Free men's knitting pattern for a set-in shoulder, round 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
Set-in shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Free knitting pattern for: men's round neck sweater
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: 46,0 Top Neck Opening: 18,0
Hem Width: 23,0 Front Neck Width: 9,0
Sleeve Top: 38,0 Front Neck Depth: 10,0
Hem Width: 101,0 Sleeve Bottom: 25,0 Back Neck Width: 15,0
Back Width: 45,0 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 30,0 cms (66 rows), excl. hem.
3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 4 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 8
rows until 73 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 23,6 cms (52 rows), with 73 stitches remaining.
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 25 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 25 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 22 stitches remain.
5. At the same time, when armhole measures 23,6 cms (row 52), start shoulder shaping.
6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at armhole edge twice, then cast off 8 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 16,4 cms (36 rows), with
73 stitches remaining.
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 30 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 30 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 8 times, until 22 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 23,6 cms (52 rows).
6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back.

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 8th row 4 times, then every 9th row 6 times to 62 stitches (86 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 42,0 cms (94 rows), excluding hem.
5. Shape cap. Cast off 4 stitches at beg of next two rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 7 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 7 times. Cast off remaining 18 stitches
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. ):
465,0 for body and sleeves
64,9 for ribbing and/or hems
9,5 for collar/hood
539,4 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Set-in shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Free knitting pattern for: men's round neck sweater
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: 47,0 Top Neck Opening: 19,0
Hem Width: 23,0 Front Neck Width: 10,0
Sleeve Top: 40,0 Front Neck Depth: 10,0
Hem Width: 106,0 Sleeve Bottom: 26,0 Back Neck Width: 16,0
Back Width: 46,0 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. Armhole shaping. Cast off 5 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 8
rows until 75 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 23,6 cms (52 rows), with 75 stitches remaining.
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 25 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 25 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 23 stitches remain.
5. At the same time, when armhole measures 23,6 cms (row 52), start shoulder shaping.
6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at armhole edge, then cast off 8 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 16,4 cms (36 rows), with
75 stitches remaining.
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 30 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 30 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 7 times, until 23 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 23,6 cms (52 rows).
6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back.

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 7th row once, then every 8th row 10 times to 66 stitches (87 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 42,0 cms (94 rows), excluding hem.
5. Shape cap. Cast off 5 stitches at beg of next two rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 9 times, then dec 1 st at
each end of every 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 8 times. Cast off remaining 18 stitches
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. ):
491,1 for body and sleeves
67,2 for ribbing and/or hems
9,8 for collar/hood
568,1 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Set-in shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Free knitting pattern for: men's round neck sweater
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: 48,0 Top Neck Opening: 20,0
Hem Width: 24,0 Front Neck Width: 10,0
Sleeve Top: 41,0 Front Neck Depth: 11,0
Hem Width: 112,0 Sleeve Bottom: 27,0 Back Neck Width: 17,0
Back Width: 48,0 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 30,9 cms (68 rows), excl. hem.
3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 5 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 8
rows until 79 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 24,5 cms (54 rows), with 79 stitches remaining.
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 26 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 26 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 24 stitches remain.
5. At the same time, when armhole measures 24,5 cms (row 54), start shoulder shaping.
6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 8 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 15,5 cms (34 rows), with
79 stitches remaining.
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 32 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 32 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 8 times, until 24 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 24,5 cms (54 rows).
6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back.

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 8th row 11 times to 67 stitches (88 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 43,0 cms (96 rows), excluding hem.
5. Shape cap. Cast off 5 stitches at beg of next two rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 8 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 7 times. Cast off remaining 19 stitches
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. ):
517,6 for body and sleeves
70,5 for ribbing and/or hems
10,5 for collar/hood
598,6 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Set-in shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar

Free knitting pattern for: men's round neck sweater
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: 50,0 Top Neck Opening: 20,0
Hem Width: 25,0 Front Neck Width: 10,0
Sleeve Top: 43,0 Front Neck Depth: 11,0
Hem Width: 118,0 Sleeve Bottom: 28,0 Back Neck Width: 17,0
Back Width: 49,0 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 30,0 cms (66 rows), excl. hem.
3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 5 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 12
rows until 79 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 25,5 cms (56 rows), with 79 stitches remaining.
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 26 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 26 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 24 stitches remain.
5. At the same time, when armhole measures 25,5 cms (row 56), start shoulder shaping.
6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 8 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 16,4 cms (36 rows), with
79 stitches remaining.
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 32 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 32 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 8 times, until 24 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 25,5 cms (56 rows).
6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back.

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 7th row 5 times, then every 8th row 7 times to 71 stitches (91 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 44,0 cms (98 rows), excluding hem.
5. Shape cap. Cast off 5 stitches at beg of next two rows. knit 42 rows, while dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row.
Cast off remaining 19 stitches 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. ):
538,1 for body and sleeves
79,1 for ribbing and/or hems
10,5 for collar/hood
627,7 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

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