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Free men's knitting pattern for a raglan shoulder, turtle neck 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 16 x 22
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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, in 5 sizes; 40 - 48
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Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Raglan shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Turtleneck collar Free knitting pattern for: mens sweater 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 Sleeve Top: 15,0 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: 5,5 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. Increase 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. Armhole shaping. Cast off 4 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 3rd row 4 times, then dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 20 times. Continue until armhole measures 9,1 ins (50 rows), with 36 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 6 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 6 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 2 stitches remain. 6. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. 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 5,8 ins (32 rows), with 54 sts remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 20 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 20 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 7 times, until 9 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 38 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,3 ins. Increase 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 8th row 6 times, then every 9th row 4 times to 62 stitches (84 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 16,5 ins (92 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 4 stitches at beg of next two rows (54 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 23 times. Cast off remaining 4 stitches loosely. LEFT SHOULDER SEAM: 1. Sew left sleeve to front and back, and right sleeve to front only, along raglan armhole seams. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK TURTLENECK 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, 2 stitches from left sleeve, 19 stitches from left front neck edge, 14 stitches from front neck holder, 19 stitches from right front neck edge, and 2 stitches from right sleeve. Total 86 stitches. 2. knit 5,5 ins (34 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. 3. Cast off very loosely in ribbing. 4. Finishing. Sew remaining shoulder seam. Check that the collar will stretch to fit over the head. Sew collar seam with invisible seam. Leave the wrong side of the seam showing on the outside from the top to about 3/4 of the way down, then on the inside. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 16,1 for body and sleeves 2,1 for ribbing and/or hems 1,5 for collar/hood 19,7 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Raglan shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Turtleneck collar Free knitting pattern for: mens sweater 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 Sleeve Top: 15,6 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: 5,5 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. Increase 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. Armhole shaping. Cast off 5 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 3rd row 6 times, then dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 18 times. Continue until armhole measures 9,5 ins (52 rows), with 38 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 6 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 6 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 2 stitches remain. 6. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. 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 5,8 ins (32 rows), with 58 sts remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 22 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 22 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 8 times, until 9 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 39 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,3 ins. Increase 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 8th row 6 times, then every 9th row 4 times to 63 stitches (84 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 16,7 ins (92 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 5 stitches at beg of next two rows (53 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 6 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 18 times. Cast off remaining 5 stitches loosely. LEFT SHOULDER SEAM: 1. Sew left sleeve to front and back, and right sleeve to front only, along raglan armhole seams. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK TURTLENECK 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, 3 stitches from left sleeve, 20 stitches from left front neck edge, 14 stitches from front neck holder, 20 stitches from right front neck edge, and 3 stitches from right sleeve. Total 92 stitches. 2. knit 5,5 ins (34 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. 3. Cast off very loosely in ribbing. 4. Finishing. Sew remaining shoulder seam. Check that the collar will stretch to fit over the head. Sew collar seam with invisible seam. Leave the wrong side of the seam showing on the outside from the top to about 3/4 of the way down, then on the inside. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 16,8 for body and sleeves 2,2 for ribbing and/or hems 1,6 for collar/hood 20,6 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Raglan shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Turtleneck collar Free knitting pattern for: mens sweater 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 Sleeve Top: 16,1 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: 5,5 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. Increase 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. Armhole shaping. Cast off 5 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 3rd row 4 times, then dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 22 times. Continue until armhole measures 9,8 ins (54 rows), with 38 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 6 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 6 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 2 stitches remain. 6. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. 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 6,2 ins (34 rows), with 58 sts remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 21 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 21 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 7 times, until 10 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 40 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,3 ins. Increase 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 7th row once, then every 8th row 10 times to 66 stitches (87 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 17,0 ins (94 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 5 stitches at beg of next two rows (56 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 4 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 22 times. Cast off remaining 4 stitches loosely. LEFT SHOULDER SEAM: 1. Sew left sleeve to front and back, and right sleeve to front only, along raglan armhole seams. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK TURTLENECK 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, 2 stitches from left sleeve, 19 stitches from left front neck edge, 16 stitches from front neck holder, 19 stitches from right front neck edge, and 2 stitches from right sleeve. Total 90 stitches. 2. knit 5,5 ins (34 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. 3. Cast off very loosely in ribbing. 4. Finishing. Sew remaining shoulder seam. Check that the collar will stretch to fit over the head. Sew collar seam with invisible seam. Leave the wrong side of the seam showing on the outside from the top to about 3/4 of the way down, then on the inside. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 17,8 for body and sleeves 2,3 for ribbing and/or hems 1,6 for collar/hood 21,7 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Raglan shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Turtleneck collar Free knitting pattern for: mens sweater 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 Sleeve Top: 16,7 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: 6,0 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. Increase 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. Armhole shaping. Cast off 5 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 3rd row 4 times, then dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 23 times. Continue until armhole measures 10,2 ins (56 rows), with 40 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 7 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 7 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 2 stitches remain. 6. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. 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 6,5 ins (36 rows), with 60 sts remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 22 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 22 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 8 times, until 9 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 41 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,5 ins. Increase 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 7th row once, then every 8th row 10 times to 68 stitches (87 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 17,0 ins (94 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 5 stitches at beg of next two rows (58 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 4 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 23 times. Cast off remaining 4 stitches loosely. LEFT SHOULDER SEAM: 1. Sew left sleeve to front and back, and right sleeve to front only, along raglan armhole seams. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK TURTLENECK 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, 2 stitches from left sleeve, 21 stitches from left front neck edge, 16 stitches from front neck holder, 21 stitches from right front neck edge, and 2 stitches from right sleeve. Total 94 stitches. 2. knit 6,0 ins (38 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. 3. Cast off very loosely in ribbing. 4. Finishing. Sew remaining shoulder seam. Check that the collar will stretch to fit over the head. Sew collar seam with invisible seam. Leave the wrong side of the seam showing on the outside from the top to about 3/4 of the way down, then on the inside. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 18,7 for body and sleeves 2,7 for ribbing and/or hems 1,9 for collar/hood 23,3 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Raglan shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Turtleneck collar Free knitting pattern for: mens sweater 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 Sleeve Top: 17,3 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: 6,0 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. Increase 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. Armhole shaping. Cast off 5 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 29 times. Continue until armhole measures 10,2 ins (56 rows), with 41 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 7 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 7 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 2 stitches remain. 6. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. 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 6,2 ins (34 rows), with 63 sts remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 23 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 23 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 8 times, until 10 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 42 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,5 ins. Increase 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 7th row 7 times, then every 8th row 5 times to 71 stitches (89 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 17,3 ins (96 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 5 stitches at beg of next two rows (61 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 26 times. Cast off remaining 5 stitches loosely. LEFT SHOULDER SEAM: 1. Sew left sleeve to front and back, and right sleeve to front only, along raglan armhole seams. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK TURTLENECK 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, 3 stitches from left sleeve, 21 stitches from left front neck edge, 17 stitches from front neck holder, 21 stitches from right front neck edge, and 3 stitches from right sleeve. Total 98 stitches. 2. knit 6,0 ins (38 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. 3. Cast off very loosely in ribbing. 4. Finishing. Sew remaining shoulder seam. Check that the collar will stretch to fit over the head. Sew collar seam with invisible seam. Leave the wrong side of the seam showing on the outside from the top to about 3/4 of the way down, then on the inside. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 19,9 for body and sleeves 2,8 for ribbing and/or hems 2,0 for collar/hood 24,7 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN |
