Free children's knitting patterns for sweaters or cardigans, knitpattern for kids clothes

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Children's cardigan or sweater pattern image for ; drop sleeve, boatneck sweater

Tips for my basic knitting patterns

1 First you knit your knitting swatch, if you want to knit in a fantasy pattern, knit your swatch in this stitch,
2 then determine your gauge, now you can choose a knitting pattern with the right gauge, this way it will always fit,
3 no need for special yarns or needles size, you decide which yarn you use and which gauge you use, so easy.

If you want to knit one of my stranded color knitting designs, check my Norwegian color chart pages,
or an intarsia knitting design, check my color chart pages, and select a nice design.
Then check the amount of stitches you need, to knit the design, for instance;
if your knit pattern gives 60 stitches for the front, ( and back ) your color pattern has to be between 40 - 50 stitches wide,
you must start with the color chart at least 5 stitches from each side of the front panel. Take care not to knit with too long floats.

your free knitting pattern in multiple sizes SCROLL DOWN FOR SIZES 66, 71, 76 and 81 or 26, 28, 30 and 32

Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Butted Boat neck

Designed : 14-3-2007
Free pattern
Standard Child 66 cms chestsize or in inches; 26 (USA)

KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS
PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE
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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 4 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 71,0 Armhole: 33,0 Top Neck Opening: 20,0
Hem Width: 17,0
Hem Width: 69,0 Sleeve Bottom: 18,0
Sleeve Length: 31,0
Body Length: 41,0 Hem Length: 4,0 Collar Length: 5,0
Hem Length: 5,0

BACK AND FRONT: knit 2 pieces the same.
1. Cast on 85 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 5,0 cms. Inc 2 stitches evenly across the row to 87 stitches total.
2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 19,4 cms (62 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole.
4. knit even for 11,9 cms more (100 rows total, excluding hem).
5. Boat neck ribbing. knit 5,0 cms (16 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off loosely in ribbing.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Leave center 20,0 cms open for neck. Sew front to back along castoff edges of both shoulder seams.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 43 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 4,0 cms. Inc 2 stitches evenly across the row to 45 stitches total.
2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 6 times, then every 5th row 12 times to 81 stitches (84 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 27,0 cms (88 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING: Sew sleeve top to armhole, sew any remaining seams. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
185,5 for body and sleeves
31,1 for ribbing and/or hems
1,1 for collar/hood
217,7 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Butted Boat neck

Designed : 14-3-2007
Free pattern
Standard Child 71 cms chestsize or in inches; 28 (USA)

KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS
PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE
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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 4 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 76,0 Armhole: 36,0 Top Neck Opening: 22,0
Hem Width: 17,0
Hem Width: 73,0 Sleeve Bottom: 19,0
Sleeve Length: 34,0
Body Length: 44,0 Hem Length: 4,0 Collar Length: 5,0
Hem Length: 5,0

BACK AND FRONT: knit 2 pieces the same.
1. Cast on 90 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 5,0 cms. Inc 3 stitches evenly across the row to 93 stitches total.
2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 21,3 cms (68 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole.
4. knit even for 13,1 cms more (110 rows total, excluding hem).
5. Boat neck ribbing. knit 5,0 cms (16 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off loosely in ribbing.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Leave center 22,0 cms open for neck. Sew front to back along castoff edges of both shoulder seams.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 43 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 4,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 48 stitches total.
2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 8 times, then every 5th row 12 times to 88 stitches (92 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 30,0 cms (96 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING: Sew sleeve top to armhole, sew any remaining seams. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
218,2 for body and sleeves
32,4 for ribbing and/or hems
1,1 for collar/hood
251,7 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Butted Boat neck

Designed : 14-3-2007
Free pattern
Standard Child 76 cms chestsize or in inches; 30 (USA)

KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS
PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE
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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 4 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 81,0 Armhole: 38,0 Top Neck Opening: 23,0
Hem Width: 18,0
Hem Width: 78,0 Sleeve Bottom: 20,0
Sleeve Length: 38,0
Body Length: 48,0 Hem Length: 4,0 Collar Length: 5,0
Hem Length: 5,0

BACK AND FRONT: knit 2 pieces the same.
1. Cast on 96 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 5,0 cms. Inc 3 stitches evenly across the row to 99 stitches total.
2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 23,8 cms (76 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole.
4. knit even for 14,4 cms more (122 rows total, excluding hem).
5. Boat neck ribbing. knit 5,0 cms (16 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off loosely in ribbing.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Leave center 23,0 cms open for neck. Sew front to back along castoff edges of both shoulder seams.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 45 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 4,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 50 stitches total.
2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 5th row 21 times to 92 stitches (105 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 34,0 cms (110 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING: Sew sleeve top to armhole, sew any remaining seams. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
259,0 for body and sleeves
34,4 for ribbing and/or hems
1,1 for collar/hood
294,5 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Butted Boat neck

Designed : 14-3-2007
Free pattern
Standard Child 81 cms chestsize or in inches; 32 (USA)

KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS
PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE
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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 4 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 87,0 Armhole: 41,0 Top Neck Opening: 23,0
Hem Width: 19,0
Hem Width: 82,0 Sleeve Bottom: 21,0
Sleeve Length: 41,0
Body Length: 52,0 Hem Length: 5,0 Collar Length: 6,0
Hem Length: 6,0

BACK AND FRONT: knit 2 pieces the same.
1. Cast on 100 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 106 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 25,0 cms (80 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole.
4. knit even for 15,0 cms more (128 rows total, excluding hem).
5. Boat neck ribbing. knit 6,0 cms (20 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off loosely in ribbing.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Leave center 23,0 cms open for neck. Sew front to back along castoff edges of both shoulder seams.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 48 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 5,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 52 stitches total.
2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 8 times, then every 5th row 16 times to 100 stitches (112 rows total, excl. hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 36,0 cms (116 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING: Sew sleeve top to armhole, sew any remaining seams. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
291,5 for body and sleeves
43,8 for ribbing and/or hems
1,6 for collar/hood
336,9 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN