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free knitting patterns for women's cardigans, woman clothes in American fashion sizes, cardigansweater( 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 pattern image for; women's cardigan set-in shoulders , round neck, no ribbing |
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fantasy stitch pattern, knit your swatch in that stitch pattern,
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 Cardigan with No Hem and None front bands Set-in Classic shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with No Hem Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar Designed : 5-4-2007 Free pattern: cardigan pattern 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): 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: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 42,6 Armhole: 17,3 Top Neck Opening: 7,0 Front Neck Width: 3,5 Sleeve Top: 13,0 Front Neck Depth: 3,9 Sleeve Bottom: 8,5 Back Neck Width: 5,9 Back Width: 14,9 Sleeve Length: 17,0 Back Neck Depth: 0,6 Body Length: 22,5 Collar Length: 1,0 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 130 stitches on size 4 needles and use Stocking Stitch. 2. knit even until piece measures 13,3 ins (106 rows). 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 26 rows until 90 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 8,5 ins (68 rows), with 90 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 28 stitches. Slip the next 34 stitches to a holder. Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and knit remaining 28 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 24 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 8,8 ins (row 70), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 12 stitches at armhole edge twice. FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first. 1. Cast on 66 stitches on size 4 needles and use Stocking Stitch. 2. knit even until piece measures 13,3 ins (106 rows). 3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at left end, as for back. Continue until armhole measures 5,3 ins (41 rows), with 46 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. Wrong side of knit facing. knit 35 stitches. Slip last 11 stitches to holder. Next row. Dec 1 st at neck edge (right end) every row 11 times, until 24 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 8,8 ins (70 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. 7. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing shapings. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 53 stitches on size 4 needles and use Stocking Stitch. 2. Inc 1 st at each end of every 9th row 3 times, then every 10th row 10 times to 79 stitches (127 rows total). 3. knit even until sleeve measures 17,0 ins (136 rows). 4. Shape cap. Cast off 7 stitches at beg of next two rows (65 stitches rem). Dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row twice, then dec 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 16 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row twice. Cast off remaining 25 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: --- by hand on size 3 needles. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 11 stitches from right front neck holder, 28 stitches from right front neck edge, 5 stitches from right back neck edge, 34 stitches from back neck holder, 5 stitches from left back neck edge, , 28 stitches from left front neck edge and 11 stitches from left front neck holder. Total 122 stitches. 2. knit 1,0 ins (10 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. 3. Cast off loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew any remaining seams. 2. Finish open edges of cardigan fronts; some suggestions are: crochet edging, I-cord, zipper. 3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 15,4 for body and sleeves 0,0 for ribbing and/or hems 0,3 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 15,7 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Cardigan with No Hem and None front bands Set-in Classic shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with No Hem Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar Designed : 5-4-2007 Free pattern: cardigan pattern 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): 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: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 44,7 Armhole: 17,8 Top Neck Opening: 7,3 Front Neck Width: 3,7 Sleeve Top: 13,4 Front Neck Depth: 4,0 Sleeve Bottom: 8,7 Back Neck Width: 6,2 Back Width: 15,4 Sleeve Length: 17,0 Back Neck Depth: 0,6 Body Length: 22,8 Collar Length: 1,0 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 136 stitches on size 4 needles and use Stocking Stitch. 2. knit even until piece measures 13,3 ins (106 rows). 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 28 rows until 94 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 9,0 ins (72 rows), with 94 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 29 stitches. Slip the next 36 stitches to a holder. Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and knit remaining 29 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 25 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 9,0 ins (row 72), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 8 stitches at armhole edge twice, then cast off 9 stitches at armhole edge. FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first. 1. Cast on 69 stitches on size 4 needles and use Stocking Stitch. 2. knit even until piece measures 13,3 ins (106 rows). 3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at left end, as for back. Continue until armhole measures 5,8 ins (45 rows), with 48 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. Wrong side of knit facing. knit 36 stitches. Slip last 12 stitches to holder. Next row. Dec 1 st at neck edge (right end) every row 11 times, until 25 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 9,0 ins (72 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. 7. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing shapings. