|
Free men's knitting pattern knit a handmade cardigan |
|
( no patterns or images ? go back to the main page for a free pattern from www.jessica-tromp.nl ) |
men's knitting patterns for a cardigan, V neck, raglan shoulder, hood and zipper
|
|
Categories of men's cardigans The Cardigan typically worn with: anything from a T-shirt to a dress shirt and tie, never tuck a cardigan into anything. A good cardigan is often a suitable way to add warmth on chilly fall days. V-neck sleeveless cardigan vest |
Tips for my basic knitting patterns |
|
1 First you knit your knitting swatch, if you want to knit in a
cable stitch pattern, knit your swatch with 1 or more cables,
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.
The length and quality of the fiber in a knitting yarn determines its texture, luster, strength and hand. |
your free knitting pattern in multiple sizes 40 - 48 |
|
Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and None front bands Raglan shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Shaped Hood free men's knitpattern for hooded cardigan Size: Standard Man 101 for * size 40 USA/British 30 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 29,0 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: 109,0 Armhole: 50,0 Top Neck Opening: 17,0 Hem Width: 23,0 Front Neck Width: 9,0 Sleeve Top: 38,0 Front Neck Depth: 9,0 Hem Width: 101,0 Sleeve Bottom: 25,0 Back Neck Width: 14,0 Sleeve Length: 48,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 63,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Hood Length: 26,0 Hood Depth: 20,0 Hem Length: 7,0 BACK: 1. Cast on 113 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 9 stitches evenly across the row to 122 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,0 cms (90 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 6 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 33 times. Continue until armhole measures 23,4 cms (68 rows), with 46 stitches remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 5. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 8 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 30 stitches. knit remaining 8 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 3 stitches remain. 6. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first. 1. Cast on 57 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 62 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,0 cms (90 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at left end, as for back. Continue until armhole measures 15,9 cms (45 rows), with 35 sts remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 4. Shape neck. Wrong side of knit facing. knit 24 stitches. Cast off next 11 stitches. Next row. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge (right end) every row 8 times, until 11 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. 6. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing shapings. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 53 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 57 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 8th row 12 times, then every 9th row twice to 85 stitches (114 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 42,0 cms (122 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 6 stitches at beg of next two rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 4 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 30 times. Cast off remaining 5 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew sleeves to fronts and back, along raglan armhole seams. SHAPED HOOD: 1. Use an open (looped) cast on with 163 stitches on size 3.5 needles. 2. Folded front band. knit even for 16 rows, with lace holes for drawstring near the ends of row 4 (or row 12 for lace holes on outside of band). To complete the band, graft the cast-on stitches to the last row knitted. 3. Change to size 4.5 needles and knit 12 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following row 24 times, until 113 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 17,5 cms ( 50 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 41 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 31 stitches for 19,0 cms (56 rows). Cast off loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams using invisible seam. Sew back seam(s) of hood. Placing hood bands at center front, sew bottom of hood (including bands) to neckline. Thread a drawstring if required. 2. Finish open edges of cardigan fronts; with zipper. 3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 436,1 for body and sleeves 60,8 for ribbing and/or hems 85,0 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 581,9 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and None front bands Raglan shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Shaped Hood free men's knitpattern for hooded cardigan Size: Standard Man 106 for * size 42 USA/British 32 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 29,0 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: 114,0 Armhole: 51,0 Top Neck Opening: 18,0 Hem Width: 23,0 Front Neck Width: 9,0 Sleeve Top: 40,0 Front Neck Depth: 9,0 Hem Width: 106,0 Sleeve Bottom: 26,0 Back Neck Width: 15,0 Sleeve Length: 48,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 64,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Hood Length: 26,0 Hood Depth: 21,0 Hem Length: 7,0 BACK: 1. Cast on 119 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 8 stitches evenly across the row to 127 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,7 cms (92 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 6 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 36 times. Continue until armhole measures 23,4 cms (68 rows), with 49 stitches remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 5. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 8 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 33 stitches. knit remaining 8 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 3 stitches remain. 6. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first. 1. Cast on 60 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 64 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,7 cms (92 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at left end, as for back. Continue until armhole measures 15,9 cms (45 rows), with 36 sts remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 4. Shape neck. Wrong side of knit facing. knit 26 stitches. Cast off next 10 stitches. Next row. