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Free men's knitting pattern for a set-in shoulder, shirt 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 20 x 26
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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 Set-in Classic shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Shirt 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): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 43,0 Armhole: 18,0 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 Back Width: 17,7 Sleeve Length: 18,8 Back Neck Depth: 0,6 Body Length: 25,0 Hem Length: 2,3 Collar Length: 3,3 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 103 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,8 ins. Increase 7 stitches evenly across the row to 110 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 12,3 ins (80 rows), excluding 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 8 rows until 90 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 9,2 ins (60 rows), with 90 stitches remaining. 4. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 9 stitches at beginning of next 6 rows. AT THE SAME TIME, when armhole measures 9,5 ins (62 rows), start neck shaping. 5. Shape neck. Slip the center 30 stitches to a holder. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 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 6,2 ins (40 rows), with 90 sts remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 36 stitches. Slip the next 18 stitches to a holder. Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and knit remaining 36 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 9 times, until 27 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 9,2 ins (60 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 46 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,3 ins. Increase 5 stitches evenly across the row to 51 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 3 times, then every 8th row 10 times to 77 stitches (101 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 16,5 ins (108 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 6 stitches at beg of next two rows (65 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 9 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 4 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 8 times. Cast off remaining 23 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SHIRT COLLAR: --- by hand on size 4 circular needle. --- The Shirt Collar instructions below are for a small standup section which will hug the neck, then the collar will fold over and spread flat against the top of the sweater. If you would like a fuller collar, increase the number of sts 10-20% when you change to the looser gauge. For a flatter collar, increase the number of stitches immediately after pick-up. --- knit shirt collar in stitch pattern of choice; it should be reversible and also loose enough to lay flat on the shoulders. Some suggestions are: K1P1 ribbing, seed/moss st, garter st. --- The instructions below are for knitting on a circular needle or dps. If you prefer to knit on straight ndls, knit the collar separately (by casting on 104 stitches and following steps 2-3 below) then sew the collar into the neckline. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 9 stitches from right front neck holder, 24 stitches from right front neck edge, 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 30 stitches from back neck holder, 4 stitches from left back neck edge, , 24 stitches from left front neck edge and 9 stitches from left front neck holder. Total 104 stitches. 2. knit 3,3 ins in pattern stitch of choice, knitting back and forth in rows, keeping the centre front opening. knit first 0,6 ins using size 4 needles then switch to size 5 needles or larger to knit remainder of collar at a looser gauge. 3. Cast off very loosely. 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 0,9 for collar/hood 19,9 Ounces 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 Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Shirt 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): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 45,1 Armhole: 18,5 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 Back Width: 18,2 Sleeve Length: 19,0 Back Neck Depth: 0,6 Body Length: 25,6 Hem Length: 2,3 Collar Length: 3,3 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 108 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,8 ins. Increase 7 stitches evenly across the row to 115 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 12,6 ins (82 rows), excluding 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 10 rows until 93 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 9,5 ins (62 rows), with 93 stitches remaining. 4. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 9 stitches at beginning of next 4 rows. Cast off 10 stitches at beginning of following 2 rows. AT THE SAME TIME, when armhole measures 9,8 ins (64 rows), start neck shaping. 5. Shape neck. Slip the center 31 stitches to a holder. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 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 6,2 ins (40 rows), with 93 sts remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 37 stitches. Slip the next 19 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 9 times, until 28 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 9,5 ins (62 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 48 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,3 ins. Increase 5 stitches evenly across the row to 53 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row once, then every 8th row 12 times to 79 stitches (103 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 16,7 ins (110 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 6 stitches at beg of next two rows (67 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 9 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 4 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 9 times. Cast off remaining 23 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SHIRT COLLAR: --- by hand on size 4 circular needle. --- The Shirt Collar instructions below are for a small standup section which will hug the neck, then the collar will fold over and spread flat against the top of the sweater. If you would like a fuller collar, increase the number of sts 10-20% when you change to the looser gauge. For a flatter collar, increase the number of stitches immediately after pick-up. --- knit shirt collar in stitch pattern of choice; it should be reversible and also loose enough to lay flat on the shoulders. Some suggestions are: K1P1 ribbing, seed/moss st, garter st. --- The instructions below are for knitting on a circular needle or dps. If you prefer to knit on straight ndls, knit the collar separately (by casting on 106 stitches and following steps 2-3 below) then sew the collar into the neckline. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 9 stitches from right front neck holder, 24 stitches from right front neck edge, 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 31 stitches from back neck holder, 4 stitches from left back neck edge, , 24 stitches from left front neck edge and 9 stitches from left front neck holder. Total 106 stitches. 2. knit 3,3 ins in pattern stitch of choice, knitting back and forth in rows, keeping the centre front opening. knit first 0,6 ins using size 4 needles then switch to size 5 needles or larger to knit remainder of collar at a looser gauge. 3. Cast off very loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 17,9 for body and sleeves 2,3 for ribbing and/or hems 0,9 for collar/hood 21,1 Ounces 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 Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Shirt 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): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 47,2 Armhole: 19,1 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 Back Width: 18,8 Sleeve Length: 19,3 Back Neck Depth: 0,6 Body Length: 25,9 Hem Length: 2,3 Collar Length: 3,3 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 114 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,8 ins. Increase 6 stitches evenly across the row to 120 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 12,6 ins (82 rows), excluding 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 12 rows until 96 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 9,8 ins (64 rows), with 96 stitches remaining. 4. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 9 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Cast off 10 stitches at beginning of following 4 rows. AT THE SAME TIME, when armhole measures 10,2 ins (66 rows), start neck shaping. 5. Shape neck. Slip the center 32 stitches to a holder. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 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 6,5 ins (42 rows), with 96 sts remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 38 stitches. Slip the next 20 stitches to a holder. Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and knit remaining 38 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 9 times, until 29 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 9,8 ins (64 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 50 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,3 ins. Increase 5 stitches evenly across the row to 55 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 7 times, then every 8th row 7 times to 83 stitches (105 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 17,0 ins (112 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 6 stitches at beg of next two rows (71 stitches rem). knit 48 rows, while dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row. Cast off remaining 23 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SHIRT COLLAR: --- by hand on size 4 circular needle. --- The Shirt Collar instructions below are for a small standup section which will hug the neck, then the collar will fold over and spread flat against the top of the sweater. If you would like a fuller collar, increase the number of sts 10-20% when you change to the looser gauge. For a flatter collar, increase the number of stitches immediately after pick-up. --- knit shirt collar in stitch pattern of choice; it should be reversible and also loose enough to lay flat on the shoulders. Some suggestions are: K1P1 ribbing, seed/moss st, garter st. --- The instructions below are for knitting on a circular needle or dps. If you prefer to knit on straight ndls, knit the collar separately (by casting on 108 stitches and following steps 2-3 below) then sew the collar into the neckline. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 10 stitches from right front neck holder, 24 stitches from right front neck edge, 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 32 stitches from back neck holder, 4 stitches from left back neck edge, , 24 stitches from left front neck edge and 10 stitches from left front neck holder. Total 108 stitches. 2. knit 3,3 ins in pattern stitch of choice, knitting back and forth in rows, keeping the centre front opening. knit first 0,6 ins using size 4 needles then switch to size 5 needles or larger to knit remainder of collar at a looser gauge. 3. Cast off very loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 18,8 for body and sleeves 2,4 for ribbing and/or hems 0,9 for collar/hood 22,1 Ounces 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 Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Shirt 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): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 49,2 Armhole: 19,6 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 Back Width: 19,3 Sleeve Length: 19,5 Back Neck Depth: 0,6 Body Length: 26,3 Hem Length: 2,5 Collar Length: 3,6 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 120 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 3,0 ins. Increase 5 stitches evenly across the row to 125 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 12,6 ins (82 rows), excluding 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 97 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 9,8 ins (64 rows), with 97 stitches remaining. 4. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 9 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Cast off 10 stitches at beginning of following 4 rows. AT THE SAME TIME, when armhole measures 10,2 ins (66 rows), start neck shaping. 5. Shape neck. Slip the center 33 stitches to a holder. