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Free men's knitting pattern for a raglan shoulder, round neck, shaped hood 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 18 x 24
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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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Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Raglan shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Shaped Hood Designed : 11-11-2008 Free knitting pattern for: for men's handknit sweater Size: Standard Man 101 cms chestsize for * size 40 USA/British 30 KNIT 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): 18,0 stitches by 24,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5.5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4.5 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 109,0 Armhole: 50,0 Top Neck Opening: 17,0 Hem Width: 23,0 Front Neck Width: 9,0 Sleeve Top: 38,0 Front Neck Depth: 9,0 Hem Width: 102,0 Sleeve Bottom: 25,0 Back Neck Width: 14,0 Sleeve Length: 48,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 63,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Hood Length: 26,0 Hood Depth: 20,0 Hem Length: 7,0 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 94 stitches on size 4.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 100 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,7 cms (76 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 5 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 26 times. Continue until armhole measures 22,5 cms (54 rows), with 40 stitches remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 5. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 8 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 24 stitches. knit remaining 8 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 3 stitches remain. 6. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. 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 15,8 cms (38 rows), with 56 stitches remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 20 stitches. Cast off next 16 stitches. knit remaining 20 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 7 times, until 9 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 43 stitches on size 4.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 47 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 8th row 5 times, then every 9th row 6 times to 69 stitches (94 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 42,0 cms (102 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 5 stitches at beg of next two rows (59 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 4 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 23 times. Cast off remaining 5 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew sleeves to fronts and back, along raglan armhole seams. SHAPED HOOD: 1. Use an open (looped) cast on with 133 stitches on size 4.5 needles. 2. Folded front band. knit even for 12 rows, with lace holes for drawstring near the ends of row 3 (or row 9 for lace holes on outside of band). To complete the band, graft the cast-on stitches to the last row knitted. 3. Change to size 5.5 needles with Stocking Stitchand knit 11 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following row 19 times, until 93 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 17,5 cms ( 42 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 34 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 25 stitches for 19,1 cms (46 rows). Cast off loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew back seam(s) of hood. Placing hood bands at center front, sew bottom of hood (including bands) to neckline. Thread a drawstring if required. 2. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 459,4 for body and sleeves 62,4 for ribbing and/or hems 88,1 for collar/hood 609,9 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Raglan shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Shaped Hood Designed : 11-11-2008 Free knitting pattern for: for men's handknit sweater Size: Standard Man 106 cms chestsize for * size 42 USA/British 32 KNIT 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): 18,0 stitches by 24,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5.5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4.5 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 114,0 Armhole: 51,0 Top Neck Opening: 18,0 Hem Width: 23,0 Front Neck Width: 9,0 Sleeve Top: 40,0 Front Neck Depth: 9,0 Hem Width: 108,0 Sleeve Bottom: 26,0 Back Neck Width: 15,0 Sleeve Length: 48,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 65,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Hood Length: 26,0 Hood Depth: 21,0 Hem Length: 7,0 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 99 stitches on size 4.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 105 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 32,5 cms (78 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 5 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 30 times. Continue until armhole measures 23,3 cms (56 rows), with 41 stitches remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 5. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 7 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 27 stitches. knit remaining 7 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 3 stitches remain. 6. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. 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 16,7 cms (40 rows), with 57 stitches remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 21 stitches. Cast off next 15 stitches. knit remaining 21 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 8 times, until 8 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 43 stitches on size 4.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 49 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row once, then every 8th row 11 times to 73 stitches (95 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 42,0 cms (102 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 5 stitches at beg of next two rows (63 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 27 times. Cast off remaining 5 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew sleeves to fronts and back, along raglan armhole seams. SHAPED HOOD: 1. Use an open (looped) cast on with 133 stitches on size 4.5 needles. 2. Folded front band. knit even for 12 rows, with lace holes for drawstring near the ends of row 3 (or row 9 for lace holes on outside of band). To complete the band, graft the cast-on stitches to the last row knitted. 3. Change to size 5.5 needles with Stocking Stitchand knit 3 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following 2nd row 19 times, until 93 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 18,5 cms ( 46 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 33 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 27 stitches for 18,5 cms (44 rows). Cast off loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew back seam(s) of hood. Placing hood bands at center front, sew bottom of hood (including bands) to neckline. Thread a drawstring if required. 2. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 493,1 for body and sleeves 64,8 for ribbing and/or hems 94,1 for collar/hood 652,0 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Raglan shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Shaped Hood Designed : 11-11-2008 Free knitting pattern for: for men's handknit sweater Size: Standard Man 111 cms chestsize for * size 44 USA/British 34 KNIT 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): 18,0 stitches by 24,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5.5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4.5 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 119,0 Armhole: 52,0 Top Neck Opening: 19,0 Hem Width: 24,0 Front Neck Width: 10,0 Sleeve Top: 41,0 Front Neck Depth: 10,0 Hem Width: 114,0 Sleeve Bottom: 27,0 Back Neck Width: 16,0 Sleeve Length: 49,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 66,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Hood Length: 26,0 Hood Depth: 21,0 Hem Length: 7,0 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 105 stitches on size 4.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 109 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 32,5 cms (78 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 5 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 31 times. Continue until armhole measures 24,2 cms (58 rows), with 43 stitches remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 5. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 7 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 29 stitches. knit remaining 7 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 3 stitches remain. 6. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. 