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free knitting patterns for woman sweaters or cardigans, in American fashion sizes, knitpattern for women's clothes( no patterns or images? go back to the main page for a free pattern from www.jessica-tromp.nl ) |
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women's cardigan or sweater pattern image for; women's sweater, drop shoulder, round neck and simple hood |
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1 First you knit your knitting swatch, if you want to knit in a fantasy pattern, knit your swatch in this stitch,
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.
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your free knitting pattern in multiple sizes SCROLL DOWN FOR SIZES 40 - 48 |
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Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Simple Hood Designed : 2-4-2007 Free pattern: drop shoulder with hood Size: Pattern for Woman 40 for * KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE 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: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 42,6 Armhole: 18,6 Top Neck Opening: 6,5 Hem Width: 7,7 Front Neck Width: 3,3 Front Neck Depth: 3,5 Hem Width: 39,9 Sleeve Bottom: 8,5 Back Neck Width: 5,5 Sleeve Length: 17,0 Back Neck Depth: 0,6 Body Length: 23,9 Hem Length: 2,3 Hood Length: 10,4 Hood Depth: 9,1 Hem Length: 2,8 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 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,8 ins. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 108 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 11,7 ins (76 rows), excluding hem. 3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 8,9 ins (58 rows). 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 40 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 28 stitches. knit remaining 40 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 38 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 9,5 ins (62 rows). Cast off 38 shoulder stitches loosely. FRONT: 1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back. 3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 5,8 ins (38 rows). 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 46 stitches. Cast off next 16 stitches. knit remaining 46 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 8 times, until 38 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 9,5 ins (62 rows). Cast off 38 shoulder stitches loosely. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 40 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,3 ins. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 45 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 7 times, then every 4th row 18 times to 95 stitches (93 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 14,7 ins (96 rows), excluding hem. 5. Cast off loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SIMPLE HOOD: 1. Use an open (looped) cast on with 145 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 5 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following 2nd row 20 times, until 103 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 8,1 ins ( 52 rows), excluding front band. 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. ): 15,2 for body and sleeves 2,1 for ribbing and/or hems 2,9 for collar/hood 20,2 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Simple Hood Designed : 2-4-2007 Free pattern: drop shoulder with hood Size: Pattern for Woman 42 for * KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE 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: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 44,7 Armhole: 19,1 Top Neck Opening: 6,8 Hem Width: 7,8 Front Neck Width: 3,4 Front Neck Depth: 3,6 Hem Width: 42,0 Sleeve Bottom: 8,7 Back Neck Width: 5,8 Sleeve Length: 17,0 Back Neck Depth: 0,6 Body Length: 24,2 Hem Length: 2,3 Hood Length: 10,5 Hood Depth: 9,2 Hem Length: 2,8 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 107 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,8 ins. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 114 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 11,7 ins (76 rows), excluding hem. 3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 9,2 ins (60 rows). 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 43 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 28 stitches. knit remaining 43 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 40 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 9,8 ins (64 rows). Cast off 40 shoulder stitches loosely. FRONT: 1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back. 3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 6,2 ins (40 rows). 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 49 stitches. Cast off next 16 stitches. knit remaining 49 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 9 times, until 40 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 9,8 ins (64 rows). Cast off 40 shoulder stitches loosely. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 41 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,3 ins. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 45 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 11 times, then every 4th row 15 times to 97 stitches (93 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 14,7 ins (96 rows), excluding hem. 5. Cast off loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SIMPLE HOOD: 1. Use an open (looped) cast on with 147 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 6 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following 2nd row 20 times, until 105 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 8,2 ins ( 54 rows), excluding front band. 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. ): 16,0 for body and sleeves 2,2 for ribbing and/or hems 3,1 for collar/hood 21,3 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Simple Hood Designed : 2-4-2007 Free pattern: drop shoulder with hood Size: Pattern for Woman 44 for * KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE 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: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 46,8 Armhole: 19,4 Top Neck Opening: 7,0 Hem Width: 8,0 Front Neck Width: 3,5 Front Neck Depth: 3,6 Hem Width: 44,2 Sleeve Bottom: 8,9 Back Neck Width: 5,9 Sleeve Length: 17,0 Back Neck Depth: 0,6 Body Length: 24,5 Hem Length: 2,3 Hood Length: 10,5 Hood Depth: 9,2 Hem Length: 2,8 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 113 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,8 ins. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 119 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 12,0 ins (78 rows), excluding hem. 3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 9,2 ins (60 rows). 