Free men's knitting pattern for Large sizes

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Combination patterns for V-neck cardigans

There are 3 types in each pattern.
Cardigans with raglan shoulders, drop shoulders and saddle shoulders.

size 52 ( measurements in cms, chestsize 132 cms )

gauge 16 x 22

Free men's knitting pattern for Large sizes

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.

your free knitting pattern in size 52

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and Horizontal Rib front bands
Raglan shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
V front neck and Shallow back neck

Designed : 4-12-2009
Knitting Pattern name: men's cardigan
Size: Standard Man 132 cms chestsize for * size 52 USA/British 42

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST
You can use any knitting stitch and knitting yarn you want, with a similar 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: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 141,0 Armhole: 58,0 Top Neck Opening: 22,0
Hem Width: 27,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0
Sleeve Top: 47,0 Front Neck Depth: 29,0
Hem Width: 136,0 Sleeve Bottom: 30,0 Back Neck Width: 19,0
Sleeve Length: 51,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 71,0 Hem Length: 6,0
Hem Length: 8,0
Front Band Width 3,0 Number of buttons: 5

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

BACK:
1. Cast on 111 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 115 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 34,5 cms (76 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 30 times, then dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every
row twice. Continue until armhole measures 26,4 cms (58 rows), with 47 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. Slip the next 29 stitches to a holder. With a second ball
of yarn, knit remaining 9 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 54 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 2 stitches evenly across the row to 56 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 34,5 cms (76 rows), excl. hem.
3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at left end, as for back. AT THE SAME TIME,
4. Shape neck. Dec 1 st at neck edge (right end) of next row, then every 4th row 15 times.
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 45 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 50 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 11 times, then every 8th row twice to 76 stitches (93 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 45,0 cms (100 rows), excluding hem.
5. Shape cap. Cast off 6 stitches at beg of next two rows (64 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 25 times. Cast off remaining 6 stitches loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Sew sleeves to fronts and back, along raglan armhole seams.

BUTTON BAND / COLLAR:
-- knitted in two pieces. ( Or knit button band and buttonhole band together in one piece on circular needles ).
1. Start with left front for girls/women, right front for boys/men. Using size 5 needles pick up and knit 164 stitches
(approximately 6 stitches for each 7 rows along cardigan front) between bottom of hem and center of back of neck.
2. knit in 1x1 ribbing for 8 rows. Cast off loosely.
3. Mark positions for 5 buttons, the first one 1,5 cms above the band bottom, the last one where the V-neck shaping
begins. The rest should be evenly spaced between these two, approximately 9,9 cms apart.

BUTTONHOLE BAND:
1. knit buttonhole band as for button band, knitting buttonholes at the marked positions.
2. Sew buttons at marked positions on the button band, being careful to align buttons with buttonholes.

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

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: Amount needed:
635,5 for body and sleeves
87,7 for ribbing and/or hems
39,1 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands)
762,3 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and Horizontal Rib front bands
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
V front neck and Shallow back neck

Designed : 4-12-2009
Knitting Pattern name: men's cardigan
Size: Standard Man 132 cms chestsize for * size 52 USA/British 42

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST
You can use any knitting stitch and knitting yarn you want, with a similar 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: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 141,0 Armhole: 58,0 Top Neck Opening: 22,0
Hem Width: 27,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0
Front Neck Depth: 29,0
Hem Width: 136,0 Sleeve Bottom: 30,0 Back Neck Width: 19,0
Sleeve Length: 51,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 71,0 Hem Length: 6,0
Hem Length: 8,0
Front Band Width 3,0 Number of buttons: 5

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

BACK:
1. Cast on 111 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 115 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 34,5 cms (76 rows), excl. hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 26,4 cms (58 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 43 stitches. Slip the next 29 stitches to a holder. With a second ball
of yarn, knit remaining 43 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 40 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 29,1 cms (64 rows). Cast off 40 shoulder stitches loosely.

FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first.
1. Cast on 54 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 2 stitches evenly across the row to 56 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 34,5 cms (76 rows), excl. hem.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at left end for armhole. AT THE SAME TIME,
4. Shape neck. Dec 1 st at neck edge (right end) of next row, then every 4th row 15 times, until 40 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 29,1 cms (64 rows). Cast off 40 shoulder stitches loosely.
6. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing shapings.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 45 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 50 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 14 times, then every 5th row 8 times to 94 stitches (96 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 45,0 cms (100 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams.

BUTTON BAND / COLLAR:
-- knitted in two pieces. ( Or knit button band and buttonhole band together in one piece on circular needles ).
1. Start with left front for girls/women, right front for boys/men. Using size 5 needles pick up and knit 164 stitches
(approximately 6 stitches for each 7 rows along cardigan front) between bottom of hem and center of back of neck.
2. knit in 1x1 ribbing for 8 rows. Cast off loosely.
3. Mark positions for 5 buttons, the first one 1,5 cms above the band bottom, the last one where the V-neck shaping
begins. The rest should be evenly spaced between these two, approximately 9,9 cms apart.

BUTTONHOLE BAND:
1. knit buttonhole band as for button band, knitting buttonholes at the marked positions.
2. Sew buttons at marked positions on the button band, being careful to align buttons with buttonholes.

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

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: Amount needed:
675,5 for body and sleeves
87,7 for ribbing and/or hems
39,1 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands)
802,3 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and Horizontal Rib front bands
Saddle shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
V front neck and Flat back neck

Designed : 4-12-2009
Knitting Pattern name: men's cardigan
Size: Standard Man 132 cms chestsize for * size 52 USA/British 42

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST
You can use any knitting stitch and knitting yarn you want, with a similar 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: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 141,0 Armhole: 54,0 Top Neck Opening: 22,0
Hem Width: 27,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0
Sleeve Top: 47,0 Front Neck Depth: 30,0
Hem Width: 136,0 Sleeve Bottom: 30,0
Back Width: 53,0 Sleeve Length: 51,0
Body Length: 71,0 Hem Length: 6,0
Shoulder Band Width: 7,6
Hem Length: 8,0
Front Band Width 3,0 Number of buttons: 5

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

BACK:
1. Cast on 111 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 115 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 33,6 cms (74 rows), excl. hem.
3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 6 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 16
rows until 87 stitches remaining.
4. knit even until armhole measures 23,6 cms (52 rows).
5. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Cast off 9 stitches at beginning of following 4 rows.
6. knit 8 rows even on remaining 35 center stitches. Total 140 rows (excluding hem) with 35 stitches remaining for back of
neck. Place stitches on holder.

FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first.
1. Cast on 54 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 2 stitches evenly across the row to 56 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 33,6 cms (74 rows), excl. hem.
3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at left end, as for back. AT THE SAME TIME,
4. Shape neck. Dec 1 st at neck edge (right end) of next row, then every 3rd row 11 times, then every 4th row 4
times, until 26 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 23,6 cms (52 rows).
6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back.
7. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing shapings.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 45 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 50 stitches total.
2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 11 times, then every 8th row twice to 76 stitches (93 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 45,0 cms (100 rows), excluding hem.
5. Shape cap. Cast off 6 stitches at beg of next two rows (64 stitches rem).
Decrease 1 st at each end of every row twice, then dec 1
st at each end of every 2nd row 17 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every row twice. 22 stitches remaining.
6. Saddle shoulder band. Cast off 5 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 12 stitches for 34
more rows. Cast off remaining 12 stitches loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Sew sleeves to fronts and back, along saddle shoulder band edges.

BUTTON BAND / COLLAR:
-- knitted in two pieces. ( Or knit button band and buttonhole band together in one piece on circular needles ).
1. Start with left front for girls/women, right front for boys/men. Using size 5 needles pick up and knit 162 stitches
(approximately 6 stitches for each 7 rows along cardigan front) between bottom of hem and center of back of neck.
2. knit in 1x1 ribbing for 8 rows. Cast off loosely.
3. Mark positions for 5 buttons, the first one 1,5 cms above the band bottom, the last one where the V-neck shaping
begins. The rest should be evenly spaced between these two, approximately 9,7 cms apart.

BUTTONHOLE BAND:
1. knit buttonhole band as for button band, knitting buttonholes at the marked positions.
2. Sew buttons at marked positions on the button band, being careful to align buttons with buttonholes.

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

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: Amount needed:
654,3 for body and sleeves
87,7 for ribbing and/or hems
38,7 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands)
780,7 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™