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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 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 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): 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: 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 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 30,8 cms (74 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 82 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 23,3 cms (56 rows), with 82 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 23 stitches. Slip the next 36 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 23 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 21 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 23,3 cms (row 56), 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 7,5 cms (18 rows), with 82 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 21 stitches. Cast off next 40 stitches. knit remaining 21 stitches. 5. knit even until armhole measures 23,3 cms (56 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. 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 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 21 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 5.5 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, 36 stitches from back neck holder, 4 stitches from left back neck edge, , 32 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 108 sts. Decrease from 108 to 94 by: P 8 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 13 times P 7 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 (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: 471,2 for body and sleeves 62,4 for ribbing and/or hems 38,8 for collar/hood 572,4 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): 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: 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 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 31,7 cms (76 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 10 rows until 85 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 24,2 cms (58 rows), with 85 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 25 stitches. Slip the next 35 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 25 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 22 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 24,2 cms (row 58), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at armhole edge twice, then cast off 8 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 7,5 cms (18 rows), with 85 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 22 stitches. Cast off next 41 stitches. knit remaining 22 stitches. 5. knit even until armhole measures 24,2 cms (58 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. 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 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 21 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 5.5 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 34 stitches from right front neck edge, 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 35 stitches from back neck holder, 4 stitches from left back neck edge, , 34 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 111 sts. Decrease from 111 to 96 by: P 6 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 14 times P 5 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 (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: 504,3 for body and sleeves 64,8 for ribbing and/or hems 39,7 for collar/hood 608,8 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 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: 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 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. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 12 rows until 87 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 24,2 cms (58 rows), with 87 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 26 stitches. Slip the next 35 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 26 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 22 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 24,2 cms (row 58), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at armhole edge twice, then cast off 8 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 7,5 cms (18 rows), with 87 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 22 stitches. Cast off next 43 stitches. knit remaining 22 stitches. 5. knit even until armhole measures 24,2 cms (58 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. 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). knit 44 rows, while dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row. Cast off remaining 21 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 5.5 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 34 stitches from right front neck edge, 5 stitches from right back neck edge, 35 stitches from back neck holder, 5 stitches from left back neck edge, , 34 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 113 sts. Decrease from 113 to 98 by: P 7 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 14 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 (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: 528,0 for body and sleeves 68,5 for ribbing and/or hems 40,5 for collar/hood 637,0 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): 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: 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 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. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 12 rows until 90 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 25,0 cms (60 rows), with 90 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 26 stitches. Slip the next 38 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 26 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 23 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 25,0 cms (row 60), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at armhole edge, then cast off 8 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 7,5 cms (18 rows), with 90 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 23 stitches. Cast off next 44 stitches. knit remaining 23 stitches. 5. knit even until armhole measures 25,0 cms (60 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. 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). knit 44 rows, while dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row. Cast off remaining 22 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 5.5 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 35 stitches from right front neck edge, 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 38 stitches from back neck holder, 4 stitches from left back neck edge, , 35 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 116 sts. Decrease from 116 to 100 by: P 5 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 15 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 15,0 cms (36 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: 549,7 for body and sleeves 77,1 for ribbing and/or hems 43,7 for collar/hood 670,5 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 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: 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 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 31,7 cms (76 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 6 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 14 rows until 92 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 25,8 cms (62 rows), with 92 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 27 stitches. Slip the next 38 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 27 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 24 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 25,8 cms (row 62), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 8 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 8,3 cms (20 rows), with 92 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 24 stitches. Cast off next 44 stitches. knit remaining 24 stitches. 5. knit even until armhole measures 25,8 cms (62 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. 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). knit 46 rows, while dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row. Cast off remaining 22 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 5.5 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 35 stitches from right front neck edge, 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 38 stitches from back neck holder, 4 stitches from left back neck edge, , 35 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 116 sts. Decrease from 116 to 100 by: P 5 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 15 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 15,0 cms (36 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: 573,5 for body and sleeves 80,0 for ribbing and/or hems 43,7 for collar/hood 697,2 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ |