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 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 6,5 ins (42 rows), with 97 sts remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 39 stitches. Slip the next 19 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 10 times, until 29 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 9,8 ins (64 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 51 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,5 ins. Increase 5 stitches evenly across the row to 56 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 15 times to 86 stitches (105 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 17,0 ins (112 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 6 stitches at beg of next two rows (74 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every row twice, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 21 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every row twice. Cast off remaining 24 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SHIRT COLLAR: --- by hand on size 4 circular needle. --- The Shirt Collar instructions below are for a small standup section which will hug the neck, then the collar will fold over and spread flat against the top of the sweater. If you would like a fuller collar, increase the number of sts 10-20% when you change to the looser gauge. For a flatter collar, increase the number of stitches immediately after pick-up. --- knit shirt collar in stitch pattern of choice; it should be reversible and also loose enough to lay flat on the shoulders. Some suggestions are: K1P1 ribbing, seed/moss st, garter st. --- The instructions below are for knitting on a circular needle or dps. If you prefer to knit on straight ndls, knit the collar separately (by casting on 112 stitches and following steps 2-3 below) then sew the collar into the neckline. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 9 stitches from right front neck holder, 26 stitches from right front neck edge, 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 33 stitches from back neck holder, 4 stitches from left back neck edge, , 26 stitches from left front neck edge and 9 stitches from left front neck holder. Total 112 stitches. 2. knit 3,6 ins in pattern stitch of choice, knitting back and forth in rows, keeping the centre front opening. knit first 0,6 ins using size 4 needles then switch to size 5 needles or larger to knit remainder of collar at a looser gauge. 3. Cast off very loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 19,3 for body and sleeves 2,5 for ribbing and/or hems 1,0 for collar/hood 22,8 Ounces 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 Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Shirt 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): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 51,3 Armhole: 20,2 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 Back Width: 19,8 Sleeve Length: 19,8 Back Neck Depth: 0,7 Body Length: 26,9 Hem Length: 2,5 Collar Length: 3,6 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 126 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 3,0 ins. Increase 4 stitches evenly across the row to 130 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 12,9 ins (84 rows), excluding 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 16 rows until 100 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 10,2 ins (66 rows), with 100 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 33 stitches. Slip the next 34 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 4 times, until 29 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 10,2 ins (row 66), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 9 stitches at armhole edge, then cast off 10 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 6,5 ins (42 rows), with 100 sts remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 40 stitches. Slip the next 20 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 11 times, until 29 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 10,2 ins (66 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 53 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,5 ins. Increase 6 stitches evenly across the row to 59 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 5 times, then every 8th row 9 times to 87 stitches (107 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 17,3 ins (114 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 7 stitches at beg of next two rows (73 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 11 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 11 times. Cast off remaining 25 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SHIRT COLLAR: --- by hand on size 4 circular needle. --- The Shirt Collar instructions below are for a small standup section which will hug the neck, then the collar will fold over and spread flat against the top of the sweater. If you would like a fuller collar, increase the number of sts 10-20% when you change to the looser gauge. For a flatter collar, increase the number of stitches immediately after pick-up. --- knit shirt collar in stitch pattern of choice; it should be reversible and also loose enough to lay flat on the shoulders. Some suggestions are: K1P1 ribbing, seed/moss st, garter st. --- The instructions below are for knitting on a circular needle or dps. If you prefer to knit on straight ndls, knit the collar separately (by casting on 118 stitches and following steps 2-3 below) then sew the collar into the neckline. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 10 stitches from right front neck holder, 27 stitches from right front neck edge, 5 stitches from right back neck edge, 34 stitches from back neck holder, 5 stitches from left back neck edge, , 27 stitches from left front neck edge and 10 stitches from left front neck holder. Total 118 stitches. 2. knit 3,6 ins in pattern stitch of choice, knitting back and forth in rows, keeping the centre front opening. knit first 0,6 ins using size 4 needles then switch to size 5 needles or larger to knit remainder of collar at a looser gauge. 3. Cast off very loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 20,5 for body and sleeves 2,7 for ribbing and/or hems 1,1 for collar/hood 24,3 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN |
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