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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 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, 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): 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: (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 124 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,8 ins. Increase 7 stitches evenly across the row to 131 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 12,5 ins (100 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 10 rows until 107 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 9,0 ins (72 rows), with 107 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 35 stitches. Slip the next 37 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 3 times, until 32 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 9,0 ins (row 72), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 10 stitches at armhole edge, then cast off 11 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 5,8 ins (46 rows), with 107 sts remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 43 stitches. Slip the next 21 stitches to a holder. Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and knit remaining 43 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 11 times, until 32 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 9,0 ins (72 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 55 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,3 ins. Increase 6 stitches evenly across the row to 61 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 8th row 11 times, then every 9th row 4 times to 91 stitches (124 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 16,5 ins (132 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 7 stitches at beg of next two rows (77 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 12 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 27 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SHIRT COLLAR: --- by hand on size 3 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 124 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, 29 stitches from right front neck edge, 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 37 stitches from back neck holder, 4 stitches from left back neck edge, , 29 stitches from left front neck edge and 10 stitches from left front neck holder. Total 124 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 3 needles then switch to size 4 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. ): 16,4 for body and sleeves 2,1 for ribbing and/or hems 0,9 for collar/hood 19,4 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): 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: (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 130 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,8 ins. Increase 7 stitches evenly across the row to 137 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 13,0 ins (104 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 12 rows until 111 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 9,3 ins (74 rows), with 111 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 37 stitches. Slip the next 37 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 4 times, until 33 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 9,3 ins (row 74), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 11 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 5,8 ins (46 rows), with 111 sts remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 44 stitches. Slip the next 23 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 11 times, until 33 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 9,3 ins (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 2,3 ins. Increase 6 stitches evenly across the row to 63 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row once, then every 8th row 15 times to 95 stitches (127 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 16,7 ins (134 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 7 stitches at beg of next two rows (81 stitches rem). knit 54 rows, while dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row. Cast off remaining 27 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SHIRT COLLAR: --- by hand on size 3 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 128 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 11 stitches from right front neck holder, 29 stitches from right front neck edge, 5 stitches from right back neck edge, 37 stitches from back neck holder, 5 stitches from left back neck edge, , 29 stitches from left front neck edge and 11 stitches from left front neck holder. Total 128 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 3 needles then switch to size 4 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. ): 17,6 for body and sleeves 2,2 for ribbing and/or hems 0,9 for collar/hood 20,7 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): 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: (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 137 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,8 ins. Increase 7 stitches evenly across the row to 144 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 12,8 ins (102 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 114 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 9,8 ins (78 rows), with 114 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 37 stitches. Slip the next 40 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. At the same time, when armhole measures 9,8 ins (row 78), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 11 stitches at armhole edge twice, then cast off 12 stitches at armhole edge. 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 6,3 ins (50 rows), with 114 sts remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 46 stitches. Slip the next 22 stitches to a holder. Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and knit remaining 46 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 12 times, until 34 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 9,8 ins (78 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 59 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,3 ins. Increase 7 stitches evenly across the row to 66 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 8th row 16 times to 98 stitches (128 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 17,0 ins (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. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SHIRT COLLAR: --- by hand on size 3 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 132 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 11 stitches from right front neck holder, 31 stitches from right front neck edge, 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 40 stitches from back neck holder, 4 stitches from left back neck edge, , 31 stitches from left front neck edge and 11 stitches from left front neck holder. Total 132 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 3 needles then switch to size 4 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. ): 18,5 for body and sleeves 2,3 for ribbing and/or hems 1,0 for collar/hood 21,8 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 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): 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: (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 144 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 3,0 ins. Increase 6 stitches evenly across the row to 150 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 12,8 ins (102 rows), excluding 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 118 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 10,0 ins (80 rows), with 118 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 39 stitches. Slip the next 40 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 4 times, until 35 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 10,0 ins (row 80), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 11 stitches at armhole edge, then cast off 12 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 6,3 ins (50 rows), with 118 sts remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 47 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 47 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 12 times, until 35 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 10,0 ins (80 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 61 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,5 ins. Increase 6 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 7th row 7 times, then every 8th row 10 times to 101 stitches (129 rows total, excl. hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 17,0 ins (136 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 8 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. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SHIRT COLLAR: --- by hand on size 3 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 136 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 12 stitches from right front neck holder, 31 stitches from right front neck edge, 5 stitches from right back neck edge, 40 stitches from back neck holder, 5 stitches from left back neck edge, , 31 stitches from left front neck edge and 12 stitches from left front neck holder. Total 136 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 3 needles then switch to size 4 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 2,6 for ribbing and/or hems 1,0 for collar/hood 22,9 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 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): 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: (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 150 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 3,0 ins. Increase 6 stitches evenly across the row to 156 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 13,0 ins (104 rows), excluding 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 120 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 10,3 ins (82 rows), with 120 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 39 stitches. Slip the next 42 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 4 times, until 35 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 10,3 ins (row 82), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 11 stitches at armhole edge, then cast off 12 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 (52 rows), with 120 sts remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 48 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 48 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 13 times, until 35 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 10,3 ins (82 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 63 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,5 ins. Increase 7 stitches evenly across the row to 70 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 11 times, then every 8th row 7 times to 106 stitches (133 rows total, excl. hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 17,3 ins (140 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 8 stitches at beg of next two rows (90 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every row once, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 28 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. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SHIRT COLLAR: --- by hand on size 3 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 142 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 12 stitches from right front neck holder, 32 stitches from right front neck edge, 6 stitches from right back neck edge, 42 stitches from back neck holder, 6 stitches from left back neck edge, , 32 stitches from left front neck edge and 12 stitches from left front neck holder. Total 142 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 3 needles then switch to size 4 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. ): 20,4 for body and sleeves 2,7 for ribbing and/or hems 1,1 for collar/hood 24,2 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN |