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 54 stitches on size 4 needles and use Stocking Stitch. 2. Inc 1 st at each end of every 9th row 13 times, then every 10th row once to 82 stitches (127 rows total). 3. knit even until sleeve measures 17,0 ins (136 rows). 4. Shape cap. Cast off 7 stitches at beg of next two rows (68 stitches rem). Dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 3 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 16 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row twice. Cast off remaining 26 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: --- by hand on size 3 needles. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 12 stitches from right front neck holder, 29 stitches from right front neck edge, 5 stitches from right back neck edge, 36 stitches from back neck holder, 5 stitches from left back neck edge, , 29 stitches from left front neck edge and 12 stitches from left front neck holder. Total 128 stitches. 2. knit 1,0 ins (10 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. 3. Cast off loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew any remaining seams. 2. Finish open edges of cardigan fronts; some suggestions are: crochet edging, I-cord, zipper. 3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 16,2 for body and sleeves 0,0 for ribbing and/or hems 0,3 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 16,5 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Cardigan with No Hem and None front bands Set-in Classic shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with No Hem Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar Designed : 5-4-2007 Free pattern: cardigan pattern 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): 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: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 46,8 Armhole: 18,0 Top Neck Opening: 7,5 Front Neck Width: 3,8 Sleeve Top: 13,7 Front Neck Depth: 4,0 Sleeve Bottom: 8,9 Back Neck Width: 6,4 Back Width: 16,0 Sleeve Length: 17,0 Back Neck Depth: 0,6 Body Length: 23,1 Collar Length: 1,0 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 142 stitches on size 4 needles and use Stocking Stitch. 2. knit even until piece measures 13,5 ins (108 rows). 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 7 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 30 rows until 98 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 9,0 ins (72 rows), with 98 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 30 stitches. Slip the next 38 stitches to a holder. Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and knit remaining 30 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 27 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 9,0 ins (row 72), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 9 stitches at armhole edge 3 times. FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first. 1. Cast on 72 stitches on size 4 needles and use Stocking Stitch. 2. knit even until piece measures 13,5 ins (108 rows). 3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at left end, as for back. Continue until armhole measures 5,8 ins (45 rows), with 50 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. Wrong side of knit facing. knit 38 stitches. Slip last 12 stitches to holder. Next row. Dec 1 st at neck edge (right end) every row 11 times, until 27 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 9,0 ins (72 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. 7. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing shapings. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 55 stitches on size 4 needles and use Stocking Stitch. 2. Inc 1 st at each end of every 9th row 13 times, then every 10th row once to 83 stitches (127 rows total). 3. knit even until sleeve measures 17,0 ins (136 rows). 4. Shape cap. Cast off 7 stitches at beg of next two rows (69 stitches rem). Dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 3 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 16 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row twice. Cast off remaining 27 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: --- by hand on size 3 needles. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 12 stitches from right front neck holder, 29 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, , 29 stitches from left front neck edge and 12 stitches from left front neck holder. Total 128 stitches. 2. knit 1,0 ins (10 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. 3. Cast off loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew any remaining seams. 2. Finish open edges of cardigan fronts; some suggestions are: crochet edging, I-cord, zipper. 3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 16,9 for body and sleeves 0,0 for ribbing and/or hems 0,3 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 17,2 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Cardigan with No Hem and None front bands Set-in Classic shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with No Hem Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar Designed : 5-4-2007 Free pattern: cardigan pattern 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): 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: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 48,9 Armhole: 18,3 Top Neck Opening: 7,8 Front Neck Width: 3,9 Sleeve Top: 14,1 Front Neck Depth: 4,1 Sleeve Bottom: 9,1 Back Neck Width: 6,6 Back Width: 16,5 Sleeve Length: 17,2 Back Neck Depth: 0,6 Body Length: 23,3 Collar Length: 1,3 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 149 stitches on size 4 needles and use Stocking Stitch. 2. knit even until piece measures 13,5 ins (108 rows). 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 32 rows until 101 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 9,3 ins (74 rows), with 101 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 31 stitches. Slip the next 39 stitches to a holder. Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and knit remaining 31 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 27 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 9,3 ins (row 74), start shoulder shaping. 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off 9 stitches at armhole edge 3 times. FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first. 1. Cast on 75 stitches on size 4 needles and use Stocking Stitch. 2. knit even until piece measures 13,5 ins (108 rows). 3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at left end, as for back. Continue until armhole measures 5,8 ins (45 rows), with 51 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. Wrong side of knit facing. knit 39 stitches. Slip last 12 stitches to holder. Next row. Dec 1 st at neck edge (right end) every row 12 times, until 27 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 9,3 ins (74 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. 7. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing shapings. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 57 stitches on size 4 needles and use Stocking Stitch. 2. Inc 1 st at each end of every 8th row 5 times, then every 9th row 10 times to 87 stitches (130 rows total). 3. knit even until sleeve measures 17,2 ins (138 rows). 4. Shape cap. Cast off 8 stitches at beg of next two rows (71 stitches rem). Dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 3 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 16 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 3 times. Cast off remaining 27 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: --- by hand on size 3 needles. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 12 stitches from right front neck holder, 30 stitches from right front neck edge, 5 stitches from right back neck edge, 39 stitches from back neck holder, 5 stitches from left back neck edge, , 30 stitches from left front neck edge and 12 stitches from left front neck holder. Total 133 stitches. 2. knit 1,3 ins (12 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. 3. Cast off loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew any remaining seams. 2. Finish open edges of cardigan fronts; some suggestions are: crochet edging, I-cord, zipper. 3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 17,8 for body and sleeves 0,0 for ribbing and/or hems 0,4 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 18,2 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Cardigan with No Hem and None front bands Set-in Classic shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with No Hem Round (crew) front neck and Shallow back neck with Single Band collar Designed : 5-4-2007 Free pattern: cardigan pattern 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): 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: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 51,0 Armhole: 18,5 Top Neck Opening: 8,0 Front Neck Width: 4,0 Sleeve Top: 14,4 Front Neck Depth: 4,2 Sleeve Bottom: 9,3 Back Neck Width: 6,8 Back Width: 17,0 Sleeve Length: 17,2 Back Neck Depth: 0,6 Body Length: 23,5 Collar Length: 1,3 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). BACK: 1. Cast on 155 stitches on size 4 needles and use Stocking Stitch. 2. knit even until piece measures 13,5 ins (108 rows). 3. Armhole shaping. Cast off 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of every alternate row for 36 rows until 103 stitches remaining. Continue until armhole measures 9,3 ins (74 rows), with 103 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 31 stitches. Slip the next 41 stitches to a holder. Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and knit remaining 31 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, until 28 stitches remain. 5. At the same time, when armhole measures 9,3 ins (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: Cardigan right side knitted first. 1. Cast on 78 stitches on size 4 needles and use Stocking Stitch. 2. knit even until piece measures 13,5 ins (108 rows). 3. Armhole. Dec for armhole at left end, as for back. Continue until armhole measures 5,8 ins (45 rows), with 52 stitches remaining. 4. Shape neck. Wrong side of knit facing. knit 40 stitches. Slip last 12 stitches to holder. Next row. Dec 1 st at neck edge (right end) every row 12 times, until 28 stitches remain. 5. knit even until armhole measures 9,3 ins (74 rows). 6. Shoulder shaping. Cast off as for back. 7. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing shapings. SLEEVES: 1. Cast on 58 stitches on size 4 needles and use Stocking Stitch. 2. Inc 1 st at each end of every 8th row 5 times, then every 9th row 10 times to 88 stitches (130 rows total). 3. knit even until sleeve measures 17,2 ins (138 rows). 4. Shape cap. Cast off 8 stitches at beg of next two rows (72 stitches rem). Dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 3 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 16 times, then dec 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 3 times. Cast off remaining 28 stitches loosely. SHOULDER SEAMS: 1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams. ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: --- by hand on size 3 needles. 1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 12 stitches from right front neck holder, 31 stitches from right front neck edge, 4 stitches from right back neck edge, 41 stitches from back neck holder, 4 stitches from left back neck edge, , 31 stitches from left front neck edge and 12 stitches from left front neck holder. Total 135 stitches. 2. knit 1,3 ins (12 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. 3. Cast off loosely. FINISHING: 1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew any remaining seams. 2. Finish open edges of cardigan fronts; some suggestions are: crochet edging, I-cord, zipper. 3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 18,3 for body and sleeves 0,0 for ribbing and/or hems 0,4 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 18,7 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ |
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