing thread.
Coned machine yarns are usually treated with an oil or waxy substance for a knitting machine.
Because of this, the gauge and appearance of your knitted fabric will vary before and after washing.
If you are knitting by machine or hand, you must wash your swatch before measuring your gauge because it shrinks or stretches.
Machine: Any knitting machine and ribber
Ribber = knitting machine combined with the ribbing attachment
( if you don't have a ribber, knit rib by hand, then transfer your knitting knit to the machine )

Set up for 1 x 1 rib. (Instructions are for Brother )
Rack the ribber 1 space to right to get needles in Zig-Zag position. Brother; (P3). Important ; the right-and-left most
outer stitch is on the Main bed .
Thread yarn, knit 1 Zig-Zag row. instructions for knitting machineT = 0 on Both dials. Hang the comb, hang weights on the comb.
Set to circular rows; using the Part button on the K-carriage
instructions for knitting machineand the opposite Part button on the Ribber-carriage.instructions for knitting machine
Knit 2 or 3 circular rows. Cancel part buttons on Both carriages, set dials to ribber tension. Rib for required amount.

Return pattern to row number required, same number for electronics, For Brother -
1. ; press Part-buttons, than; press Memory button.
2. ; knit 1 row from right to left; Needles are now selected.
Continue knitting in pattern (DON'T forget to press MC-button if you where knitting Fair Isle.) OR Press 1 row higher for punchcard machines.
For more rib patterns go to my machine knitting page.

First, pick your yarn and do a swatch, determine the right gauge, gauge is a matter of personal choice.
The needle's position on the bed, together with the carriage settings, determines whether the stitch will knit, slip, tuck, or hold.

COL = carriage on left
COR = carriage on right
HP = holding position. This is usually pos D or E, depending on brand of machine
LH = left hand
MY = main yarn
RC000 = turn the row counter to 0 (zero)
TD = tension dial
WY = waste yarn.
Options; Knit several rows with waste yarn, then start knitting with Main yarn, or remove with WY the knitting from the machine.
Patterns for Knitting Machine in 5 women's sizes 40 - 48
Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Designed : 24-1-2009
Size: Pattern for Woman 101 cms chestsize for * size 40 USA / British 34

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST
After knitting your swatch, leave it settle for several hours of even days.
Check your measurements and write down all the alterations before you start knitting.

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 25,0 stitches by 36,0 rows.
Body knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD between 4-10.
Ribbing knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD for body minus 1.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 108,0 Armhole: 47,0 Top Neck Opening: 18,0
Hem Width: 22,0 Front Neck Width: 9,0
Front Neck Depth: 10,0
Hem Width: 108,0 Sleeve Bottom: 22,0 Back Neck Width: 15,0
Sleeve Length: 43,0 Back Neck Depth: 1,0
Body Length: 61,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 3,0
Hem Length: 7,0


Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. There may be sections where there are two
shapings to knit at the same time (such as necklines or waist shaping). The pattern may call for more needles
than you have on your machine.

NOTE: At most, 138 needles are required to make this garment.

BACK: ( check all the measurements after the first piece, just in case. )
1. Cast on 138 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 28 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.
knit 110 rows.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. knit 82 rows (192 rows total).
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
COR. Thread center 38 stitches to WY. 50 stitches each side.
5. Right neck. LH needles in HP. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 46 stitches remain. Knit 0 rows even.
Total 196 rows.
6. Cut yarn. knit 6 rows WY. Place stitches in HP.
7. Left neck. COL. __ For knitting in pattern; see Notes. -_
knit as for right neck, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back. COR.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. knit 50 rows ( 160 rows total).
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
COR. Thread center 22 stitches to WY. 58 stitches each side.
5. Right neck. LH needles in HP. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 12 times, until 46 stitches remain. Knit 24 rows
even. Total 196 rows.
6. Cut yarn, leaving a 107 cms end. knit 6 rows WY. Place stitches in HP.
7. Left neck. COL. __ For knitting in pattern; see Notes. -_
knit as for right neck, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

SLEEVES: ( both alike )
1. Cast on 58 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 24 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.

3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 25 times, then every 5th row 6 times to 120 stitches (130 rows total).
4. knit even to total 134 rows. COR.
5. Cast off with latch tool.

LEFT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. Graft shoulder seam on 46 stitches.

ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: use a 3 NEEDLE transfer tool to pick up these stitches.

1. Bring out 130 needles to HP. With wrong side of knit facing, rehang 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 38 stitches from
back neck holder, 4 stitches from left back neck edge, 31 stitches from left front neck edge, 22 stitches from front neck holder
and 31 stitches from right front neck edge. Hang weights. Push needles to FWP, latches open. Use TD for Body
minus 1, with COR.
2. knit 12 rows. First row; knit 1 row at the Main Tension. Then; Transfer stitches to 1x1 rib.
Change tension to minus 1, then knit required ribbing rows. Cast off with latch tool.

RIGHT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. As for left shoulder seam.

FINISHING: Take special care to finishing. Mattress stitch is better for patterns ( fair isle ) or stripes.
Sewing up neat seams, takes more time than the knitting, but you want a professional look, not home made.

1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Use a small back stitch, give final pressing.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
446,6 for body and sleeves
61,3 for ribbing and/or hems
9,1 for collar/hood
517,0 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:


Pattern designed by: Jessica with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Designed : 24-1-2009
Size: Pattern for Woman 106 cms chestsize for * size 42 USA / British 36

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST
After knitting your swatch, leave it settle for several hours of even days.
Check your measurements and write down all the alterations before you start knitting.

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 25,0 stitches by 36,0 rows.
Body knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD between 4-10.
Ribbing knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD for body minus 1.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 113,0 Armhole: 48,0 Top Neck Opening: 19,0
Hem Width: 22,0 Front Neck Width: 10,0
Front Neck Depth: 10,0
Hem Width: 113,0 Sleeve Bottom: 22,0 Back Neck Width: 16,0
Sleeve Length: 43,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 61,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 3,0
Hem Length: 7,0


Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. There may be sections where there are two
shapings to knit at the same time (such as necklines or waist shaping). The pattern may call for more needles
than you have on your machine.

NOTE: At most, 144 needles are required to make this garment.

BACK: ( check all the measurements after the first piece, just in case. )
1. Cast on 144 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 28 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.
knit 108 rows.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. knit 80 rows (188 rows total).
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
COR. Thread center 40 stitches to WY. 52 stitches each side.
5. Right neck. LH needles in HP. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 48 stitches remain. Knit 4 rows even.
Total 196 rows.
6. Cut yarn. knit 6 rows WY. Place stitches in HP.
7. Left neck. COL. __ For knitting in pattern; see Notes. -_
knit as for right neck, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back. COR.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. knit 52 rows ( 160 rows total).
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
COR. Thread center 26 stitches to WY. 59 stitches each side.
5. Right neck. LH needles in HP. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 11 times, until 48 stitches remain. Knit 25 rows
even. Total 196 rows.
6. Cut yarn, leaving a 111 cms end. knit 6 rows WY. Place stitches in HP.
7. Left neck. COL. __ For knitting in pattern; see Notes. -_
knit as for right neck, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

SLEEVES: ( both alike )
1. Cast on 58 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 24 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.

3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 30 times, then every 5th row twice to 122 stitches (130 rows total).
4. knit even to total 134 rows. COR.
5. Cast off with latch tool.

LEFT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. Graft shoulder seam on 48 stitches.

ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: use a 3 NEEDLE transfer tool to pick up these stitches.

1. Bring out 140 needles to HP. With wrong side of knit facing, rehang 7 stitches from right back neck edge, 40 stitches from
back neck holder, 7 stitches from left back neck edge, 30 stitches from left front neck edge, 26 stitches from front neck holder
and 30 stitches from right front neck edge. Hang weights. Push needles to FWP, latches open. Use TD for Body
minus 1, with COR.
2. knit 12 rows. First row; knit 1 row at the Main Tension. Then; Transfer stitches to 1x1 rib.
Change tension to minus 1, then knit required ribbing rows. Cast off with latch tool.

RIGHT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. As for left shoulder seam.

FINISHING: Take special care to finishing. Mattress stitch is better for patterns ( fair isle ) or stripes.
Sewing up neat seams, takes more time than the knitting, but you want a professional look, not home made.

1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Use a small back stitch, give final pressing.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
460,2 for body and sleeves
63,3 for ribbing and/or hems
9,8 for collar/hood
533,3 Grams TOTAL



Pattern designed by: Jessica with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Designed : 24-1-2009
Size: Pattern for Woman 111 cms chestsize for * size 44 USA / British 38

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST
After knitting your swatch, leave it settle for several hours of even days.
Check your measurements and write down all the alterations before you start knitting.

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 25,0 stitches by 36,0 rows.
Body knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD between 4-10.
Ribbing knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD for body minus 1.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 118,0 Armhole: 49,0 Top Neck Opening: 19,0
Hem Width: 23,0 Front Neck Width: 10,0
Front Neck Depth: 10,0
Hem Width: 118,0 Sleeve Bottom: 23,0 Back Neck Width: 16,0
Sleeve Length: 43,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 62,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 3,0
Hem Length: 7,0


Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. There may be sections where there are two
shapings to knit at the same time (such as necklines or waist shaping). The pattern may call for more needles
than you have on your machine.

NOTE: At most, 150 needles are required to make this garment.

BACK: ( check all the measurements after the first piece, just in case. )
1. Cast on 150 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 28 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.
knit 108 rows.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. knit 82 rows (190 rows total).
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
COR. Thread center 40 stitches to WY. 55 stitches each side.
5. Right neck. LH needles in HP. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 51 stitches remain. Knit 4 rows even.
Total 198 rows.
6. Cut yarn. knit 6 rows WY. Place stitches in HP.
7. Left neck. COL. __ For knitting in pattern; see Notes. -_
knit as for right neck, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back. COR.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. knit 54 rows ( 162 rows total).
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
COR. Thread center 26 stitches to WY. 62 stitches each side.
5. Right neck. LH needles in HP. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 11 times, until 51 stitches remain. Knit 25 rows
even. Total 198 rows.
6. Cut yarn, leaving a 117 cms end. knit 6 rows WY. Place stitches in HP.
7. Left neck. COL. __ For knitting in pattern; see Notes. -_
knit as for right neck, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

SLEEVES: ( both alike )
1. Cast on 60 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 24 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.

3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 30 times, then every 5th row twice to 124 stitches (130 rows total).
4. knit even to total 134 rows. COR.
5. Cast off with latch tool.

LEFT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. Graft shoulder seam on 51 stitches.

ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: use a 3 NEEDLE transfer tool to pick up these stitches.

1. Bring out 140 needles to HP. With wrong side of knit facing, rehang 7 stitches from right back neck edge, 40 stitches from
back neck holder, 7 stitches from left back neck edge, 30 stitches from left front neck edge, 26 stitches from front neck holder
and 30 stitches from right front neck edge. Hang weights. Push needles to FWP, latches open. Use TD for Body
minus 1, with COR.
2. knit 12 rows. First row; knit 1 row at the Main Tension. Then; Transfer stitches to 1x1 rib.
Change tension to minus 1, then knit required ribbing rows. Cast off with latch tool.

RIGHT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. As for left shoulder seam.

FINISHING: Take special care to finishing. Mattress stitch is better for patterns ( fair isle ) or stripes.
Sewing up neat seams, takes more time than the knitting, but you want a professional look, not home made.

1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Use a small back stitch, give final pressing.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
480,5 for body and sleeves
65,8 for ribbing and/or hems
9,8 for collar/hood
556,1 Grams TOTAL



Pattern designed by: Jessica with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Designed : 24-1-2009
Size: Pattern for Woman 116 cms chestsize for * size 46 USA / British 40

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST
After knitting your swatch, leave it settle for several hours of even days.
Check your measurements and write down all the alterations before you start knitting.

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 25,0 stitches by 36,0 rows.
Body knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD between 4-10.
Ribbing knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD for body minus 1.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 124,0 Armhole: 50,0 Top Neck Opening: 20,0
Hem Width: 23,0 Front Neck Width: 10,0
Front Neck Depth: 10,0
Hem Width: 124,0 Sleeve Bottom: 23,0 Back Neck Width: 17,0
Sleeve Length: 44,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 63,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 3,0
Hem Length: 8,0


Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. There may be sections where there are two
shapings to knit at the same time (such as necklines or waist shaping). The pattern may call for more needles
than you have on your machine.

NOTE: At most, 158 needles are required to make this garment.

BACK: ( check all the measurements after the first piece, just in case. )
1. Cast on 158 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 32 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.
knit 108 rows.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. knit 82 rows (190 rows total).
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
COR. Thread center 42 stitches to WY. 58 stitches each side.
5. Right neck. LH needles in HP. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 54 stitches remain. Knit 4 rows even.
Total 198 rows.
6. Cut yarn. knit 6 rows WY. Place stitches in HP.
7. Left neck. COL. __ For knitting in pattern; see Notes. -_
knit as for right neck, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back. COR.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. knit 54 rows ( 162 rows total).
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
COR. Thread center 26 stitches to WY. 66 stitches each side.
5. Right neck. LH needles in HP. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 12 times, until 54 stitches remain. Knit 24 rows
even. Total 198 rows.
6. Cut yarn, leaving a 123 cms end. knit 6 rows WY. Place stitches in HP.
7. Left neck. COL. __ For knitting in pattern; see Notes. -_
knit as for right neck, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

SLEEVES: ( both alike )
1. Cast on 60 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 24 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.

3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 3rd row once, then every 4th row 33 times to 128 stitches (135 rows total).
4. knit even to total 138 rows. COR.
5. Cast off with latch tool.

LEFT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. Graft shoulder seam on 54 stitches.

ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: use a 3 NEEDLE transfer tool to pick up these stitches.

1. Bring out 144 needles to HP. With wrong side of knit facing, rehang 7 stitches from right back neck edge, 42 stitches from
back neck holder, 7 stitches from left back neck edge, 31 stitches from left front neck edge, 26 stitches from front neck holder
and 31 stitches from right front neck edge. Hang weights. Push needles to FWP, latches open. Use TD for Body
minus 1, with COR.
2. knit 12 rows. First row; knit 1 row at the Main Tension. Then; Transfer stitches to 1x1 rib.
Change tension to minus 1, then knit required ribbing rows. Cast off with latch tool.

RIGHT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. As for left shoulder seam.

FINISHING: Take special care to finishing. Mattress stitch is better for patterns ( fair isle ) or stripes.
Sewing up neat seams, takes more time than the knitting, but you want a professional look, not home made.

1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Use a small back stitch, give final pressing.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
506,2 for body and sleeves
75,8 for ribbing and/or hems
10,1 for collar/hood
592,1 Grams TOTAL



Pattern designed by: Jessica with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Designed : 24-1-2009
Size: Pattern for Woman 121 cms chestsize for * size 48 USA / British 42

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST
After knitting your swatch, leave it settle for several hours of even days.
Check your measurements and write down all the alterations before you start knitting.

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 25,0 stitches by 36,0 rows.
Body knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD between 4-10.
Ribbing knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD for body minus 1.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 129,0 Armhole: 51,0 Top Neck Opening: 20,0
Hem Width: 24,0 Front Neck Width: 10,0
Front Neck Depth: 11,0
Hem Width: 129,0 Sleeve Bottom: 24,0 Back Neck Width: 17,0
Sleeve Length: 44,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 64,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 3,0
Hem Length: 8,0


Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. There may be sections where there are two
shapings to knit at the same time (such as necklines or waist shaping). The pattern may call for more needles
than you have on your machine.

NOTE: At most, 164 needles are required to make this garment.

BACK: ( check all the measurements after the first piece, just in case. )
1. Cast on 164 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 32 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.
knit 110 rows.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. knit 84 rows (194 rows total).
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
COR. Thread center 42 stitches to WY. 61 stitches each side.
5. Right neck. LH needles in HP. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 57 stitches remain. Knit 4 rows even.
Total 202 rows.
6. Cut yarn. knit 6 rows WY. Place stitches in HP.
7. Left neck. COL. __ For knitting in pattern; see Notes. -_
knit as for right neck, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back. COR.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. knit 52 rows ( 162 rows total).
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
COR. Thread center 26 stitches to WY. 69 stitches each side.
5. Right neck. LH needles in HP. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 12 times, until 57 stitches remain. Knit 28 rows
even. Total 202 rows.
6. Cut yarn, leaving a 129 cms end. knit 6 rows WY. Place stitches in HP.
7. Left neck. COL. __ For knitting in pattern; see Notes. -_
knit as for right neck, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

SLEEVES: ( both alike )
1. Cast on 62 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 24 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.

3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 3rd row once, then every 4th row 33 times to 130 stitches (135 rows total).
4. knit even to total 138 rows. COR.
5. Cast off with latch tool.

LEFT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. Graft shoulder seam on 57 stitches.

ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: use a 3 NEEDLE transfer tool to pick up these stitches.

1. Bring out 148 needles to HP. With wrong side of knit facing, rehang 7 stitches from right back neck edge, 42 stitches from
back neck holder, 7 stitches from left back neck edge, 33 stitches from left front neck edge, 26 stitches from front neck holder
and 33 stitches from right front neck edge. Hang weights. Push needles to FWP, latches open. Use TD for Body
minus 1, with COR.
2. knit 12 rows. First row; knit 1 row at the Main Tension. Then; Transfer stitches to 1x1 rib.
Change tension to minus 1, then knit required ribbing rows. Cast off with latch tool.

RIGHT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. As for left shoulder seam.

FINISHING: Take special care to finishing. Mattress stitch is better for patterns ( fair isle ) or stripes.
Sewing up neat seams, takes more time than the knitting, but you want a professional look, not home made.

1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Use a small back stitch, give final pressing.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
530,0 for body and sleeves
78,6 for ribbing and/or hems
10,4 for collar/hood
619,0 Grams TOTAL



Pattern designed by: Jessica with KNITWARE DESIGN ™
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