Free men's knitting pattern for a crew neck sweater

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men's knitting patterns gauge 16 x 22

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

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.

Basic knitting patterns for men's sweaters, in 4 sizes; 40 - 46 measurements IN CMS AND GRAMS !!

Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Free pattern
Size: Standard Man chestsize 101 cm for * size 40 / USA -British 30
Always knit (or crochet) a tension swatch first

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).

Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 16,0 stitches by 22,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 109,0 Armhole: 50,0 Top Neck Opening: 18,0
Hem Width: 23,0 Front Neck Width: 9,0
Front Neck Depth: 10,0
Hem Width: 101,0 Sleeve Bottom: 25,0 Back Neck Width: 15,0
Sleeve Length: 48,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 63,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 3,0
Hem Length: 7,0

BACK:
1. Cast on 83 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 89 stitches total.
2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 30,9 cms (68 rows), excl. hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 22,7 cms (50 rows),
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 33 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 33 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 30 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 25,5 cms (56 rows). Cast off 30 shoulder stitches loosely.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 15,5 cms (34 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 38 stitches. Slip the next 13 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 8 times, until 30 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 25,5 cms (56 rows). Cast off 30 shoulder stitches loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 39 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 3 stitches evenly across the row to 42 stitches total.
2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 10 times, then every 5th row 10 times to 82 stitches (90 rows total, excl. hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 42,0 cms (94 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

LEFT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. Sew front to back along left shoulder seam.

ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 4 needles.
1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 23 stitches from back neck holder, 4
sts from left back neck edge, 20 stitches from left front neck edge, 13 stitches from front neck holder and 20 stitches from right
front neck edge. Total 84 stitches.
2. knit 3,0 cms (8 rows) in K1P1 ribbing.
3. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING: Sew sleeve top to armhole, sew any remaining seams. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
470,3 for body and sleeves
64,9 for ribbing and/or hems
9,5 for collar/hood
544,7 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Free pattern
Size: Standard Man chestsize 106 cm for * size 42 / USA -British 32
Always knit (or crochet) a tension swatch first

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).

Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 16,0 stitches by 22,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 114,0 Armhole: 51,0 Top Neck Opening: 19,0
Hem Width: 23,0 Front Neck Width: 10,0
Front Neck Depth: 10,0
Hem Width: 106,0 Sleeve Bottom: 26,0 Back Neck Width: 16,0
Sleeve Length: 48,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 64,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 3,0
Hem Length: 7,0

BACK:
1. Cast on 87 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 93 stitches total.
2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 30,9 cms (68 rows), excl. hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 23,6 cms (52 rows),
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 34 stitches. Slip the next 25 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 34 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 32 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 26,4 cms (58 rows). Cast off 32 shoulder stitches loosely.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 16,4 cms (36 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 39 stitches. Slip the next 15 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 7 times, until 32 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 26,4 cms (58 rows). Cast off 32 shoulder stitches loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 39 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 44 stitches total.
2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 10 times, then every 5th row 10 times to 84 stitches (90 rows total, excl. hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 42,0 cms (94 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

LEFT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. Sew front to back along left shoulder seam.

ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 4 needles.
1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 25 stitches from back neck holder, 4
sts from left back neck edge, 19 stitches from left front neck edge, 15 stitches from front neck holder and 19 stitches from right
front neck edge. Total 86 stitches.
2. knit 3,0 cms (8 rows) in K1P1 ribbing.
3. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING: Sew sleeve top to armhole, sew any remaining seams. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
494,6 for body and sleeves
67,2 for ribbing and/or hems
9,8 for collar/hood
571,6 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Free pattern
Size: Standard Man chestsize 111 cm for * size 44 / USA -British 34
Always knit (or crochet) a tension swatch first

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).

Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 16,0 stitches by 22,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 119,0 Armhole: 52,0 Top Neck Opening: 20,0
Hem Width: 24,0 Front Neck Width: 10,0
Front Neck Depth: 11,0
Hem Width: 112,0 Sleeve Bottom: 27,0 Back Neck Width: 17,0
Sleeve Length: 49,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 65,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 3,0
Hem Length: 7,0

BACK:
1. Cast on 92 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 97 stitches total.
2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,8 cms (70 rows), excl. hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 23,6 cms (52 rows),
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 35 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 35 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 33 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 26,4 cms (58 rows). Cast off 33 shoulder stitches loosely.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 14,5 cms (32 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 41 stitches. Slip the next 15 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 41 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 8 times, until 33 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 26,4 cms (58 rows). Cast off 33 shoulder stitches loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 40 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 45 stitches total.
2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 8 times, then every 5th row 12 times to 85 stitches (92 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 43,0 cms (96 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

LEFT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. Sew front to back along left shoulder seam.

ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 4 needles.
1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 27 stitches from back neck holder, 4
sts from left back neck edge, 21 stitches from left front neck edge, 15 stitches from front neck holder and 21 stitches from right
front neck edge. Total 92 stitches.
2. knit 3,0 cms (8 rows) in K1P1 ribbing.
3. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING: Sew sleeve top to armhole, sew any remaining seams. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
519,0 for body and sleeves
70,5 for ribbing and/or hems
10,5 for collar/hood
600,0 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Free pattern
Size: Standard Man chestsize 116 cm for * size 46 / USA -British 36
Always knit (or crochet) a tension swatch first

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).

Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 16,0 stitches by 22,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 124,0 Armhole: 54,0 Top Neck Opening: 20,0
Hem Width: 25,0 Front Neck Width: 10,0
Front Neck Depth: 11,0
Hem Width: 118,0 Sleeve Bottom: 28,0 Back Neck Width: 17,0
Sleeve Length: 50,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 66,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 3,0
Hem Length: 8,0

BACK:
1. Cast on 96 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 101 stitches total.
2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 30,9 cms (68 rows), excl. hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 24,5 cms (54 rows),
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 37 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 37 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 35 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 27,3 cms (60 rows). Cast off 35 shoulder stitches loosely.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 15,5 cms (34 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 43 stitches. Slip the next 15 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 8 times, until 35 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 27,3 cms (60 rows). Cast off 35 shoulder stitches loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 42 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 47 stitches total.
2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 6 times, then every 5th row 14 times to 87 stitches (94 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 44,0 cms (98 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

LEFT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. Sew front to back along left shoulder seam.

ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 4 needles.
1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 27 stitches from back neck holder, 4
sts from left back neck edge, 21 stitches from left front neck edge, 15 stitches from front neck holder and 21 stitches from right
front neck edge. Total 92 stitches.
2. knit 3,0 cms (8 rows) in K1P1 ribbing.
3. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING: Sew sleeve top to armhole, sew any remaining seams. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
542,8 for body and sleeves
79,1 for ribbing and/or hems
10,5 for collar/hood
632,4 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

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