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 ; set-in sleeve, V neck 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
Set-in shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
V front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Free pattern:
Size: Pattern for Child 66 for Child 26 in. or 66 cms chestsize for size 128
Always knit (or crochet) a tension swatch first

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): 22,0 stitches by 30,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 3.5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 2.5 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 71,0 Armhole: 31,0 Top Neck Opening: 15,0
Hem Width: 17,0 Front Neck Width: 2,0
Sleeve Top: 24,0 Front Neck Depth: 17,0
Hem Width: 69,0 Sleeve Bottom: 18,0 Back Neck Width: 13,0
Back Width: 29,0 Sleeve Length: 31,0 Back Neck Depth: 1,0
Body Length: 41,0 Hem Length: 4,0 Collar Length: 2,0
Hem Length: 5,0

BACK:
1. Cast on 78 stitches on size 2.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 5,0 cms. Inc 2 stitches evenly across the row to 80 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 3.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 18,7 cms (56 rows), excl. hem.
3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 4 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 6
rows until 66 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 16,0 cms (48 rows), with 66 stitches remaining.
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 19 stitches. Slip the next 28 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 19 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 17 stitches remain.
5. At the same time, when armhole measures 16,0 cms (row 48), start shoulder shaping.
6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 8 stitches at armhole edge, then cast off 9 stitches at armhole edge.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back.
3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at both ends, as for back. AT THE SAME TIME,
4. Divide for neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 34 stitches.
Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off center 4 stitches, and knit remaining 34 stitches.
5. Shape neck. Dec 1 st at neck edge of next row, then every 3rd row 7 times, then every 4th row 6 times, until 17 stitches remain.
6. knit even until armhole measures 16,0 cms (48 rows).
7. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back.
SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 39 stitches on size 2.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 4,0 cms. Inc 3 stitches evenly across the row to 42 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 3.5 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 11th row once, then every 12th row 5 times to 54 stitches (71 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 27,0 cms (82 rows), excluding hem.
5. Shape cap. Cast off 4 stitches at beg of next two rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 4 times, then dec 1 st at
each end of every 3rd row 8 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 3 times. Cast off remaining 16 stitches
loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams.
V FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 2.5 needles. knitted in 2 pieces.
1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit (starting at bottom of front neck) 40 stitches from right front neck
edge, 3 stitches from right back neck edge and 14 stitches from back neck holder to center. Total 57 stitches.
2. knit 2,0 cms (8 rows) in K1P1 ribbing.
3. Cast off loosely.
4. knit the left side the same way as the right, picking up the back neck stitches first.

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

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
192,7 for body and sleeves
30,7 for ribbing and/or hems
6,9 for collar/hood
230,3 Grams TOTAL
NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Set-in shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
V front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Free pattern:
Size: Pattern for Child 71 for Child 28 in. or 71 cms chestsize for size 140
Always knit (or crochet) a tension swatch first

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): 22,0 stitches by 30,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 3.5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 2.5 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 76,0 Armhole: 33,0 Top Neck Opening: 15,0
Hem Width: 17,0 Front Neck Width: 2,0
Sleeve Top: 26,0 Front Neck Depth: 18,0
Hem Width: 73,0 Sleeve Bottom: 19,0 Back Neck Width: 13,0
Back Width: 31,0 Sleeve Length: 34,0 Back Neck Depth: 1,0
Body Length: 44,0 Hem Length: 4,0 Collar Length: 2,0
Hem Length: 5,0

BACK:
1. Cast on 82 stitches on size 2.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 5,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 86 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 3.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 21,3 cms (64 rows), excl. hem.
3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 4 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 8
rows until 70 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 16,7 cms (50 rows), with 70 stitches remaining.
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 21 stitches. Slip the next 28 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 21 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 19 stitches remain.
5. At the same time, when armhole measures 16,7 cms (row 50), start shoulder shaping.
6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 9 stitches at armhole edge, then cast off 10 stitches at armhole edge.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back.
3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at both ends, as for back. AT THE SAME TIME,
4. Divide for neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 37 stitches.
Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off center 4 stitches, and knit remaining 37 stitches.
5. Shape neck. Dec 1 st at neck edge of next row, then every 3rd row 5 times, then every 4th row 8 times, until 19 stitches remain.
6. knit even until armhole measures 16,7 cms (50 rows).
7. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back.
SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 39 stitches on size 2.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 4,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 44 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 3.5 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 11th row 5 times, then every 12th row twice to 58 stitches (79 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 30,0 cms (90 rows), excluding hem.
5. Shape cap. Cast off 4 stitches at beg of next two rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 5 times, then dec 1 st at
each end of every 3rd row 6 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 5 times. Cast off remaining 18 stitches
loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams.
V FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 2.5 needles. knitted in 2 pieces.
1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit (starting at bottom of front neck) 42 stitches from right front neck
edge, 3 stitches from right back neck edge and 14 stitches from back neck holder to center. Total 59 stitches.
2. knit 2,0 cms (8 rows) in K1P1 ribbing.
3. Cast off loosely.
4. knit the left side the same way as the right, picking up the back neck stitches first.

