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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 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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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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 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 124 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 9 stitches evenly across the row to 133 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 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. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 3rd row 4 times, then dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 33 times. Continue until armhole measures 22,5 cms (72 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 10 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 33 stitches. knit remaining 10 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 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 15,6 cms (50 rows), with 75 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 21 stitches. knit remaining 27 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 10 times, until 11 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 57 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 62 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 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 (78 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 6 times, 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 178 stitches on size 3 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 4 needles with Stocking Stitchand knit 14 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following row 26 times, until 124 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 17,5 cms ( 56 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 45 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 34 stitches for 18,9 cms (60 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. ): 454,5 for body and sleeves 61,2 for ribbing and/or hems 88,3 for collar/hood 604,0 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 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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 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 132 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 139 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 32,5 cms (104 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 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 37 times. Continue until armhole measures 23,1 cms (74 rows), with 55 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 35 stitches. knit remaining 10 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 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 16,3 cms (52 rows), with 77 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 28 stitches. Cast off next 21 stitches. knit remaining 28 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 11 times, until 11 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 57 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 64 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 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 (84 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 37 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 178 stitches on size 3 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 4 needles with Stocking Stitchand knit 3 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following 2nd row 26 times, until 124 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 18,5 cms ( 60 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 44 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 36 stitches for 18,5 cms (60 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. ): 488,6 for body and sleeves 64,1 for ribbing and/or hems 93,2 for collar/hood 645,9 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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 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 139 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 145 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 33,1 cms (106 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 41 times. Continue until armhole measures 23,8 cms (76 rows), with 57 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 37 stitches. knit remaining 10 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 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 16,3 cms (52 rows), with 81 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 29 stitches. Cast off next 23 stitches. knit remaining 29 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 11 times, until 12 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 60 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 67 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 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 (85 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 35 times. Cast off remaining 7 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 182 stitches on size 3 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 4 needles with Stocking Stitchand knit 15 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following row 28 times, until 124 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 18,5 cms ( 60 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 42 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 40 stitches for 17,7 cms (58 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. ): 515,5 for body and sleeves 67,5 for ribbing and/or hems 95,3 for collar/hood 678,3 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 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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 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 146 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 151 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,9 cms (102 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 43 times. Continue until armhole measures 25,0 cms (80 rows), with 57 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 37 stitches. knit remaining 10 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 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 (56 rows), with 81 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 29 stitches. Cast off next 23 stitches. knit remaining 29 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 11 times, until 12 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 62 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 69 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 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 (89 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 37 times. Cast off remaining 7 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 187 stitches on size 3 needles. 2. Folded front band. knit even for 22 rows, with lace holes for drawstring near the ends of row 5 (or row 16 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 4 needles with Stocking Stitchand knit 13 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following row 28 times, until 129 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 17,8 cms ( 56 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 46 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 37 stitches for 19,3 cms (62 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 78,5 for ribbing and/or hems 99,9 for collar/hood 720,1 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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 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 152 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 157 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 32,5 cms (104 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 4. Raglan shaping. Dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every 2nd row 40 times, then dec 1 st at armhole end(s) of every row 6 times. Continue until armhole measures 25,0 cms (80 rows), with 63 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 13 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 37 stitches. knit remaining 13 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 4 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 (56 rows), with 87 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 32 stitches. Cast off next 23 stitches. knit remaining 32 stitches. Continue armhole shaping. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 11 times, until 15 stitches remain. 5. knit even at neck edge, continuing armhole decreases to last 2 stitches. Cast off. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 64 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 8 stitches evenly across the row to 72 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 9 times, then every 8th row 9 times to 108 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 (92 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 40 times. Cast off remaining 8 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 187 stitches on size 3 needles. 2. Folded front band. knit even for 22 rows, with lace holes for drawstring near the ends of row 5 (or row 16 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 4 needles with Stocking Stitchand knit 13 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following row 28 times, until 129 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 17,8 cms ( 56 rows), excluding front band. 4. Cast off 46 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. knit even on remaining 37 stitches for 19,3 cms (62 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. ): 566,0 for body and sleeves 81,6 for ribbing and/or hems 99,9 for collar/hood 747,5 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ |
