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Free men's knitting pattern for a set-in shoulder, shawl collar 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 16 x 22
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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 Set-in Classic shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Square front neck and Shallow back neck with Shawl collar Designed : 17-12-2009 Knitting Pattern name: men's 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): 16,0 stitches by 22,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 6 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 5 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 109,0 Armhole: 46,0 Top Neck Opening: 23,0 Hem Width: 23,0 Front Neck Width: 23,0 Sleeve Top: 38,0 Front Neck Depth: 18,0 Hem Width: 102,0 Sleeve Bottom: 25,0 Back Neck Width: 20,0 Back Width: 45,0 Sleeve Length: 48,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 63,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 14,0 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 84 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 89 stitches total. 2. Change to size 6 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 21 stitches. Slip the next 31 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 21 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 18 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 23,6 cms (row 52), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 6 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 8,2 cms (18 rows), with 73 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 18 stitches. Cast off next 37 stitches. knit remaining 18 stitches. 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 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 3 stitches evenly across the row to 42 stitches total. 2. Change to size 6 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 (54 stitches rem). Decrease 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. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 6 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 28 stitches from right front neck edge, 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 31 stitches from back neck holder, 4 stitches from left back neck edge, , 28 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 95 sts. Decrease from 95 to 82 by: P 5 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 12 times P 4 MOSS ST PATTERN. (Even number of stitches). Row 1: *K1 P1*, repeat to end. Row 2: *P1 K1*, repeat to end. Repeat these two rows. 2. knit even until back of collar measures 14,0 cms (32 rows). Cast off loosely in pattern. 3. Finishing. Overlap the collar ends and sew to the bottom of the front neck opening. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: Amount needed: 472,3 for body and sleeves 63,7 for ribbing and/or hems 39,1 for collar/hood 575,1 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Set-in Classic shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Square front neck and Shallow back neck with Shawl collar Designed : 17-12-2009 Knitting Pattern name: men's 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): 16,0 stitches by 22,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 6 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 5 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 114,0 Armhole: 47,0 Top Neck Opening: 23,0 Hem Width: 23,0 Front Neck Width: 23,0 Sleeve Top: 40,0 Front Neck Depth: 19,0 Hem Width: 108,0 Sleeve Bottom: 26,0 Back Neck Width: 20,0 Back Width: 46,0 Sleeve Length: 48,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 65,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 14,0 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 88 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 93 stitches total. 2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,8 cms (70 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 22 stitches. Slip the next 31 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 22 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 19 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 23,6 cms (row 52), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 6 stitches at armhole edge twice, then cast off 7 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 7,3 cms (16 rows), with 75 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 19 stitches. Cast off next 37 stitches. knit remaining 19 stitches. 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 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 44 stitches total. 2. Change to size 6 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 (56 stitches rem). Decrease 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. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 6 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 30 stitches from right front neck edge, 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 31 stitches from back neck holder, 4 stitches from left back neck edge, , 30 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 99 sts. Decrease from 99 to 86 by: P 7 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 12 times P 6 MOSS ST PATTERN. (Even number of stitches). Row 1: *K1 P1*, repeat to end. Row 2: *P1 K1*, repeat to end. Repeat these two rows. 2. knit even until back of collar measures 14,0 cms (32 rows). Cast off loosely in pattern. 3. Finishing. Overlap the collar ends and sew to the bottom of the front neck opening. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: Amount needed: 504,6 for body and sleeves 65,9 for ribbing and/or hems 41,0 for collar/hood 611,5 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Set-in Classic shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Square front neck and Shallow back neck with Shawl collar Designed : 17-12-2009 Knitting Pattern name: men's 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): 16,0 stitches by 22,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 6 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 5 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 119,0 Armhole: 48,0 Top Neck Opening: 24,0 Hem Width: 24,0 Front Neck Width: 24,0 Sleeve Top: 41,0 Front Neck Depth: 19,0 Hem Width: 114,0 Sleeve Bottom: 27,0 Back Neck Width: 20,0 Back Width: 48,0 Sleeve Length: 49,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 66,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 14,0 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 93 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 97 stitches total. 2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,8 cms (70 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 24 stitches. Slip the next 31 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 24 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 21 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 24,5 cms (row 54), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 7 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 8,2 cms (18 rows), with 79 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 21 stitches. Cast off next 37 stitches. knit remaining 21 stitches. 