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Free men's cardigan knitting pattern with round yoke, for man( no pattern images ? or for more free patterns go to www.jessica-tromp.nl ) |
men's knitting patterns with round yoke , knitted top-down and flat with straight knitting needlesThe basic knit fabric (usually called a stocking or stockinette pattern) has a definite right side and wrong side. Because the yarn holding rows together is all on the front, and the yarn holding side-by-side stitches together is all on the back, stockinette stitch has a strong tendency to curl toward the front on the top and bottom, and toward the back on the left and right side. |
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Circular Top-Down Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and Vertical Rib front bands Round Yoke shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Flat front neck and Flat back neck with Single Band collar Designed : 9-7-2009 Knitting Pattern name: round yoke top - down Size: Standard Man 101 cms chestsize for * size 40 USA/British 30 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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4 mm circular needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm circular needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 109,0 Armhole: 50,0 Top Neck Opening: 25,0 Hem Width: 23,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0 Sleeve Top: 38,0 Front Neck Depth: 0,0 Hem Width: 102,0 Sleeve Bottom: 25,0 Sleeve Length: 48,0 Body Length: 63,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 3,0 Hem Length: 7,0 Front Band Width 3,0 Number of buttons: 8 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). FLAT FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: 1. Cast on 134 stitches on size 3 circular needle loosely. Do NOT join the round; this cardigan will be knitted flat. 2. knit 3,0 cms (11 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. ROUND YOKE: Basic instructions for a standard round yoke with an even-row, equal-stitch spacing over four shaping rounds are given below. 1. With size 4 needles knit round yoke shaping, increasing from top to bottom of yoke as follows. Rows 1 to 15: knit even on 134 stitches. Row 16: Inc 62 stitches evenly across the row to total 196 stitches. (* [P3, M1] once, then [P2, M1] 5 times * 10 times, then [P2, M1] twice.) Rows 17 to 31: knit even on 196 stitches. Row 32: Inc 62 stitches evenly across the row to total 258 stitches. (* [P4, M1] once, then [P3, M1] 5 times * 10 times, then [P3, M1] twice.) Rows 33 to 47: knit even on 258 stitches. Row 48: Inc 62 stitches evenly across the row to total 320 stitches. (* [P5, M1] once, then [P4, M1] 5 times * 10 times, then [P4, M1] twice.) Rows 49 to 63: knit even on 320 stitches. Row 64: Inc 62 stitches evenly across the row to total 382 stitches. (* [P6, M1] once, then [P5, M1] 5 times * 10 times, then [P5, M1] twice.) Rows 65 to 80: knit even on 382 stitches. 2. Split the yoke into front, back and sleeve sections as follows. Starting at beg of round, slip stitches for each section to separate holders: 56 stitches for left front, 77 stitches for left sleeve, 116 stitches for back, 77 stitches for right sleeve, and 56 stitches for right front. BODY (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing, using size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch, knit stitches from left front holder, cast on 14 stitches for underarm, knit stitches from back holder, cast on 14 stitches for second underarm and finally knit stitches from right front holder. Total 256 stitches for body. 2. knit even until piece measures 31,3 cms (100 rows) from armhole. Dec 8 stitches evenly across the last row to 244 stitches. 3. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 25 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. SLEEVE (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing and size 4 needles, re-join yarn and knit stitches from right sleeve holder. Cast on 14 stitches for underarm. Total 91 stitches for sleeve. Join the circle, taking care not to twist the stitches. Mark the sleeve 'seam' midway on the underarm. 2. Dec 1 st both sides of the marker of every 8th round 16 times to 59 stitches (128 rounds total). 3. knit even until sleeve measures 42,0 cms (135 rounds). Dec 4 stitches evenly across the last row (55 stitches remaining). 4. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 22 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. 5. knit left sleeve in the same way. BUTTON BAND: 1. Cast on 10 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 66,3 cms. 2. Check that this length is sufficient, when slightly stretched, to go up cardigan front, from bottom of front hem to top of collar band. Rib more if necessary. 3. Cast off. Sew button band to left front for girls/women, right front for boys/men. 4. Mark positions for 8 buttons, the first one 1,3 cms above the band bottom, the last one 1,3 cms below the band top. The rest should be evenly spaced between these two, approximately 9,1 cms apart. BUTTONHOLE BAND: 1. knit buttonhole band as for button band, knitting buttonholes at the marked positions as follows: With the right side of knit facing, rib 3 stitches, cast off next 2 st, rib to end. Next row. Rib 5 stitches, cast on 2 st over cast off st(s), rib to end. 2. Sew buttons at marked positions on the button band. 3. Sew buttonhole band to cardigan front, being careful to align buttonholes with buttons. FINISHING: 1. Graft or sew the sleeve and body stitches together at the underarms. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 466,0 for body and sleeves 58,2 for ribbing and/or hems 42,0 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 566,2 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Circular Top-Down Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and Vertical Rib front bands Round Yoke shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Flat front neck and Flat back neck with Single Band collar Designed : 9-7-2009 Knitting Pattern name: round yoke top - down Size: Standard Man 106 cms chestsize for * size 42 USA/British 32 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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4 mm circular needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm circular needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 114,0 Armhole: 51,0 Top Neck Opening: 25,0 Hem Width: 23,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0 Sleeve Top: 40,0 Front Neck Depth: 0,0 Hem Width: 108,0 Sleeve Bottom: 26,0 Sleeve Length: 48,0 Body Length: 65,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 3,0 Hem Length: 7,0 Front Band Width 3,0 Number of buttons: 8 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). FLAT FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: 1. Cast on 132 stitches on size 3 circular needle loosely. Do NOT join the round; this cardigan will be knitted flat. 2. knit 3,0 cms (11 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. ROUND YOKE: Basic instructions for a standard round yoke with an even-row, equal-stitch spacing over four shaping rounds are given below. 1. With size 4 needles knit round yoke shaping, increasing from top to bottom of yoke as follows. Rows 1 to 15: knit even on 132 stitches. Row 16: Inc 68 stitches evenly across the row to total 200 stitches. (* [P2, M1] 16 times, then [P1, M1] once * 4 times.) Rows 17 to 31: knit even on 200 stitches. Row 32: Inc 68 stitches evenly across the row to total 268 stitches. (* [P3, M1] 16 times, then [P2, M1] once * 4 times.) Rows 33 to 48: knit even on 268 stitches. Row 49: Inc 68 stitches evenly across the row to total 336 stitches. (* [K4, M1] 16 times, then [K3, M1] once * 4 times.) Rows 50 to 64: knit even on 336 stitches. Row 65: Inc 68 stitches evenly across the row to total 404 stitches. (* [K5, M1] 16 times, then [K4, M1] once * 4 times.) Rows 66 to 82: knit even on 404 stitches. 2. Split the yoke into front, back and sleeve sections as follows. Starting at beg of round, slip stitches for each section to separate holders: 59 stitches for left front, 82 stitches for left sleeve, 122 stitches for back, 82 stitches for right sleeve, and 59 stitches for right front. BODY (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing, using size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch, knit stitches from left front holder, cast on 14 stitches for underarm, knit stitches from back holder, cast on 14 stitches for second underarm and finally knit stitches from right front holder. Total 268 stitches for body. 2. knit even until piece measures 32,5 cms (104 rows) from armhole. Dec 8 stitches evenly across the last row to 260 stitches. 3. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 25 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. SLEEVE (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing and size 4 needles, re-join yarn and knit stitches from right sleeve holder. Cast on 14 stitches for underarm. Total 96 stitches for sleeve. Join the circle, taking care not to twist the stitches. Mark the sleeve 'seam' midway on the underarm. 2. Dec 1 st both sides of the marker of every 7th round 8 times, then every 8th round 9 times to 62 stitches (128 rounds total). 3. knit even until sleeve measures 42,0 cms (135 rounds). Dec 7 stitches evenly across the last row (55 stitches remaining). 4. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 22 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. 5. knit left sleeve in the same way. BUTTON BAND: 1. Cast on 10 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 68,1 cms. 2. Check that this length is sufficient, when slightly stretched, to go up cardigan front, from bottom of front hem to top of collar band. Rib more if necessary. 3. Cast off. Sew button band to left front for girls/women, right front for boys/men. 4. Mark positions for 8 buttons, the first one 1,4 cms above the band bottom, the last one 1,4 cms below the band top. The rest should be evenly spaced between these two, approximately 9,3 cms apart. BUTTONHOLE BAND: 1. knit buttonhole band as for button band, knitting buttonholes at the marked positions as follows: With the right side of knit facing, rib 3 stitches, cast off next 2 st, rib to end. Next row. Rib 5 stitches, cast on 2 st over cast off st(s), rib to end. 2. Sew buttons at marked positions on the button band. 3. Sew buttonhole band to cardigan front, being careful to align buttonholes with buttons. FINISHING: 1. Graft or sew the sleeve and body stitches together at the underarms. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 498,4 for body and sleeves 61,0 for ribbing and/or hems 42,7 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 602,1 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Circular Top-Down Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and Vertical Rib front bands Round Yoke shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Flat front neck and Flat back neck with Single Band collar Designed : 9-7-2009 Knitting Pattern name: round yoke top - down Size: Standard Man 111 cms chestsize for * size 44 USA/British 34 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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4 mm circular needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm circular needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 119,0 Armhole: 52,0 Top Neck Opening: 26,0 Hem Width: 24,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0 Sleeve Top: 41,0 Front Neck Depth: 0,0 Hem Width: 114,0 Sleeve Bottom: 27,0 Sleeve Length: 49,0 Body Length: 66,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 3,0 Hem Length: 7,0 Front Band Width 3,0 Number of buttons: 8 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). FLAT FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: 1. Cast on 136 stitches on size 3 circular needle loosely. Do NOT join the round; this cardigan will be knitted flat. 2. knit 3,0 cms (11 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. ROUND YOKE: Basic instructions for a standard round yoke with an even-row, equal-stitch spacing over four shaping rounds are given below. 1. With size 4 needles knit round yoke shaping, increasing from top to bottom of yoke as follows. Rows 1 to 15: knit even on 136 stitches. Row 16: Inc 71 stitches evenly across the row to total 207 stitches. (* [P2, M1] 10 times, then [P1, M1] once * 6 times, then [P2, M1] 5 times.) Rows 17 to 32: knit even on 207 stitches. Row 33: Inc 71 stitches evenly across the row to total 278 stitches. (* [K3, M1] 10 times, then [K2, M1] once * 6 times, then [K3, M1] 5 times.) Rows 34 to 49: knit even on 278 stitches. Row 50: Inc 71 stitches evenly across the row to total 349 stitches. (* [P4, M1] 10 times, then [P3, M1] once * 6 times, then [P4, M1] 5 times.) Rows 51 to 66: knit even on 349 stitches. Row 67: Inc 71 stitches evenly across the row to total 420 stitches. (* [K5, M1] 10 times, then [K4, M1] once * 6 times, then [K5, M1] 5 times.) Rows 68 to 84: knit even on 420 stitches. 2. Split the yoke into front, back and sleeve sections as follows. Starting at beg of round, slip stitches for each section to separate holders: 62 stitches for left front, 84 stitches for left sleeve, 128 stitches for back, 84 stitches for right sleeve, and 62 stitches for right front. BODY (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing, using size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch, knit stitches from left front holder, cast on 14 stitches for underarm, knit stitches from back holder, cast on 14 stitches for second underarm and finally knit stitches from right front holder. Total 280 stitches for body. 2. knit even until piece measures 32,8 cms (105 rows) from armhole. Dec 10 stitches evenly across the last row to 274 stitches. 3. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 25 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. SLEEVE (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing and size 4 needles, re-join yarn and knit stitches from right sleeve holder. Cast on 14 stitches for underarm. Total 98 stitches for sleeve. Join the circle, taking care not to twist the stitches. Mark the sleeve 'seam' midway on the underarm. 2. Dec 1 st both sides of the marker of every 7th round 5 times, then every 8th round 12 times to 64 stitches (131 rounds total). 3. knit even until sleeve measures 43,0 cms (138 rounds). Dec 6 stitches evenly across the last row (58 stitches remaining). 4. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 22 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. 5. knit left sleeve in the same way. BUTTON BAND: 1. Cast on 10 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 69,1 cms. 2. Check that this length is sufficient, when slightly stretched, to go up cardigan front, from bottom of front hem to top of collar band. Rib more if necessary. 3. Cast off. Sew button band to left front for girls/women, right front for boys/men. 4. Mark positions for 8 buttons, the first one 1,4 cms above the band bottom, the last one 1,4 cms below the band top. The rest should be evenly spaced between these two, approximately 9,5 cms apart. BUTTONHOLE BAND: 1. knit buttonhole band as for button band, knitting buttonholes at the marked positions as follows: With the right side of knit facing, rib 3 stitches, cast off next 2 st, rib to end. Next row. Rib 5 stitches, cast on 2 st over cast off st(s), rib to end. 2. Sew buttons at marked positions on the button band. 3. Sew buttonhole band to cardigan front, being careful to align buttonholes with buttons. FINISHING: 1. Graft or sew the sleeve and body stitches together at the underarms. