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Free men's knitting pattern for a set-in shoulder, shawl collar sweater( no patterns or images ? go back to the main page for a free pattern from www.jessica-tromp.nl ) |
men's knitting patterns gauge 24 x 32
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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  and a range of colors, check my
Norwegian pattern pages. |
Tips for my basic knitting patterns |
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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. |
| Basic knitting patterns for men's sweaters, in 4 sizes; 40 - 46 measurements IN CMS AND GRAMS !! |
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Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Set-in Classic shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Square front neck and Shallow back neck with Shawl collar Designed : 17-12-2009 Knitting Pattern name: men's sweater 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 needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 109,0 Armhole: 46,0 Top Neck Opening: 23,0 Hem Width: 23,0 Front Neck Width: 23,0 Sleeve Top: 38,0 Front Neck Depth: 18,0 Hem Width: 102,0 Sleeve Bottom: 25,0 Back Neck Width: 20,0 Back Width: 45,0 Sleeve Length: 48,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 63,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 14,0 Hem Length: 7,0 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 124 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 9 stitches evenly across the row to 133 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 30,6 cms (98 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 10 rows until 109 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 23,1 cms (74 rows), with 109 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 31 stitches. Slip the next 47 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 31 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 27 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 23,1 cms (row 74), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 6 stitches at armhole edge, then cast off 7 stitches at armhole edge 3 times. FRONT: 1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back. 3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at both ends, as for back. Continue until armhole measures 7,5 cms (24 rows), with 109 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 27 stitches. Cast off next 55 stitches. knit remaining 27 stitches. 5. knit even until armhole measures 23,1 cms (74 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 57 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 62 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 8th row 7 times, then every 9th row 8 times to 92 stitches (128 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 42,0 cms (136 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 7 stitches at beg of next two rows (78 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 10 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 6 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 9 times. Cast off remaining 28 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 4 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 43 stitches from right front neck edge, 6 stitches from right back neck edge, 47 stitches from back neck holder, 6 stitches from left back neck edge, , 43 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 145 sts. Decrease from 145 to 124 by: P 12 P2tog *(P 4 P2tog)* 20 times P 11 MOSS ST PATTERN. (Even number of stitches). Row 1: *K1 P1*, repeat to end. Row 2: *P1 K1*, repeat to end. Repeat these two rows. 2. knit even until back of collar measures 14,0 cms (46 rows). Cast off loosely in pattern. 3. Finishing. Overlap the collar ends and sew to the bottom of the front neck opening. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: Amount needed: 466,5 for body and sleeves 61,2 for ribbing and/or hems 39,0 for collar/hood 566,7 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Set-in Classic shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Square front neck and Shallow back neck with Shawl collar Designed : 17-12-2009 Knitting Pattern name: men's sweater 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 needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 114,0 Armhole: 47,0 Top Neck Opening: 23,0 Hem Width: 23,0 Front Neck Width: 23,0 Sleeve Top: 40,0 Front Neck Depth: 19,0 Hem Width: 108,0 Sleeve Bottom: 26,0 Back Neck Width: 20,0 Back Width: 46,0 Sleeve Length: 48,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 65,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 14,0 Hem Length: 7,0 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 132 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 139 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,9 cms (102 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 14 rows until 111 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 23,8 cms (76 rows), with 111 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 32 stitches. Slip the next 47 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 32 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 28 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 23,8 cms (row 76), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at armhole edge 4 times. FRONT: 1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back. 3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at both ends, as for back. Continue until armhole measures 6,9 cms (22 rows), with 111 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 28 stitches. Cast off next 55 stitches. knit remaining 28 stitches. 5. knit even until armhole measures 23,8 cms (76 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 57 stitches on size 3 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 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 7 times, then every 8th row 10 times to 98 stitches (129 rows total, excl. hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 42,0 cms (136 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 7 stitches at beg of next two rows (84 stitches rem). knit 56 rows, while dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row. Cast off remaining 28 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 4 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 45 stitches from right front neck edge, 6 stitches from right back neck edge, 47 stitches from back neck holder, 6 stitches from left back neck edge, , 45 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 149 sts. Decrease from 149 to 128 by: P 4 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 20 times P 3 MOSS ST PATTERN. (Even number of stitches). Row 1: *K1 P1*, repeat to end. Row 2: *P1 K1*, repeat to end. Repeat these two rows. 2. knit even until back of collar measures 14,0 cms (46 rows). Cast off loosely in pattern. 3. Finishing. Overlap the collar ends and sew to the bottom of the front neck opening. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: Amount needed: 495,8 for body and sleeves 64,1 for ribbing and/or hems 40,2 for collar/hood 600,1 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Set-in Classic shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Square front neck and Shallow back neck with Shawl collar Designed : 17-12-2009 Knitting Pattern name: men's sweater 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 needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 119,0 Armhole: 48,0 Top Neck Opening: 24,0 Hem Width: 24,0 Front Neck Width: 24,0 Sleeve Top: 41,0 Front Neck Depth: 19,0 Hem Width: 114,0 Sleeve Bottom: 27,0 Back Neck Width: 20,0 Back Width: 48,0 Sleeve Length: 49,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 66,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 14,0 Hem Length: 7,0 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 139 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 145 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 32,5 cms (104 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 14 rows until 117 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 24,4 cms (78 rows), with 117 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 35 stitches. Slip the next 47 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 35 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 5 times, until 30 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 24,4 cms (row 78), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at armhole edge twice, then cast off 8 stitches at armhole edge twice. FRONT: 1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back. 3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at both ends, as for back. Continue until armhole measures 7,5 cms (24 rows), with 117 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 30 stitches. Cast off next 57 stitches. knit remaining 30 stitches. 5. knit even until armhole measures 24,4 cms (78 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 60 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 67 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 8th row 14 times, then every 9th row twice to 99 stitches (130 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 43,0 cms (138 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 7 stitches at beg of next two rows (85 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 13 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 13 times. Cast off remaining 29 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 4 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 45 stitches from right front neck edge, 6 stitches from right back neck edge, 47 stitches from back neck holder, 6 stitches from left back neck edge, , 45 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 149 sts. Decrease from 149 to 128 by: P 4 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 20 times P 3 MOSS ST PATTERN. (Even number of stitches). Row 1: *K1 P1*, repeat to end. Row 2: *P1 K1*, repeat to end. Repeat these two rows. 2. knit even until back of collar measures 14,0 cms (46 rows). Cast off loosely in pattern. 3. Finishing. Overlap the collar ends and sew to the bottom of the front neck opening. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: Amount needed: 525,8 for body and sleeves 67,5 for ribbing and/or hems 40,2 for collar/hood 633,5 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Set-in Classic shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Square front neck and Shallow back neck with Shawl collar Designed : 17-12-2009 Knitting Pattern name: men's sweater 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 needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 124,0 Armhole: 50,0 Top Neck Opening: 25,0 Hem Width: 25,0 Front Neck Width: 25,0 Sleeve Top: 43,0 Front Neck Depth: 20,0 Hem Width: 120,0 Sleeve Bottom: 28,0 Back Neck Width: 21,0 Back Width: 49,0 Sleeve Length: 50,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 67,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 15,0 Hem Length: 8,0 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 146 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 151 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,9 cms (102 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 16 rows until 119 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 25,0 cms (80 rows), with 119 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 35 stitches. Slip the next 49 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 35 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 5 times, until 30 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 25,0 cms (row 80), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at armhole edge twice, then cast off 8 stitches at armhole edge twice. FRONT: 1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back. 3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at both ends, as for back. Continue until armhole measures 7,5 cms (24 rows), with 119 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 30 stitches. Cast off next 59 stitches. knit remaining 30 stitches. 5. knit even until armhole measures 25,0 cms (80 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 62 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 69 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 9 times, then every 8th row 9 times to 105 stitches (135 rows total, excl. hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 44,0 cms (142 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 8 stitches at beg of next two rows (89 stitches rem). knit 60 rows, while dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row. Cast off remaining 29 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 4 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 48 stitches from right front neck edge, 6 stitches from right back neck edge, 49 stitches from back neck holder, 6 stitches from left back neck edge, , 48 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 157 sts. Decrease from 157 to 136 by: P 8 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 20 times P 7 MOSS ST PATTERN. (Even number of stitches). Row 1: *K1 P1*, repeat to end. Row 2: *P1 K1*, repeat to end. Repeat these two rows. 2. knit even until back of collar measures 15,0 cms (48 rows). Cast off loosely in pattern. 3. Finishing. Overlap the collar ends and sew to the bottom of the front neck opening. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: Amount needed: 550,7 for body and sleeves 78,5 for ribbing and/or hems 44,6 for collar/hood 673,8 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Set-in Classic shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Square front neck and Shallow back neck with Shawl collar Designed : 17-12-2009 Knitting Pattern name: men's sweater 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 needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 129,0 Armhole: 51,0 Top Neck Opening: 25,0 Hem Width: 26,0 Front Neck Width: 25,0 Sleeve Top: 44,0 Front Neck Depth: 20,0 Hem Width: 125,0 Sleeve Bottom: 29,0 Back Neck Width: 21,0 Back Width: 50,0 Sleeve Length: 50,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 68,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 15,0 Hem Length: 8,0 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 152 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 157 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,9 cms (102 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 20 rows until 121 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 25,6 cms (82 rows), with 121 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 36 stitches. Slip the next 49 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 36 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 5 times, until 31 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 25,6 cms (row 82), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at armhole edge, then cast off 8 stitches at armhole edge 3 times. FRONT: 1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back. 3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at both ends, as for back. Continue until armhole measures 8,1 cms (26 rows), with 121 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 31 stitches. Cast off next 59 stitches. knit remaining 31 stitches. 5. knit even until armhole measures 25,6 cms (82 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 64 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 8 stitches evenly across the row to 72 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 9 times, then every 8th row 9 times to 108 stitches (135 rows total, excl. hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 44,0 cms (142 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 8 stitches at beg of next two rows (92 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every row once, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 29 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every row once. Cast off remaining 30 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 4 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 48 stitches from right front neck edge, 6 stitches from right back neck edge, 49 stitches from back neck holder, 6 stitches from left back neck edge, , 48 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 157 sts. Decrease from 157 to 136 by: P 8 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 20 times P 7 MOSS ST PATTERN. (Even number of stitches). Row 1: *K1 P1*, repeat to end. Row 2: *P1 K1*, repeat to end. Repeat these two rows. 2. knit even until back of collar measures 15,0 cms (48 rows). Cast off loosely in pattern. 3. Finishing. Overlap the collar ends and sew to the bottom of the front neck opening. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: Amount needed: 572,3 for body and sleeves 81,6 for ribbing and/or hems 44,6 for collar/hood 698,5 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ |
