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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 20 x 26
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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): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 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: 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 104 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 111 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 30,8 cms (80 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 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 29 times. Continue until armhole measures 23,1 cms (60 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 8 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 27 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 16,2 cms (42 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 48 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 52 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 12 times to 78 stitches (103 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 42,0 cms (110 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 148 stitches on size 4 needles. 2. Folded front band. knit even for 14 rows, with lace holes for drawstring near the ends of row 3 (or row 10 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 needles with Stocking Stitchand knit 12 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following row 21 times, until 104 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 17,5 cms ( 46 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 38 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 28 stitches for 19,0 cms (50 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. ): 457,3 for body and sleeves 63,6 for ribbing and/or hems 90,5 for collar/hood 611,4 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): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 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: 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 110 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 116 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 32,3 cms (84 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 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 30 times. Continue until armhole measures 23,8 cms (62 rows), with 46 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 30 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 16,9 cms (44 rows), with 64 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 23 stitches. Cast off next 18 stitches. knit remaining 23 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 9 times, until 9 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 48 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 54 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 9 times, then every 8th row 5 times to 82 stitches (103 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 42,0 cms (110 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 6 stitches at beg of next two rows (70 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 30 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 148 stitches on size 4 needles. 2. Folded front band. knit even for 14 rows, with lace holes for drawstring near the ends of row 3 (or row 10 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 needles with Stocking Stitchand knit 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following 2nd row 21 times, until 104 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 18,5 cms ( 48 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 37 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 30 stitches for 18,5 cms (48 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. ): 493,2 for body and sleeves 66,3 for ribbing and/or hems 93,4 for collar/hood 652,9 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 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): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 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: 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 116 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 121 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 33,1 cms (86 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, then dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every row twice. Continue until armhole measures 23,8 cms (62 rows), with 49 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 9 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 31 stitches. knit remaining 9 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 16,2 cms (42 rows), with 69 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 25 stitches. Cast off next 19 stitches. knit remaining 25 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 9 times, until 11 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 50 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 56 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 7 times, then every 8th row 7 times to 84 stitches (105 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 43,0 cms (112 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 6 stitches at beg of next two rows (72 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 33 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 152 stitches on size 4 needles. 2. Folded front band. knit even for 14 rows, with lace holes for drawstring near the ends of row 3 (or row 10 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 needles with Stocking Stitchand knit 12 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following row 23 times, until 104 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 18,5 cms ( 48 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 36 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 32 stitches for 18,0 cms (48 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. ): 518,3 for body and sleeves 69,7 for ribbing and/or hems 95,6 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): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 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: 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 122 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 126 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,5 cms (82 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 34 times, then dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every row twice. Continue until armhole measures 25,4 cms (66 rows), with 50 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 9 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 32 stitches. knit remaining 9 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 17,7 cms (46 rows), with 70 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 25 stitches. Cast off next 20 stitches. knit remaining 25 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 9 times, until 11 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 52 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 58 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 11 times, then every 8th row 4 times to 88 stitches (109 rows total, excl. hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 44,0 cms (116 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 6 stitches at beg of next two rows (76 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 35 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 156 stitches on size 4 needles. 2. Folded front band. knit even for 18 rows, with lace holes for drawstring near the ends of row 4 (or row 13 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 needles with Stocking Stitchand knit 11 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following row 23 times, until 108 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 17,8 cms ( 46 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 38 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 32 stitches for 19,0 cms (50 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. ): 545,9 for body and sleeves 78,0 for ribbing and/or hems 101,4 for collar/hood 725,3 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): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 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 127 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 131 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 32,3 cms (84 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 32 times, then dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every row 6 times. Continue until armhole measures 25,4 cms (66 rows), with 53 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 11 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 31 stitches. knit remaining 11 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 17,7 cms (46 rows), with 73 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 27 stitches. Cast off next 19 stitches. knit remaining 27 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 9 times, until 13 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 54 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 60 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 11 times, then every 8th row 4 times to 90 stitches (109 rows total, excl. hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 44,0 cms (116 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 7 stitches at beg of next two rows (76 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 35 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 156 stitches on size 4 needles. 2. Folded front band. knit even for 18 rows, with lace holes for drawstring near the ends of row 4 (or row 13 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 needles with Stocking Stitchand knit 11 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following row 23 times, until 108 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 17,8 cms ( 46 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 38 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 32 stitches for 19,0 cms (50 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. ): 567,3 for body and sleeves 81,2 for ribbing and/or hems 101,4 for collar/hood 749,9 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ |