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge (right end) every row 10 times, until 10 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. 6. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing shapings. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 53 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 59 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 5 times, then every 8th row 10 times to 89 stitches (115 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 42,0 cms (122 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 6 stitches at beg of next two rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 36 times. Cast off remaining 5 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew sleeves to fronts and back, along raglan armhole seams. SHAPED HOOD: 1. Use an open (looped) cast on with 163 stitches on size 3.5 needles. 2. Folded front band. knit even for 16 rows, with lace holes for drawstring near the ends of row 4 (or row 12 for lace holes on outside of band). To complete the band, graft the cast-on stitches to the last row knitted. 3. Change to size 4.5 needles and knit 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following 2nd row 24 times, until 113 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 18,5 cms ( 54 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 40 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 33 stitches for 18,5 cms (54 rows). Cast off loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams using invisible seam. Sew back seam(s) of hood. Placing hood bands at center front, sew bottom of hood (including bands) to neckline. Thread a drawstring if required. 2. Finish open edges of cardigan fronts; with zipper. 3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 459,3 for body and sleeves 63,0 for ribbing and/or hems 89,7 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 612,0 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and None front bands Raglan shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Shaped Hood free men's knitpattern for hooded cardigan Size: Standard Man 111 for * size 44 USA/British 34 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 29,0 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: 119,0 Armhole: 52,0 Top Neck Opening: 19,0 Hem Width: 24,0 Front Neck Width: 10,0 Sleeve Top: 41,0 Front Neck Depth: 10,0 Hem Width: 112,0 Sleeve Bottom: 27,0 Back Neck Width: 16,0 Sleeve Length: 49,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 65,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Hood Length: 26,0 Hood Depth: 21,0 Hem Length: 7,0 BACK: 1. Cast on 125 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 8 stitches evenly across the row to 133 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 32,4 cms (94 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 37 times. Continue until armhole measures 24,1 cms (70 rows), with 51 stitches remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 5. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 8 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 35 stitches. knit remaining 8 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 3 stitches remain. 6. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first. 1. Cast on 63 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 67 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 32,4 cms (94 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at left end, as for back. Continue until armhole measures 15,9 cms (45 rows), with 38 sts remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 4. Shape neck. Wrong side of knit facing. knit 27 stitches. Cast off next 11 stitches. Next row. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge (right end) every row 10 times, until 11 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. 6. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing shapings. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 55 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 61 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row once, then every 8th row 14 times to 91 stitches (119 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 43,0 cms (126 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 7 stitches at beg of next two rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 4 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 31 times. Cast off remaining 7 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew sleeves to fronts and back, along raglan armhole seams. SHAPED HOOD: 1. Use an open (looped) cast on with 167 stitches on size 3.5 needles. 2. Folded front band. knit even for 16 rows, with lace holes for drawstring near the ends of row 4 (or row 12 for lace holes on outside of band). To complete the band, graft the cast-on stitches to the last row knitted. 3. Change to size 4.5 needles and knit 13 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following row 26 times, until 113 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 18,5 cms ( 54 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 39 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 35 stitches for 18,0 cms (52 rows). Cast off loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams using invisible seam. Sew back seam(s) of hood. Placing hood bands at center front, sew bottom of hood (including bands) to neckline. Thread a drawstring if required. 2. Finish open edges of cardigan fronts; with zipper. 3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 489,6 for body and sleeves 66,0 for ribbing and/or hems 91,1 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 646,7 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and None front bands Raglan shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Shaped Hood free men's knitpattern for hooded cardigan Size: Standard Man 116 for * size 46 USA/British 36 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 29,0 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: 54,0 Top Neck Opening: 19,0 Hem Width: 25,0 Front Neck Width: 10,0 Sleeve Top: 43,0 Front Neck Depth: 10,0 Hem Width: 118,0 Sleeve Bottom: 28,0 Back Neck Width: 16,0 Sleeve Length: 50,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 66,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Hood Length: 27,0 Hood Depth: 21,0 Hem Length: 8,0 BACK: 1. Cast on 132 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 138 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,0 cms (90 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 39 times. Continue until armhole measures 25,5 cms (74 rows), with 52 stitches remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 5. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 9 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 34 stitches. knit remaining 9 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 2 stitches remain. 6. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first. 1. Cast on 67 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 3 stitches evenly across the row to 70 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,0 cms (90 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at left end, as for back. Continue until armhole measures 17,2 cms (49 rows), with 39 sts remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 4. Shape neck. Wrong side of knit facing. knit 27 stitches. Cast off next 12 stitches. Next row. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge (right end) every row 10 times, until 11 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. 6. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing shapings. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 57 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 64 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 7 times, then every 8th row 9 times to 96 stitches (121 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 44,0 cms (128 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 7 stitches at beg of next two rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 36 times. Cast off remaining 6 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew sleeves to fronts and back, along raglan armhole seams. SHAPED HOOD: 1. Use an open (looped) cast on with 172 stitches on size 3.5 needles. 2. Folded front band. knit even for 20 rows, with lace holes for drawstring near the ends of row 5 (or row 15 for lace holes on outside of band). To complete the band, graft the cast-on stitches to the last row knitted. 3. Change to size 4.5 needles and knit 12 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following row 26 times, until 118 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 17,8 cms ( 52 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 42 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 34 stitches for 19,3 cms (56 rows). Cast off loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams using invisible seam. Sew back seam(s) of hood. Placing hood bands at center front, sew bottom of hood (including bands) to neckline. Thread a drawstring if required. 2. Finish open edges of cardigan fronts; with zipper. 3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 512,8 for body and sleeves 77,6 for ribbing and/or hems 96,7 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 687,1 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and None front bands Raglan shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Shaped Hood free men's knitpattern for hooded cardigan Size: Standard Man 121 for * size 48 USA/British 38 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 29,0 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: 55,0 Top Neck Opening: 19,0 Hem Width: 26,0 Front Neck Width: 10,0 Sleeve Top: 44,0 Front Neck Depth: 10,0 Hem Width: 123,0 Sleeve Bottom: 29,0 Back Neck Width: 16,0 Sleeve Length: 50,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 68,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Hood Length: 27,0 Hood Depth: 21,0 Hem Length: 8,0 BACK: 1. Cast on 137 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 144 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 32,4 cms (94 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 36 times, then dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every row 6 times. Continue until armhole measures 25,5 cms (74 rows), with 58 stitches remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 5. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 12 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 34 stitches. knit remaining 12 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 2 stitches remain. 6. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first. 1. Cast on 69 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 73 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 32,4 cms (94 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at left end, as for back. Continue until armhole measures 17,2 cms (49 rows), with 42 sts remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 4. Shape neck. Wrong side of knit facing. knit 30 stitches. Cast off next 12 stitches. Next row. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge (right end) every row 10 times, until 14 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. 6. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing shapings. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 59 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 66 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 7 times, then every 8th row 9 times to 98 stitches (121 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 44,0 cms (128 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 7 stitches at beg of next two rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 39 times. Cast off remaining 6 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew sleeves to fronts and back, along raglan armhole seams. SHAPED HOOD: 1. Use an open (looped) cast on with 172 stitches on size 3.5 needles. 2. Folded front band. knit even for 20 rows, with lace holes for drawstring near the ends of row 5 (or row 15 for lace holes on outside of band). To complete the band, graft the cast-on stitches to the last row knitted. 3. Change to size 4.5 needles and knit 12 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following row 26 times, until 118 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 17,8 cms ( 52 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 42 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 34 stitches for 19,3 cms (56 rows). Cast off loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams using invisible seam. Sew back seam(s) of hood. Placing hood bands at center front, sew bottom of hood (including bands) to neckline. Thread a drawstring if required. 2. Finish open edges of cardigan fronts; with zipper. 3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 539,2 for body and sleeves 80,5 for ribbing and/or hems 96,7 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 716,4 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN |
and a range of colors, check my
Norwegian pattern pages.
