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 26, 28, 30, 32 or 128, 140, 152, 164

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Butted Boat neck

Designed : 27-1-2011
Pattern File Name: children's knitting patterns
Size: Standard Child 66 cms chestsize for * size 128

KNIT 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): 14,0 stitches by 19,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 6.5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 5.5 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: 42,0 Hem Length: 4,0 Collar Length: 5,0
Hem Length: 5,0

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).

BACK AND FRONT: knit 2 pieces the same.
1. Cast on 50 stitches on size 5.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 5,0 cms. Inc 2 stitches evenly across the row to 52 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 21,1 cms (40 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole.
4. knit even for 11,6 cms more (62 rows total, excluding hem).
5. Boat neck ribbing. knit 5,0 cms (10 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 26 stitches on size 5.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 4,0 cms. Inc 1 stitches evenly across the row to 27 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6.5 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row twice, then every 5th row 8 times to 47 stitches (48 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 27,0 cms (52 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING:
1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew any remaining seams.
2. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
203,2 for body and sleeves
33,9 for ribbing and/or hems
0,8 for collar/hood
237,9 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Pattern designed by: Jessica Tromp

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Butted Boat neck

Designed : 27-1-2011
Pattern File Name: children's knitting patterns
Size: Standard Child 71 cms chestsize for * size 140

KNIT 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): 14,0 stitches by 19,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 6.5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 5.5 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: 74,0 Sleeve Bottom: 19,0
Sleeve Length: 34,0
Body Length: 46,0 Hem Length: 4,0 Collar Length: 5,0
Hem Length: 5,0

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).

BACK AND FRONT: knit 2 pieces the same.
1. Cast on 54 stitches on size 5.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 5,0 cms. Inc 1 stitches evenly across the row to 55 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 23,2 cms (44 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole.
4. knit even for 13,7 cms more (70 rows total, excluding hem).
5. Boat neck ribbing. knit 5,0 cms (10 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 26 stitches on size 5.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 4,0 cms. Inc 3 stitches evenly across the row to 29 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6.5 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row once, then every 5th row 10 times to 51 stitches (54 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 30,0 cms (58 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING:
1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew any remaining seams.
2. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
243,5 for body and sleeves
35,8 for ribbing and/or hems
0,6 for collar/hood
279,9 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Pattern designed by: Jessica Tromp

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Butted Boat neck

Designed : 27-1-2011
Pattern File Name: children's knitting patterns
Size: Standard Child 76 cms chestsize for * size 152

KNIT 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): 14,0 stitches by 19,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 6.5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 5.5 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: 79,0 Sleeve Bottom: 20,0
Sleeve Length: 38,0
Body Length: 49,0 Hem Length: 4,0 Collar Length: 5,0
Hem Length: 5,0

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).

BACK AND FRONT: knit 2 pieces the same.
1. Cast on 57 stitches on size 5.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 5,0 cms. Inc 2 stitches evenly across the row to 59 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 25,3 cms (48 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole.
4. knit even for 14,7 cms more (76 rows total, excluding hem).
5. Boat neck ribbing. knit 5,0 cms (10 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 27 stitches on size 5.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 4,0 cms. Inc 3 stitches evenly across the row to 30 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6.5 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 5th row 11 times, then every 6th row once to 54 stitches (61 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 34,0 cms (66 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING:
1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew any remaining seams.
2. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
286,4 for body and sleeves
37,7 for ribbing and/or hems
0,6 for collar/hood
324,7 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Pattern designed by: Jessica Tromp

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Butted Boat neck

Designed : 27-1-2011
Pattern File Name: children's knitting patterns
Size: Standard Child 81 cms chestsize for * size 164

KNIT 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): 14,0 stitches by 19,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 6.5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 5.5 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: 84,0 Sleeve Bottom: 21,0
Sleeve Length: 41,0
Body Length: 53,0 Hem Length: 5,0 Collar Length: 6,0
Hem Length: 6,0

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).

BACK AND FRONT: knit 2 pieces the same.
1. Cast on 61 stitches on size 5.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 2 stitches evenly across the row to 63 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 26,3 cms (50 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole.
4. knit even for 14,7 cms more (78 rows total, excluding hem).
5. Boat neck ribbing. knit 6,0 cms (12 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 29 stitches on size 5.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 5,0 cms. Inc 2 stitches evenly across the row to 31 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6.5 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 4 times, then every 5th row 10 times to 59 stitches (66 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 36,0 cms (70 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING:
1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew any remaining seams.
2. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
318,3 for body and sleeves
47,4 for ribbing and/or hems
0,7 for collar/hood
366,4 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Pattern designed by: Jessica Tromp