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

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
225,0 for body and sleeves
31,8 for ribbing and/or hems
7,2 for collar/hood
264,0 Grams TOTAL
NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Set-in shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
V front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Free pattern:
Size: Pattern for Child 76 for Child 30 in. or 76 cms chestsize for size 152
Always knit (or crochet) a tension swatch first

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): 22,0 stitches by 30,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 3.5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 2.5 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 81,0 Armhole: 36,0 Top Neck Opening: 15,0
Hem Width: 18,0 Front Neck Width: 2,0
Sleeve Top: 27,0 Front Neck Depth: 19,0
Hem Width: 78,0 Sleeve Bottom: 20,0 Back Neck Width: 13,0
Back Width: 33,0 Sleeve Length: 38,0 Back Neck Depth: 1,0
Body Length: 48,0 Hem Length: 4,0 Collar Length: 2,0
Hem Length: 5,0

BACK:
1. Cast on 88 stitches on size 2.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 5,0 cms. Inc 3 stitches evenly across the row to 91 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 3.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 24,0 cms (72 rows), excl. hem.
3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 5 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 6
rows until 75 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 18,0 cms (54 rows), with 75 stitches remaining.
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 23 stitches. Slip the next 29 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 23 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 21 stitches remain.
5. At the same time, when armhole measures 18,0 cms (row 54), start shoulder shaping.
6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 10 stitches at armhole edge, then cast off 11 stitches at armhole edge.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back.
3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at both ends, as for back. AT THE SAME TIME,
4. Divide for neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 39 stitches.
Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off center 3 stitches, and knit remaining 39 stitches.
5. Shape neck. Dec 1 st at neck edge of next row, then every 3rd row 5 times, then every 4th row 9 times, until 21 stitches remain.
6. knit even until armhole measures 18,0 cms (54 rows).
7. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back.
SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 42 stitches on size 2.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 4,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 46 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 3.5 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 12th row once, then every 13th row 6 times to 60 stitches (90 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 34,0 cms (102 rows), excluding hem.
5. Shape cap. Cast off 5 stitches at beg of next two rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row twice, then dec 1 st at
each end of every 3rd row 12 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row once. Cast off remaining 20 stitches
loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams.
V FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 2.5 needles. knitted in 2 pieces.
1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit (starting at bottom of front neck) 44 stitches from right front neck
edge, 3 stitches from right back neck edge and 14 stitches from back neck holder to center. Total 61 stitches.
2. knit 2,0 cms (8 rows) in K1P1 ribbing.
3. Cast off loosely.
4. knit the left side the same way as the right, picking up the back neck stitches first.

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

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
264,9 for body and sleeves
34,2 for ribbing and/or hems
7,4 for collar/hood
306,5 Grams TOTAL
NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Set-in shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
V front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Free pattern:
Size: Pattern for Child 81 for Child 32 in. or 81 cms chestsize for size 164
Always knit (or crochet) a tension swatch first

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): 22,0 stitches by 30,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 3.5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 2.5 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 87,0 Armhole: 38,0 Top Neck Opening: 15,0
Hem Width: 19,0 Front Neck Width: 3,0
Sleeve Top: 29,0 Front Neck Depth: 21,0
Hem Width: 82,0 Sleeve Bottom: 21,0 Back Neck Width: 13,0
Back Width: 33,0 Sleeve Length: 41,0 Back Neck Depth: 1,0
Body Length: 52,0 Hem Length: 5,0 Collar Length: 3,0
Hem Length: 6,0

BACK:
1. Cast on 92 stitches on size 2.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 98 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 3.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 25,3 cms (76 rows), excl. hem.
3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 5 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 14
rows until 74 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 19,3 cms (58 rows), with 74 stitches remaining.
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 23 stitches. Slip the next 28 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 23 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 21 stitches remain.
5. At the same time, when armhole measures 19,3 cms (row 58), start shoulder shaping.
6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 10 stitches at armhole edge, then cast off 11 stitches at armhole edge.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back for 24,7 cms (74 rows) from hem.
3. Divide for neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 46 stitches.
Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off center 6 stitches, and knit remaining 46 stitches.
4. Shape neck. Dec 1 st at neck edge of next row, then every 4th row 4 times, then every 5th row 8 times.
5. Armhole. (knit measures 25,3 cms from hem). Dec for armhole at both ends, as for back. Complete neckline
shaping until 21 stitches remain.
6. knit even until armhole measures 19,3 cms (58 rows).
7. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back.
SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 44 stitches on size 2.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 5,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 48 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 3.5 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 10th row once, then every 11th row 8 times to 66 stitches (98 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 36,0 cms (108 rows), excluding hem.
5. Shape cap. Cast off 5 stitches at beg of next two rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 5 times, then dec 1 st at
each end of every 3rd row 8 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 5 times. Cast off remaining 20 stitches
loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams.
V FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 2.5 needles. knitted in 2 pieces.
1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit (starting at bottom of front neck) 48 stitches from right front neck
edge, 3 stitches from right back neck edge and 14 stitches from back neck holder to center. Total 65 stitches.
2. knit 3,0 cms (12 rows) in K1P1 ribbing.
3. Cast off loosely.
4. knit the left side the same way as the right, picking up the back neck stitches first.

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

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
295,5 for body and sleeves
42,7 for ribbing and/or hems
11,8 for collar/hood
350,0 Grams TOTAL
NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN