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Tips for my basic knitting patterns

You can use any knitting stitch and knit with any knitting yarn you like, if it has a similar gauge.
Needle size is not so important, every knitter knits differently. When you are looking at a pattern,
it is the gauge or tension swatch that really matters. This is the base for all my basic knitting patterns.

You can’t cast off more than 1 stitch, at the end of the row, so if the pattern says; Dec 2 st at each end of every alternate row,
it means; Cast off 2 stitches, knit to end of row ( or round ), turn and cast off 2 stitches, knit to end of row.

starting pattern

Main pattern

your free knitting pattern in multiple sizes  44-50

2. Change to size 4,5 mm needles and knit color chart pattern. Knit 16 rows in chart 1; than repeat main chart as needed.
Work even until piece measures 30,8 cms (80 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 22,3 cms (58 rows).
4. Shape neck. Work both sides at the same time. Work 41 sts. Slip the next 32 sts to a holder. With a second ball
of yarn, work remaining 41 sts. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 38 sts remain.
5. Work even until armhole measures 24,6 cms (64 rows). Cast off 38 shoulder sts loosely.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 14,6 cms (38 rows).
4. Shape neck. Work both sides at the same time. Work 47 sts. Slip the next 20 sts to a holder. With a second ball
of yarn, work remaining 47 sts. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 9 times, until 38 sts remain.
5. Work even until armhole measures 24,6 cms (64 rows). Cast off 38 shoulder sts loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 42 sts on size 3,5 mm needles. Work in K2P2 ( knit 4 rows in pink half way with small cable 1x1 ) ribbing for 6,0 cms.
Inc 16 sts evenly across the row to 58 sts total.
2. Change to size 4,5 mm needles and knit color chart patterns as in back and front..
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 11 times, then every 5th row 10 times to 100 sts (94 rows total, excluding hem).
4. Work even until sleeve measures 37,0 cms (98 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

LEFT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. Sew front to back along left shoulder seam.

ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 3,5 mm needles.
1. With right side of work facing, pick up and work 5 sts from right back neck edge, 32 sts from back neck holder, 5
sts from left back neck edge, 24 sts from left front neck edge, 20 sts from front neck holder and 24 sts from right
front neck edge. Total 110 sts.
2. Work 3,0 cms (10 rows) in K2P2 ( same as back and front ) ribbing.
3. 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:
478,1 for body and sleeves
65,9 for ribbing and/or hems
11,1 for collar/hood
555,1 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
Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Designed : 25-11-2011
Pattern File Name: 01 drop shoulder sleeve rib
Size: Standard Woman 116 cms chestsize ( or 46 in. ) for * size 46



KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

GAUGE DATA:
Gauge (Color Chart over 4 in = 10 cm): 20,0 sts by 26,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 4,5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 3,5 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 124,0 Armhole: 50,0 Top Neck Opening: 20,0
Hem Width: 21,0 Front Neck Width: 10,0
Front Neck Depth: 10,0
Hem Width: 118,0 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


Color Chart
Worked on a multiple of 28 plus 2 sts.

Number of stitches for back and front has been adjusted from 126 to 142 for Color Chart.
Number of stitches for sleeve has been adjusted from 48 to 58 for Color Chart.

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. There may be sections where there are two
shapings to work at the same time (such as necklines or waist shaping).

BACK:
1. Cast on 120 sts on size 3,5 mm needles. Work in K2P2 ( knit 4 rows in pink half way with small cable 1x1 ) ribbing for 8,0 cms.
Inc 22 sts evenly across the row to 142 sts total.
2. Change to size 4,5 mm needles and knit color chart pattern. Knit 16 rows in chart 1; than repeat main chart as needed.
Work even until piece measures 30,0 cms (78 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 23,1 cms (60 rows).
4. Shape neck. Work both sides at the same time. Work 54 sts. Slip the next 34 sts to a holder. With a second ball
of yarn, work remaining 54 sts. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 51 sts remain.
5. Work even until armhole measures 25,4 cms (66 rows). Cast off 51 shoulder sts loosely.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 15,4 cms (40 rows).
4. Shape neck. Work both sides at the same time. Work 61 sts. Slip the next 20 sts to a holder. With a second ball
of yarn, work remaining 61 sts. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 10 times, until 51 sts remain.
5. Work even until armhole measures 25,4 cms (66 rows). Cast off 51 shoulder sts loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 44 sts on size 3,5 mm needles. Work in K2P2 ( knit 4 rows in pink half way with small cable 1x1 ) ribbing for 6,0 cms.
Inc 14 sts evenly across the row to 58 sts total.
2. Change to size 4,5 mm needles and knit color chart patterns as in back and front..
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 14 times, then every 5th row 8 times to 102 sts (96 rows total, excluding hem).
4. Work even until sleeve measures 38,0 cms (100 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

LEFT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. Sew front to back along left shoulder seam.

ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 3,5 mm needles.
1. With right side of work facing, pick up and work 5 sts from right back neck edge, 34 sts from back neck holder, 5
sts from left back neck edge, 25 sts from left front neck edge, 20 sts from front neck holder and 25 sts from right
front neck edge. Total 114 sts.
2. Work 3,0 cms (10 rows) in K2P2 ( same as back and front ) ribbing.
3. 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:
564,3 for body and sleeves
74,1 for ribbing and/or hems
11,5 for collar/hood
649,9 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
Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Designed : 25-11-2011
Pattern File Name: 01 drop shoulder sleeve rib
Size: Standard Woman 121 cms chestsize ( or 48 in. ) for * size 48



KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

GAUGE DATA:
Gauge (Color Chart over 4 in = 10 cm): 20,0 sts by 26,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 4,5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 3,5 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 129,0 Armhole: 51,0 Top Neck Opening: 20,0
Hem Width: 21,0 Front Neck Width: 10,0
Front Neck Depth: 11,0
Hem Width: 125,0 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


Color Chart
Worked on a multiple of 28 plus 2 sts.

Number of stitches for back and front has been adjusted from 131 to 142 for Color Chart.
Number of stitches for sleeve has been adjusted from 50 to 58 for Color Chart.

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. There may be sections where there are two
shapings to work at the same time (such as necklines or waist shaping).

BACK:
1. Cast on 127 sts on size 3,5 mm needles. Work in K2P2 ( knit 4 rows in pink half way with small cable 1x1 ) ribbing for 8,0 cms.
Inc 15 sts evenly across the row to 142 sts total.
2. Change to size 4,5 mm needles and knit color chart pattern. Knit 16 rows in chart 1; than repeat main chart as needed.
Work even until piece measures 30,0 cms (78 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 23,8 cms (62 rows).
4. Shape neck. Work both sides at the same time. Work 54 sts. Slip the next 34 sts to a holder. With a second ball
of yarn, work remaining 54 sts. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 51 sts remain.
5. Work even until armhole measures 26,2 cms (68 rows). Cast off 51 shoulder sts loosely.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 14,6 cms (38 rows).
4. Shape neck. Work both sides at the same time. Work 61 sts. Slip the next 20 sts to a holder. With a second ball
of yarn, work remaining 61 sts. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 10 times, until 51 sts remain.
5. Work even until armhole measures 26,2 cms (68 rows). Cast off 51 shoulder sts loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 44 sts on size 3,5 mm needles. Work in K2P2 ( knit 4 rows in pink half way with small cable 1x1 ) ribbing for 6,0 cms.
Inc 14 sts evenly across the row to 58 sts total.
2. Change to size 4,5 mm needles and knit color chart patterns as in back and front..
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 19 times, then every 5th row 4 times to 104 sts (96 rows total, excluding hem).
4. Work even until sleeve measures 38,0 cms (100 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

LEFT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. Sew front to back along left shoulder seam.

ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 3,5 mm needles.
1. With right side of work facing, pick up and work 5 sts from right back neck edge, 34 sts from back neck holder, 5
sts from left back neck edge, 27 sts from left front neck edge, 20 sts from front neck holder and 27 sts from right
front neck edge. Total 118 sts.
2. Work 3,0 cms (10 rows) in K2P2 ( same as back and front ) ribbing.
3. 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:
570,9 for body and sleeves
77,5 for ribbing and/or hems
11,9 for collar/hood
660,3 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
Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Designed : 25-11-2011
Pattern File Name: 01 drop shoulder sleeve rib
Size: Standard Woman 127 cms chestsize ( or 50 in. ) for * size 50



KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

GAUGE DATA:
Gauge (Color Chart over 4 in = 10 cm): 20,0 sts by 26,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 4,5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 3,5 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 135,0 Armhole: 51,0 Top Neck Opening: 21,0
Hem Width: 22,0 Front Neck Width: 11,0
Front Neck Depth: 11,0
Hem Width: 130,0 Sleeve Bottom: 24,0 Back Neck Width: 18,0
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


Color Chart
Worked on a multiple of 28 plus 2 sts.

Number of stitches for back and front has been adjusted from 137 to 142 for Color Chart.
Number of stitches for sleeve has been adjusted from 50 to 58 for Color Chart.

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. There may be sections where there are two
shapings to work at the same time (such as necklines or waist shaping).

BACK:
1. Cast on 132 sts on size 3,5 mm needles. Work in K2P2 ( knit 4 rows in pink half way with small cable 1x1 ) ribbing for 8,0 cms.
Inc 10 sts evenly across the row to 142 sts total.
2. Change to size 4,5 mm needles and knit color chart pattern. Knit 16 rows in chart 1; than repeat main chart as needed.
Work even until piece measures 30,0 cms (78 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 23,8 cms (62 rows).
4. Shape neck. Work both sides at the same time. Work 53 sts. Slip the next 36 sts to a holder. With a second ball
of yarn, work remaining 53 sts. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 50 sts remain.
5. Work even until armhole measures 26,2 cms (68 rows). Cast off 50 shoulder sts loosely.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 14,6 cms (38 rows).
4. Shape neck. Work both sides at the same time. Work 60 sts. Slip the next 22 sts to a holder. With a second ball
of yarn, work remaining 60 sts. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 10 times, until 50 sts remain.
5. Work even until armhole measures 26,2 cms (68 rows). Cast off 50 shoulder sts loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 46 sts on size 3,5 mm needles. Work in K2P2 ( knit 4 rows in pink half way with small cable 1x1 ) ribbing for 6,0 cms.
Inc 12 sts evenly across the row to 58 sts total.
2. Change to size 4,5 mm needles and knit color chart patterns as in back and front..
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 19 times, then every 5th row 4 times to 104 sts (96 rows total, excluding hem).
4. Work even until sleeve measures 38,0 cms (100 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

LEFT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. Sew front to back along left shoulder seam.

ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 3,5 mm needles.
1. With right side of work facing, pick up and work 5 sts from right back neck edge, 36 sts from back neck holder, 5
sts from left back neck edge, 27 sts from left front neck edge, 22 sts from front neck holder and 27 sts from right
front neck edge. Total 122 sts.
2. Work 3,0 cms (10 rows) in K2P2 ( same as back and front ) ribbing.
3. 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:
570,1 for body and sleeves
80,7 for ribbing and/or hems
12,3 for collar/hood
663,1 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:


Pattern designed by: Jessica Tromp