Free men's knitting pattern for a crew neck sweater

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men's knitting patterns    gauge 16 x 22

mens sweater drop rn

Categories of men's sweaters: turtlenecks , polo necks , crew necks , V-necks and boat necks .
Turtle necks are standout sweaters, known for protecting the neck against cold elements.
Polo neck sweaters are between polo shirts and traditional men's sweaters.
Crew neck sweaters are far and away the most popular sweaters among men.
V-neck sweaters are classic, old country standards.
Boat neck sweaters are designed to buck conservative trends.
For sweaters in classic designs classic designsand a range of colors, check my Norwegian pattern pages.

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.
Knitting yarn made from long fibers will pill less, be smoother, stronger, more lustrous and more elastic.
Your sweater or cardigan will pill less if you make the stitches tighter, so do not knit too loosely.
Knitting Yarns containing a mixture of fiber lengths are softer, fuzzier and less strong.
Tightly twisted knitting yarns display the texture of a knitted pattern to its best advantage.
Choose a knitting yarn with cotton, 50 % cotton and 50 % acryl or 50 % wool, would be a perfect choice.

Basic Knitting patterns for men, in 5 sizes; 40 - 48  
measurements IN INCHES AND OUNCES ! 

Tips for regular inch increments
17.7 = 17.75 = 17 3/4 inches. 18,8 = 18.75 = 18 3/4 inches. 9.9 = 10 inches and so on.
Knowing this will make it easy to just round up or down as they are such small increments.

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


Free knitting pattern for: mens sweater round neck
Size: standard men's size 40

KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE

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): 16,0 stitches by 22,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 6 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 5 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 43,0 Armhole: 19,5 Top Neck Opening: 7,3
Hem Width: 8,9 Front Neck Width: 3,7
Front Neck Depth: 4,0
Hem Width: 40,5 Sleeve Bottom: 9,9 Back Neck Width: 6,2
Sleeve Length: 18,8 Back Neck Depth: 0,6
Body Length: 25,0 Hem Length: 2,3 Collar Length: 1,0
Hem Length: 2,8


Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping).

BACK:
1. Cast on 83 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,8 ins. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 88 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 12,7 ins (70 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 9,1 ins (50 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 32 stitches. Slip the next 24 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 32 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 30 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 9,8 ins (54 rows). Cast off 30 shoulder stitches 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 5,8 ins (32 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 37 stitches. Slip the next 14 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 37 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 7 times, until 30 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 9,8 ins (54 rows). Cast off 30 shoulder stitches loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 38 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,3 ins. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 42 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 7 times, then every 5th row 12 times to 80 stitches (88 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 16,5 ins (92 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 5 needles.
1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 3 stitches from right back neck edge, 24 stitches from back neck holder, 3
sts from left back neck edge, 19 stitches from left front neck edge, 14 stitches from front neck holder and 19 stitches from right
front neck edge. Total 82 stitches.
2. knit 1,0 ins (8 rows) in K1P1 ribbing.
3. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
17,1 for body and sleeves
2,1 for ribbing and/or hems
0,3 for collar/hood
19,5 Ounces TOTAL

NOTES:


Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

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


Free knitting pattern for: mens sweater round neck
Size: standard men's size 42

KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE
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): 16,0 stitches by 22,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 6 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 5 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 45,1 Armhole: 20,1 Top Neck Opening: 7,5
Hem Width: 9,2 Front Neck Width: 3,8
Front Neck Depth: 4,1
Hem Width: 42,6 Sleeve Bottom: 10,2 Back Neck Width: 6,4
Sleeve Length: 19,0 Back Neck Depth: 0,6
Body Length: 25,6 Hem Length: 2,3 Collar Length: 1,0
Hem Length: 2,8


Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping).

BACK:
1. Cast on 87 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,8 ins. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 92 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 12,7 ins (70 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 9,5 ins (52 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 33 stitches. Slip the next 26 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 33 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 31 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 10,2 ins (56 rows). Cast off 31 shoulder stitches 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 5,8 ins (32 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 39 stitches. Slip the next 14 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 39 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 8 times, until 31 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 10,2 ins (56 rows). Cast off 31 shoulder stitches loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 39 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,3 ins. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 43 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 7 times, then every 5th row 12 times to 81 stitches (88 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 16,7 ins (92 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 5 needles.
1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 3 stitches from right back neck edge, 26 stitches from back neck holder, 3
sts from left back neck edge, 20 stitches from left front neck edge, 14 stitches from front neck holder and 20 stitches from right
front neck edge. Total 86 stitches.
2. knit 1,0 ins (8 rows) in K1P1 ribbing.
3. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
17,9 for body and sleeves
2,2 for ribbing and/or hems
0,4 for collar/hood
20,5 Ounces TOTAL

NOTES:


Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

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


Free knitting pattern for: mens sweater round neck
Size: standard men's size 44

KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE
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): 16,0 stitches by 22,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 6 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 5 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 47,2 Armhole: 20,6 Top Neck Opening: 7,8
Hem Width: 9,5 Front Neck Width: 3,9
Front Neck Depth: 4,2
Hem Width: 44,9 Sleeve Bottom: 10,6 Back Neck Width: 6,6
Sleeve Length: 19,3 Back Neck Depth: 0,6
Body Length: 25,9 Hem Length: 2,3 Collar Length: 1,0
Hem Length: 2,8


Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping).

BACK:
1. Cast on 92 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,8 ins. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 96 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 12,7 ins (70 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 9,8 ins (54 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 35 stitches. Slip the next 26 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 35 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 33 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 10,5 ins (58 rows). Cast off 33 shoulder stitches 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 6,2 ins (34 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 40 stitches. Slip the next 16 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 40 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 7 times, until 33 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 10,5 ins (58 rows). Cast off 33 shoulder stitches loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 40 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,3 ins. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 44 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 10 times, then every 5th row 10 times to 84 stitches (90 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 17,0 ins (94 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 5 needles.
1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 3 stitches from right back neck edge, 26 stitches from back neck holder, 3
sts from left back neck edge, 19 stitches from left front neck edge, 16 stitches from front neck holder and 19 stitches from right
front neck edge. Total 86 stitches.
2. knit 1,0 ins (8 rows) in K1P1 ribbing.
3. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
18,9 for body and sleeves
2,3 for ribbing and/or hems
0,4 for collar/hood
21,6 Ounces TOTAL

NOTES:


Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

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


Free knitting pattern for: mens sweater round neck
Size: standard men's size 46

KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE
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): 16,0 stitches by 22,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 6 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 5 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 49,2 Armhole: 21,2 Top Neck Opening: 8,0
Hem Width: 9,8 Front Neck Width: 4,0
Front Neck Depth: 4,3
Hem Width: 47,3 Sleeve Bottom: 10,9 Back Neck Width: 6,8
Sleeve Length: 19,5 Back Neck Depth: 0,6
Body Length: 26,3 Hem Length: 2,5 Collar Length: 1,3
Hem Length: 3,0


Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping).

BACK:
1. Cast on 97 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 3,0 ins. Inc 3 stitches evenly across the row to 100 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 12,7 ins (70 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 10,2 ins (56 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 37 stitches. Slip the next 26 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 37 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 34 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 10,9 ins (60 rows). Cast off 34 shoulder stitches 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 6,5 ins (36 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 42 stitches. Slip the next 16 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 42 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 8 times, until 34 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 10,9 ins (60 rows). Cast off 34 shoulder stitches loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 41 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,5 ins. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 46 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 10 times, then every 5th row 10 times to 86 stitches (90 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 17,0 ins (94 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 5 needles.
1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 3 stitches from right back neck edge, 26 stitches from back neck holder, 3
sts from left back neck edge, 21 stitches from left front neck edge, 16 stitches from front neck holder and 21 stitches from right
front neck edge. Total 90 stitches.
2. knit 1,3 ins (8 rows) in K1P1 ribbing.
3. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
19,8 for body and sleeves
2,7 for ribbing and/or hems
0,4 for collar/hood
22,9 Ounces TOTAL

NOTES:


Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

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


Free knitting pattern for: mens sweater round neck
Size: standard men's size 48

KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE
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): 16,0 stitches by 22,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 6 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 5 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 51,3 Armhole: 21,8 Top Neck Opening: 8,3
Hem Width: 10,1 Front Neck Width: 4,2
Front Neck Depth: 4,4
Hem Width: 49,4 Sleeve Bottom: 11,3 Back Neck Width: 7,1
Sleeve Length: 19,8 Back Neck Depth: 0,7
Body Length: 26,9 Hem Length: 2,5 Collar Length: 1,3
Hem Length: 3,0


Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping).

BACK:
1. Cast on 101 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 3,0 ins. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 105 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 13,1 ins (72 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 10,2 ins (56 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 39 stitches. Slip the next 27 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 39 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 36 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 10,9 ins (60 rows). Cast off 36 shoulder stitches 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 6,2 ins (34 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 44 stitches. Slip the next 17 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 44 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 8 times, until 36 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 10,9 ins (60 rows). Cast off 36 shoulder stitches loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 42 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,5 ins. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 47 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 13 times, then every 5th row 8 times to 89 stitches (92 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 17,3 ins (96 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 5 needles.
1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 3 stitches from right back neck edge, 27 stitches from back neck holder, 3
sts from left back neck edge, 21 stitches from left front neck edge, 17 stitches from front neck holder and 21 stitches from right
front neck edge. Total 92 stitches.
2. knit 1,3 ins (8 rows) in K1P1 ribbing.
3. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
21,0 for body and sleeves
2,8 for ribbing and/or hems
0,4 for collar/hood
24,2 Ounces TOTAL

NOTES:


Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

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