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 45 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 29 stitches. knit remaining 45 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 42 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 9,8 ins (64 rows). Cast off 42 shoulder stitches loosely. FRONT: 1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back. 3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 6,2 ins (40 rows). 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 51 stitches. Cast off next 17 stitches. knit remaining 51 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 9 times, until 42 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 9,8 ins (64 rows). Cast off 42 shoulder stitches loosely. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 42 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,3 ins. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 46 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 11 times, then every 4th row 15 times to 98 stitches (93 rows total, excluding hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 14,7 ins (96 rows), excluding hem. 5. Cast off loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SIMPLE HOOD: 1. Use an open (looped) cast on with 147 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 6 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following 2nd row 20 times, until 105 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 8,2 ins ( 54 rows), excluding front band. 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. ): 16,7 for body and sleeves 2,3 for ribbing and/or hems 3,1 for collar/hood 22,1 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Simple Hood Designed : 2-4-2007 Free pattern: drop shoulder with hood Size: Pattern for Woman 46 for * KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE 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: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 48,9 Armhole: 19,7 Top Neck Opening: 7,1 Hem Width: 8,2 Front Neck Width: 3,5 Front Neck Depth: 3,7 Hem Width: 46,5 Sleeve Bottom: 9,1 Back Neck Width: 6,0 Sleeve Length: 17,2 Back Neck Depth: 0,6 Body Length: 24,8 Hem Length: 2,5 Hood Length: 10,7 Hood Depth: 9,3 Hem Length: 3,0 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 118 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 3,0 ins. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 124 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 11,7 ins (76 rows), excluding hem. 3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 9,5 ins (62 rows). 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 47 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 30 stitches. knit remaining 47 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 45 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 10,2 ins (66 rows). Cast off 45 shoulder stitches loosely. FRONT: 1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back. 3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 6,2 ins (40 rows). 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 53 stitches. Cast off next 18 stitches. knit remaining 53 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 8 times, until 45 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 10,2 ins (66 rows). Cast off 45 shoulder stitches loosely. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 43 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,5 ins. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 48 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 11 times, then every 4th row 15 times to 100 stitches (93 rows total, excl. hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 14,7 ins (96 rows), excluding hem. 5. Cast off loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SIMPLE HOOD: 1. Use an open (looped) cast on with 150 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 4 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following 2nd row 21 times, until 106 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 8,1 ins ( 52 rows), excluding front band. 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. ): 17,3 for body and sleeves 2,4 for ribbing and/or hems 3,2 for collar/hood 22,9 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Simple Hood Designed : 2-4-2007 Free pattern: drop shoulder with hood Size: Pattern for Woman 48 for * KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE 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: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 51,0 Armhole: 20,0 Top Neck Opening: 7,4 Hem Width: 8,4 Front Neck Width: 3,7 Front Neck Depth: 3,8 Hem Width: 48,6 Sleeve Bottom: 9,3 Back Neck Width: 6,3 Sleeve Length: 17,2 Back Neck Depth: 0,6 Body Length: 25,0 Hem Length: 2,5 Hood Length: 10,7 Hood Depth: 9,3 Hem Length: 3,0 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 123 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 3,0 ins. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 130 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 12,0 ins (78 rows), excluding hem. 3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 9,5 ins (62 rows). 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 49 stitches. Now attach another ball of yarn, cast off the next 32 stitches. knit remaining 49 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 47 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 10,2 ins (66 rows). Cast off 47 shoulder stitches loosely. FRONT: 1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back. 3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 6,2 ins (40 rows). 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 56 stitches. Cast off next 18 stitches. knit remaining 56 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 9 times, until 47 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 10,2 ins (66 rows). Cast off 47 shoulder stitches loosely. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 44 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,5 ins. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 49 stitches total. 2. Change to size 5 needles and Stocking Stitch. 3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 11 times, then every 4th row 15 times to 101 stitches (93 rows total, excl. hem). 4. knit even until sleeve measures 14,7 ins (96 rows), excluding hem. 5. Cast off loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. SIMPLE HOOD: 1. Use an open (looped) cast on with 151 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 4 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following 2nd row 21 times, until 107 stitches remain. knit even until piece measures 8,1 ins ( 52 rows), excluding front band. 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. ): 18,2 for body and sleeves 2,5 for ribbing and/or hems 3,2 for collar/hood 23,9 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ |
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