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Free men's knitting pattern for a set-in shoulder, round neck 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's sweaters, in 4 sizes; 40 - 46 measurements IN CMS AND GRAMS !! |
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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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 3 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 2 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 123 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 10 stitches evenly across the row to 133 stitches total. 2. Change to size 3 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 30,6 cms (98 rows), excl. 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 109 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 23,1 cms (74 rows), with 109 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 37 stitches. Slip the next 35 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 23,1 cms (row 74), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 8 stitches at armhole edge 3 times, then cast off 9 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 15,6 cms (50 rows), with 109 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 44 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 44 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 11 times, until 33 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 23,1 cms (74 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 57 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 62 stitches total. 2. Change to size 3 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 8th row 7 times, then every 9th row 8 times to 92 stitches (128 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 42,0 cms (136 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 7 stitches at beg of next two rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 10 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 6 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 9 times. Cast off remaining 28 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 2 needles. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 6 stitches from right back neck edge, 35 stitches from back neck holder, 6 sts from left back neck edge, 29 stitches from left front neck edge, 21 stitches from front neck holder and 29 stitches from right front neck edge. Total 126 stitches. 2. knit 3,0 cms (12 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. ): 459,1 for body and sleeves 62,7 for ribbing and/or hems 9,8 for collar/hood 531,6 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 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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 3 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 2 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 129 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 10 stitches evenly across the row to 139 stitches total. 2. Change to size 3 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,3 cms (100 rows), excl. 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 14 rows until 111 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 23,8 cms (76 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 23,8 cms (row 76), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 8 stitches at armhole edge 3 times, then cast off 9 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 16,3 cms (52 rows), with 111 stitches 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 23,8 cms (76 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 57 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 64 stitches total. 2. Change to size 3 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 7 times, then every 8th row 10 times to 98 stitches (129 rows total, excl. hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 42,0 cms (136 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 7 stitches at beg of next two rows. knit 56 rows, while dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row. Cast off remaining 28 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 2 needles. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 6 stitches from right back neck edge, 37 stitches from back neck holder, 6 sts from left back neck edge, 29 stitches from left front neck edge, 23 stitches from front neck holder and 29 stitches from right front neck edge. Total 130 stitches. 2. knit 3,0 cms (12 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. ): 484,2 for body and sleeves 64,8 for ribbing and/or hems 10,2 for collar/hood 559,2 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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 3 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 2 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 136 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 9 stitches evenly across the row to 145 stitches total. 2. Change to size 3 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,3 cms (100 rows), excl. 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 14 rows until 117 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 24,4 cms (78 rows), with 117 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 38 stitches. Slip the next 41 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 3 times, until 35 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 24,4 cms (row 78), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 8 stitches at armhole edge, then cast off 9 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 15,6 cms (50 rows), with 117 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 47 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 47 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 12 times, until 35 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 24,4 cms (78 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 60 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 67 stitches total. 2. Change to size 3 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 8th row 14 times, then every 9th row twice to 99 stitches (130 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 43,0 cms (138 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 7 stitches at beg of next two rows. Dec 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. LEFT SHOULDER SEAM: 1. Sew front to back along left shoulder seam. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: --- by hand on size 2 needles. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 5 stitches from right back neck edge, 41 stitches from back neck holder, 5 sts from left back neck edge, 32 stitches from left front neck edge, 23 stitches from front neck holder and 32 stitches from right front neck edge. Total 138 stitches. 2. knit 3,0 cms (12 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. ): 508,5 for body and sleeves 68,3 for ribbing and/or hems 10,8 for collar/hood 587,6 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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 3 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 2 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 144 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 151 stitches total. 2. Change to size 3 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 30,6 cms (98 rows), excl. 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 119 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 25,0 cms (80 rows), with 119 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 39 stitches. Slip the next 41 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 3 times, until 36 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 25,0 cms (row 80), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 9 stitches at armhole edge 4 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 16,3 cms (52 rows), with 119 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 48 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 48 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 12 times, until 36 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 25,0 cms (80 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 62 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 69 stitches total. 2. Change to size 3 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 9 times, then every 8th row 9 times to 105 stitches (135 rows total, excl. hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 44,0 cms (142 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 8 stitches at beg of next two rows. knit 60 rows, while dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row. Cast off remaining 29 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 2 needles. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 5 stitches from right back neck edge, 41 stitches from back neck holder, 5 sts from left back neck edge, 32 stitches from left front neck edge, 23 stitches from front neck holder and 32 stitches from right front neck edge. Total 138 stitches. 2. knit 3,0 cms (12 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. ): 533,5 for body and sleeves 75,6 for ribbing and/or hems 10,8 for collar/hood 619,9 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN |