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 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 45 stitches total. 2. Change to size 6 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 (57 stitches rem). Decrease 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. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 6 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 30 stitches from right front neck edge, 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 31 stitches from back neck holder, 4 stitches from left back neck edge, , 30 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 99 sts. Decrease from 99 to 86 by: P 7 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 12 times P 6 MOSS ST PATTERN. (Even number of stitches). Row 1: *K1 P1*, repeat to end. Row 2: *P1 K1*, repeat to end. Repeat these two rows. 2. knit even until back of collar measures 14,0 cms (32 rows). Cast off loosely in pattern. 3. Finishing. Overlap the collar ends and sew to the bottom of the front neck opening. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: Amount needed: 534,5 for body and sleeves 69,0 for ribbing and/or hems 41,0 for collar/hood 644,5 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Set-in Classic shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Square front neck and Shallow back neck with Shawl collar Designed : 17-12-2009 Knitting Pattern name: men's 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): 16,0 stitches by 22,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 6 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 5 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 124,0 Armhole: 50,0 Top Neck Opening: 25,0 Hem Width: 25,0 Front Neck Width: 25,0 Sleeve Top: 43,0 Front Neck Depth: 20,0 Hem Width: 120,0 Sleeve Bottom: 28,0 Back Neck Width: 21,0 Back Width: 49,0 Sleeve Length: 50,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 67,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 15,0 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 98 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 3 stitches evenly across the row to 101 stitches total. 2. Change to size 6 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 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 23 stitches. Slip the next 33 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 23 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 20 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 25,5 cms (row 56), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 6 stitches at armhole edge, then cast off 7 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 8,2 cms (18 rows), with 79 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 20 stitches. Cast off next 39 stitches. knit remaining 20 stitches. 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 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 47 stitches total. 2. Change to size 6 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 (61 stitches rem). knit 42 rows, while dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row. Cast off remaining 19 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 6 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 32 stitches from right front neck edge, 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 33 stitches from back neck holder, 4 stitches from left back neck edge, , 32 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 105 sts. Decrease from 105 to 90 by: P 3 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 14 times P 2 MOSS ST PATTERN. (Even number of stitches). Row 1: *K1 P1*, repeat to end. Row 2: *P1 K1*, repeat to end. Repeat these two rows. 2. knit even until back of collar measures 15,0 cms (34 rows). Cast off loosely in pattern. 3. Finishing. Overlap the collar ends and sew to the bottom of the front neck opening. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: Amount needed: 553,7 for body and sleeves 78,5 for ribbing and/or hems 45,6 for collar/hood 677,8 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Set-in Classic shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Square front neck and Shallow back neck with Shawl collar Designed : 17-12-2009 Knitting Pattern name: men's 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): 16,0 stitches by 22,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 6 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 5 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 129,0 Armhole: 51,0 Top Neck Opening: 25,0 Hem Width: 26,0 Front Neck Width: 25,0 Sleeve Top: 44,0 Front Neck Depth: 20,0 Hem Width: 125,0 Sleeve Bottom: 29,0 Back Neck Width: 21,0 Back Width: 50,0 Sleeve Length: 50,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0 Body Length: 68,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 15,0 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 102 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 3 stitches evenly across the row to 105 stitches total. 2. Change to size 6 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 14 rows until 81 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 26,4 cms (58 rows), with 81 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 24 stitches. Slip the next 33 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 24 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 21 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 26,4 cms (row 58), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 7 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 9,1 cms (20 rows), with 81 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 21 stitches. Cast off next 39 stitches. knit remaining 21 stitches. 5. knit even until armhole measures 26,4 cms (58 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 44 stitches on size 5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 48 stitches total. 2. Change to size 6 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 5 times, then every 8th row 7 times to 72 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 (62 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 10 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 9 times. Cast off remaining 20 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 6 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 32 stitches from right front neck edge, 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 33 stitches from back neck holder, 4 stitches from left back neck edge, , 32 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 105 sts. Decrease from 105 to 90 by: P 3 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 14 times P 2 MOSS ST PATTERN. (Even number of stitches). Row 1: *K1 P1*, repeat to end. Row 2: *P1 K1*, repeat to end. Repeat these two rows. 2. knit even until back of collar measures 15,0 cms (34 rows). Cast off loosely in pattern. 3. Finishing. Overlap the collar ends and sew to the bottom of the front neck opening. FINISHING: 1. Sew all seams, darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: Amount needed: 577,3 for body and sleeves 81,8 for ribbing and/or hems 45,6 for collar/hood 704,7 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ |