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 525,5 for body and sleeves 64,3 for ribbing and/or hems 43,5 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 633,3 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Circular Top-Down Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and Vertical Rib front bands Round Yoke shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Flat front neck and Flat back neck with Single Band collar Designed : 9-7-2009 Knitting Pattern name: round yoke top - down Size: Standard Man 116 cms chestsize for * size 46 USA/British 36 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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4 mm circular needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm circular needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 124,0 Armhole: 54,0 Top Neck Opening: 27,0 Hem Width: 25,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0 Sleeve Top: 43,0 Front Neck Depth: 0,0 Hem Width: 120,0 Sleeve Bottom: 28,0 Sleeve Length: 50,0 Body Length: 67,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 3,0 Hem Length: 8,0 Front Band Width 3,0 Number of buttons: 8 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). FLAT FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: 1. Cast on 142 stitches on size 3 circular needle loosely. Do NOT join the round; this cardigan will be knitted flat. 2. knit 3,0 cms (11 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. ROUND YOKE: Basic instructions for a standard round yoke with an even-row, equal-stitch spacing over four shaping rounds are given below. 1. With size 4 needles knit round yoke shaping, increasing from top to bottom of yoke as follows. Rows 1 to 16: knit even on 142 stitches. Row 17: Inc 73 stitches evenly across the row to total 215 stitches. (* [K2, M1] 17 times, then [K1, M1] once * 4 times, then [K2, M1] once.) Rows 18 to 33: knit even on 215 stitches. Row 34: Inc 73 stitches evenly across the row to total 288 stitches. (* [P3, M1] 17 times, then [P2, M1] once * 4 times, then [P3, M1] once.) Rows 35 to 51: knit even on 288 stitches. Row 52: Inc 73 stitches evenly across the row to total 361 stitches. (* [P4, M1] 17 times, then [P3, M1] once * 4 times, then [P4, M1] once.) Rows 53 to 68: knit even on 361 stitches. Row 69: Inc 73 stitches evenly across the row to total 434 stitches. (* [K5, M1] 17 times, then [K4, M1] once * 4 times, then [K5, M1] once.) Rows 70 to 87: knit even on 434 stitches. 2. Split the yoke into front, back and sleeve sections as follows. Starting at beg of round, slip stitches for each section to separate holders: 64 stitches for left front, 87 stitches for left sleeve, 132 stitches for back, 87 stitches for right sleeve, and 64 stitches for right front. BODY (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing, using size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch, knit stitches from left front holder, cast on 16 stitches for underarm, knit stitches from back holder, cast on 16 stitches for second underarm and finally knit stitches from right front holder. Total 292 stitches for body. 2. knit even until piece measures 31,9 cms (102 rows) from armhole. Dec 8 stitches evenly across the last row to 288 stitches. 3. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 29 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. SLEEVE (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing and size 4 needles, re-join yarn and knit stitches from right sleeve holder. Cast on 16 stitches for underarm. Total 103 stitches for sleeve. Join the circle, taking care not to twist the stitches. Mark the sleeve 'seam' midway on the underarm. 2. Dec 1 st both sides of the marker of every 7th round 10 times, then every 8th round 8 times to 67 stitches (134 rounds total). 3. knit even until sleeve measures 44,0 cms (141 rounds). Dec 7 stitches evenly across the last row (60 stitches remaining). 4. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 22 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. 5. knit left sleeve in the same way. BUTTON BAND: 1. Cast on 10 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 70,1 cms. 2. Check that this length is sufficient, when slightly stretched, to go up cardigan front, from bottom of front hem to top of collar band. Rib more if necessary. 3. Cast off. Sew button band to left front for girls/women, right front for boys/men. 4. Mark positions for 8 buttons, the first one 1,4 cms above the band bottom, the last one 1,4 cms below the band top. The rest should be evenly spaced between these two, approximately 9,6 cms apart. BUTTONHOLE BAND: 1. knit buttonhole band as for button band, knitting buttonholes at the marked positions as follows: With the right side of knit facing, rib 3 stitches, cast off next 2 st, rib to end. Next row. Rib 5 stitches, cast on 2 st over cast off st(s), rib to end. 2. Sew buttons at marked positions on the button band. 3. Sew buttonhole band to cardigan front, being careful to align buttonholes with buttons. FINISHING: 1. Graft or sew the sleeve and body stitches together at the underarms. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 552,2 for body and sleeves 75,1 for ribbing and/or hems 44,4 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 671,7 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Circular Top-Down Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and Vertical Rib front bands Round Yoke shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Flat front neck and Flat back neck with Single Band collar Designed : 9-7-2009 Knitting Pattern name: round yoke top - down Size: Standard Man 121 cms chestsize for * size 48 USA/British 38 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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4 mm circular needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm circular needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 129,0 Armhole: 55,0 Top Neck Opening: 28,0 Hem Width: 26,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0 Sleeve Top: 44,0 Front Neck Depth: 0,0 Hem Width: 125,0 Sleeve Bottom: 29,0 Sleeve Length: 50,0 Body Length: 68,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 3,0 Hem Length: 8,0 Front Band Width 3,0 Number of buttons: 8 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). FLAT FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: 1. Cast on 148 stitches on size 3 circular needle loosely. Do NOT join the round; this cardigan will be knitted flat. 2. knit 3,0 cms (11 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. ROUND YOKE: Basic instructions for a standard round yoke with an even-row, equal-stitch spacing over four shaping rounds are given below. 1. With size 4 needles knit round yoke shaping, increasing from top to bottom of yoke as follows. Rows 1 to 16: knit even on 148 stitches. Row 17: Inc 76 stitches evenly across the row to total 224 stitches. (* [K2, M1] 18 times, then [K1, M1] once * 4 times.) Rows 18 to 34: knit even on 224 stitches. Row 35: Inc 76 stitches evenly across the row to total 300 stitches. (* [K3, M1] 18 times, then [K2, M1] once * 4 times.) Rows 36 to 51: knit even on 300 stitches. Row 52: Inc 76 stitches evenly across the row to total 376 stitches. (* [P4, M1] 18 times, then [P3, M1] once * 4 times.) Rows 53 to 69: knit even on 376 stitches. Row 70: Inc 76 stitches evenly across the row to total 452 stitches. (* [P5, M1] 18 times, then [P4, M1] once * 4 times.) Rows 71 to 88: knit even on 452 stitches. 2. Split the yoke into front, back and sleeve sections as follows. Starting at beg of round, slip stitches for each section to separate holders: 67 stitches for left front, 90 stitches for left sleeve, 138 stitches for back, 90 stitches for right sleeve, and 67 stitches for right front. BODY (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing, using size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch, knit stitches from left front holder, cast on 16 stitches for underarm, knit stitches from back holder, cast on 16 stitches for second underarm and finally knit stitches from right front holder. Total 304 stitches for body. 2. knit even until piece measures 32,5 cms (104 rows) from armhole. Dec 8 stitches evenly across the last row to 300 stitches. 3. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 29 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. SLEEVE (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing and size 4 needles, re-join yarn and knit stitches from right sleeve holder. Cast on 16 stitches for underarm. Total 106 stitches for sleeve. Join the circle, taking care not to twist the stitches. Mark the sleeve 'seam' midway on the underarm. 2. Dec 1 st both sides of the marker of every 7th round 10 times, then every 8th round 8 times to 70 stitches (134 rounds total). 3. knit even until sleeve measures 44,0 cms (141 rounds). Dec 8 stitches evenly across the last row (62 stitches remaining). 4. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 22 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. 5. knit left sleeve in the same way. BUTTON BAND: 1. Cast on 10 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 71,0 cms. 2. Check that this length is sufficient, when slightly stretched, to go up cardigan front, from bottom of front hem to top of collar band. Rib more if necessary. 3. Cast off. Sew button band to left front for girls/women, right front for boys/men. 4. Mark positions for 8 buttons, the first one 1,4 cms above the band bottom, the last one 1,4 cms below the band top. The rest should be evenly spaced between these two, approximately 9,7 cms apart. BUTTONHOLE BAND: 1. knit buttonhole band as for button band, knitting buttonholes at the marked positions as follows: With the right side of knit facing, rib 3 stitches, cast off next 2 st, rib to end. Next row. Rib 5 stitches, cast on 2 st over cast off st(s), rib to end. 2. Sew buttons at marked positions on the button band. 3. Sew buttonhole band to cardigan front, being careful to align buttonholes with buttons. FINISHING: 1. Graft or sew the sleeve and body stitches together at the underarms. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 579,9 for body and sleeves 78,1 for ribbing and/or hems 45,3 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 703,3 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ |
