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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 22 x 29
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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): 22,0 stitches by 29,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4.5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3.5 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 114 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 8 stitches evenly across the row to 122 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,0 cms (90 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 10 rows until 100 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 23,4 cms (68 rows), with 100 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 28 stitches. Slip the next 44 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 28 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 25 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 23,4 cms (row 68), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 8 stitches at armhole edge twice, then cast off 9 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 6,9 cms (20 rows), with 100 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 25 stitches. Cast off next 50 stitches. knit remaining 25 stitches. 5. knit even until armhole measures 23,4 cms (68 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 53 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 57 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 8th row 12 times, then every 9th row twice to 85 stitches (114 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 42,0 cms (122 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 6 stitches at beg of next two rows (73 stitches rem). Decrease 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 11 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 3rd row twice, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 11 times. Cast off remaining 25 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 4.5 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 39 stitches from right front neck edge, 5 stitches from right back neck edge, 44 stitches from back neck holder, 5 stitches from left back neck edge, , 39 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 132 sts. Decrease from 132 to 114 by: P 6 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 17 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 (42 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: 467,6 for body and sleeves 62,5 for ribbing and/or hems 39,4 for collar/hood 569,5 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 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): 22,0 stitches by 29,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4.5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3.5 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: 18,0 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 121 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 127 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 32,4 cms (94 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 103 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 24,1 cms (70 rows), with 103 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 30 stitches. Slip the next 43 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 30 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 26 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 24,1 cms (row 70), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 8 stitches at armhole edge, then cast off 9 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 7,6 cms (22 rows), with 103 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 26 stitches. Cast off next 51 stitches. knit remaining 26 stitches. 5. knit even until armhole measures 24,1 cms (70 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 53 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 59 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 5 times, then every 8th row 10 times to 89 stitches (115 rows total, excl. hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 42,0 cms (122 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 6 stitches at beg of next two rows (77 stitches rem). knit 52 rows, while dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row. Cast off remaining 25 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 4.5 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 39 stitches from right front neck edge, 6 stitches from right back neck edge, 43 stitches from back neck holder, 6 stitches from left back neck edge, , 39 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 133 sts. Decrease from 133 to 114 by: P 3 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 18 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 14,0 cms (42 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: 499,6 for body and sleeves 65,2 for ribbing and/or hems 39,4 for collar/hood 604,2 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): 22,0 stitches by 29,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4.5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3.5 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 127 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 133 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 33,1 cms (96 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 12 rows until 107 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 24,1 cms (70 rows), with 107 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 32 stitches. Slip the next 43 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 32 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 5 times, until 27 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 24,1 cms (row 70), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 9 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 6,9 cms (20 rows), with 107 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 27 stitches. Cast off next 53 stitches. knit remaining 27 stitches. 5. knit even until armhole measures 24,1 cms (70 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 55 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 61 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row once, then every 8th row 14 times to 91 stitches (119 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 43,0 cms (126 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 7 stitches at beg of next two rows (77 stitches rem). knit 52 rows, while dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row. Cast off remaining 25 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 4.5 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 41 stitches from right front neck edge, 6 stitches from right back neck edge, 43 stitches from back neck holder, 6 stitches from left back neck edge, , 41 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 137 sts. Decrease from 137 to 118 by: P 5 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 18 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 (42 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: 526,3 for body and sleeves 68,3 for ribbing and/or hems 40,8 for collar/hood 635,4 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 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): 22,0 stitches by 29,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4.5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3.5 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: 19,0 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 134 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 138 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 31,7 cms (92 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 14 rows until 110 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 25,5 cms (74 rows), with 110 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 32 stitches. Slip the next 46 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 32 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 28 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 25,5 cms (row 74), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 9 stitches at armhole edge twice, then cast off 10 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 8,3 cms (24 rows), with 110 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 28 stitches. Cast off next 54 stitches. knit remaining 28 stitches. 5. knit even until armhole measures 25,5 cms (74 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 57 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 64 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 7 times, then every 8th row 9 times to 96 stitches (121 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 44,0 cms (128 rows), excluding hem. 5. Shape cap. Cast off 7 stitches at beg of next two rows (82 stitches rem). knit 54 rows, while dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row. Cast off remaining 28 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 4.5 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 41 stitches from right front neck edge, 6 stitches from right back neck edge, 46 stitches from back neck holder, 6 stitches from left back neck edge, , 41 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 140 sts. Decrease from 140 to 120 by: P 3 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 19 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 (44 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: 552,1 for body and sleeves 76,1 for ribbing and/or hems 43,4 for collar/hood 671,6 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): 22,0 stitches by 29,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4.5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3.5 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 140 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 144 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 32,4 cms (94 rows), excl. hem. 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 18 rows until 112 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 25,5 cms (74 rows), with 112 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 33 stitches. Slip the next 46 stitches to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, knit remaining 33 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 29 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 25,5 cms (row 74), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 9 stitches at armhole edge, then cast off 10 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 7,6 cms (22 rows), with 112 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 29 stitches. Cast off next 54 stitches. knit remaining 29 stitches. 5. knit even until armhole measures 25,5 cms (74 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 59 stitches on size 3.5 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 66 stitches total. 2. Change to size 4.5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 7th row 7 times, then every 8th row 9 times to 98 stitches (121 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 44,0 cms (128 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 row twice, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 24 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every row twice. Cast off remaining 28 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SQUARE FRONT NECK SHAWL COLLAR: --- by hand on size 4.5 circular needle. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 44 stitches from right front neck edge, 6 stitches from right back neck edge, 46 stitches from back neck holder, 6 stitches from left back neck edge, , 44 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 146 sts. Decrease from 146 to 126 by: P 6 P2tog *(P 5 P2tog)* 19 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 15,0 cms (44 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: 570,7 for body and sleeves 79,3 for ribbing and/or hems 45,6 for collar/hood 695,6 Grams TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ |