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 16,7 cms (40 rows), with 61 stitches remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 22 stitches. Cast off next 17 stitches. knit remaining 22 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 8 times, until 9 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 45 stitches on size 4.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 51 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 8th row 12 times to 75 stitches (96 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 43,0 cms (104 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 5 stitches at beg of next two rows (65 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 28 times. Cast off remaining 5 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew sleeves to fronts and back, along raglan armhole seams. SHAPED HOOD: 1. Use an open (looped) cast on with 137 stitches on size 4.5 needles. 2. Folded front band. knit even for 12 rows, with lace holes for drawstring near the ends of row 3 (or row 9 for lace holes on outside of band). To complete the band, graft the cast-on stitches to the last row knitted. 3. Change to size 5.5 needles with Stocking Stitchand knit 12 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following row 21 times, until 93 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 18,5 cms ( 46 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 32 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 29 stitches for 17,9 cms (44 rows). Cast off loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew back seam(s) of hood. Placing hood bands at center front, sew bottom of hood (including bands) to neckline. Thread a drawstring if required. 2. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 518,5 for body and sleeves 68,5 for ribbing and/or hems 96,6 for collar/hood 683,6 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Raglan shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Shaped Hood Designed : 11-11-2008 Free knitting pattern for: for men's handknit sweater Size: Standard Man 116 cms chestsize for * size 46 USA/British 36 KNIT 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): 18,0 stitches by 24,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5.5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4.5 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 124,0 Armhole: 54,0 Top Neck Opening: 19,0 Hem Width: 25,0 Front Neck Width: 10,0 Sleeve Top: 43,0 Front Neck Depth: 10,0 Hem Width: 120,0 Sleeve Bottom: 28,0 Back Neck Width: 16,0 Sleeve Length: 50,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 67,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Hood Length: 27,0 Hood Depth: 21,0 Hem Length: 8,0 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 110 stitches on size 4.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 114 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,7 cms (76 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 6 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 32 times. Continue until armhole measures 25,0 cms (60 rows), with 44 stitches remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 5. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 8 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 28 stitches. knit remaining 8 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 3 stitches remain. 6. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. 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 17,5 cms (42 rows), with 62 stitches remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 22 stitches. Cast off next 18 stitches. knit remaining 22 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 8 times, until 9 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 47 stitches on size 4.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 52 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 5 times, then every 8th row 8 times to 78 stitches (99 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 44,0 cms (106 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 6 stitches at beg of next two rows (66 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 4 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 26 times. Cast off remaining 6 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew sleeves to fronts and back, along raglan armhole seams. SHAPED HOOD: 1. Use an open (looped) cast on with 140 stitches on size 4.5 needles. 2. Folded front band. knit even for 16 rows, with lace holes for drawstring near the ends of row 4 (or row 12 for lace holes on outside of band). To complete the band, graft the cast-on stitches to the last row knitted. 3. Change to size 5.5 needles with Stocking Stitchand knit 11 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following row 21 times, until 96 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 17,8 cms ( 44 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 34 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 28 stitches for 19,2 cms (46 rows). Cast off loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew back seam(s) of hood. Placing hood bands at center front, sew bottom of hood (including bands) to neckline. Thread a drawstring if required. 2. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 541,7 for body and sleeves 77,1 for ribbing and/or hems 101,7 for collar/hood 720,5 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Raglan shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Shaped Hood Designed : 11-11-2008 Free knitting pattern for: for men's handknit sweater Size: Standard Man 121 cms chestsize for * size 48 USA/British 38 KNIT 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): 18,0 stitches by 24,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5.5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4.5 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 129,0 Armhole: 55,0 Top Neck Opening: 19,0 Hem Width: 26,0 Front Neck Width: 10,0 Sleeve Top: 44,0 Front Neck Depth: 10,0 Hem Width: 125,0 Sleeve Bottom: 29,0 Back Neck Width: 16,0 Sleeve Length: 50,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 68,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Hood Length: 27,0 Hood Depth: 21,0 Hem Length: 8,0 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 114 stitches on size 4.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 118 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 32,5 cms (78 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 6 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 30 times, then dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every row 4 times. Continue until armhole measures 25,0 cms (60 rows), with 48 stitches remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 5. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 10 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 28 stitches. knit remaining 10 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 3 stitches remain. 6. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. 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 17,5 cms (42 rows), with 66 stitches remaining. Then shape neckline as follows, continuing raglan shaping AT THE SAME TIME. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 24 stitches. Cast off next 18 stitches. knit remaining 24 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 8 times, until 11 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 49 stitches on size 4.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 54 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 5 times, then every 8th row 8 times to 80 stitches (99 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 44,0 cms (106 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 6 stitches at beg of next two rows (68 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 29 times. Cast off remaining 6 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew sleeves to fronts and back, along raglan armhole seams. SHAPED HOOD: 1. Use an open (looped) cast on with 140 stitches on size 4.5 needles. 2. Folded front band. knit even for 16 rows, with lace holes for drawstring near the ends of row 4 (or row 12 for lace holes on outside of band). To complete the band, graft the cast-on stitches to the last row knitted. 3. Change to size 5.5 needles with Stocking Stitchand knit 11 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following row 21 times, until 96 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 17,8 cms ( 44 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 34 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 28 stitches for 19,2 cms (46 rows). Cast off loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew back seam(s) of hood. Placing hood bands at center front, sew bottom of hood (including bands) to neckline. Thread a drawstring if required. 2. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 564,7 for body and sleeves 80,0 for ribbing and/or hems 101,7 for collar/hood 746,4 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ |
