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Free men's cardigan knitting pattern with round yoke, for man( no patterns or images? go back to the main page for a free pattern from www.jessica-tromp.nl ) |
men's knitting patterns with round yoke , knitted top-down and flat with straight knitting needlesThe basic knit fabric (usually called a stocking or stockinette pattern) has a definite right side and wrong side. Because the yarn holding rows together is all on the front, and the yarn holding side-by-side stitches together is all on the back, stockinette stitch has a strong tendency to curl toward the front on the top and bottom, and toward the back on the left and right side. |
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Circular Top-Down Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and Vertical Rib front bands Round Yoke shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Flat front neck and Flat back neck with Single Band collar Designed : 9-7-2009 Knitting Pattern name: round yoke top - down Size: Standard Man 40 ( chestsize 40 inches ) 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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4 mm circular needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm circular needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 43,0 Armhole: 19,5 Top Neck Opening: 9,7 Hem Width: 8,9 Front Neck Width: 0,0 Sleeve Top: 15,0 Front Neck Depth: 0,0 Hem Width: 40,5 Sleeve Bottom: 9,9 Sleeve Length: 18,8 Body Length: 25,0 Hem Length: 2,3 Collar Length: 1,0 Hem Length: 2,8 Front Band Width 1,0 Number of buttons: 8 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). FLAT FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: 1. Cast on 128 stitches on size 3 circular needle loosely. Do NOT join the round; this cardigan will be knitted flat. 2. knit 1,0 ins (9 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. ROUND YOKE: Basic instructions for a standard round yoke with an even-row, equal-stitch spacing over four shaping rounds are given below. 1. With size 4 needles knit round yoke shaping, increasing from top to bottom of yoke as follows. Rows 1 to 14: knit even on 128 stitches. Row 15: Inc 62 stitches evenly across the row to total 190 stitches. (* [K3, M1] once, then [K2, M1] 14 times * 4 times, then [K2, M1] twice.) Rows 16 to 30: knit even on 190 stitches. Row 31: Inc 62 stitches evenly across the row to total 252 stitches. (* [K4, M1] once, then [K3, M1] 14 times * 4 times, then [K3, M1] twice.) Rows 32 to 45: knit even on 252 stitches. Row 46: Inc 62 stitches evenly across the row to total 314 stitches. (* [P5, M1] once, then [P4, M1] 14 times * 4 times, then [P4, M1] twice.) Rows 47 to 61: knit even on 314 stitches. Row 62: Inc 62 stitches evenly across the row to total 376 stitches. (* [P6, M1] once, then [P5, M1] 14 times * 4 times, then [P5, M1] twice.) Rows 63 to 78: knit even on 376 stitches. 2. Split the yoke into front, back and sleeve sections as follows. Starting at beg of round, slip stitches for each section to separate holders: 55 stitches for left front, 76 stitches for left sleeve, 114 stitches for back, 76 stitches for right sleeve, and 55 stitches for right front. BODY (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing, using size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch, knit stitches from left front holder, cast on 14 stitches for underarm, knit stitches from back holder, cast on 14 stitches for second underarm and finally knit stitches from right front holder. Total 252 stitches for body. 2. knit even until piece measures 12,5 ins (100 rows) from armhole. Dec 8 stitches evenly across the last row to 244 stitches. 3. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 25 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. SLEEVE (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing and size 4 needles, re-join yarn and knit stitches from right sleeve holder. Cast on 14 stitches for underarm. Total 90 stitches for sleeve. Join the circle, taking care not to twist the stitches. Mark the sleeve 'seam' midway on the underarm. 2. Dec 1 st both sides of the marker of every 7th round 3 times, then every 8th round 13 times to 58 stitches (125 rounds total). 3. knit even until sleeve measures 16,5 ins (132 rounds). Dec 5 stitches evenly across the last row (53 stitches remaining). 4. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 21 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. 5. knit left sleeve in the same way. BUTTON BAND: 1. Cast on 8 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 26,0 ins. 2. Check that this length is sufficient, when slightly stretched, to go up cardigan front, from bottom of front hem to top of collar band. Rib more if necessary. 3. Cast off. Sew button band to left front for girls/women, right front for boys/men. 4. Mark positions for 8 buttons, the first one 0,5 ins above the band bottom, the last one 0,5 ins below the band top. The rest should be evenly spaced between these two, approximately 3,6 ins apart. BUTTONHOLE BAND: 1. knit buttonhole band as for button band, knitting buttonholes at the marked positions as follows: With the right side of knit facing, rib 2 stitches, cast off next 2 st, rib to end. Next row. Rib 4 stitches, cast on 2 st over cast off st(s), rib to end. 2. Sew buttons at marked positions on the button band. 3. Sew buttonhole band to cardigan front, being careful to align buttonholes with buttons. FINISHING: 1. Graft or sew the sleeve and body stitches together at the underarms. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 15,9 for body and sleeves 2,0 for ribbing and/or hems 1,2 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 19,1 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Circular Top-Down Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and Vertical Rib front bands Round Yoke shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Flat front neck and Flat back neck with Single Band collar Designed : 9-7-2009 Knitting Pattern name: round yoke top - down Size: Standard Man 42 ( chestsize 42 inches ) 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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4 mm circular needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm circular needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 45,1 Armhole: 20,1 Top Neck Opening: 10,0 Hem Width: 9,2 Front Neck Width: 0,0 Sleeve Top: 15,6 Front Neck Depth: 0,0 Hem Width: 42,6 Sleeve Bottom: 10,2 Sleeve Length: 19,0 Body Length: 25,6 Hem Length: 2,3 Collar Length: 1,0 Hem Length: 2,8 Front Band Width 1,0 Number of buttons: 8 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). FLAT FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: 1. Cast on 132 stitches on size 3 circular needle loosely. Do NOT join the round; this cardigan will be knitted flat. 2. knit 1,0 ins (9 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. ROUND YOKE: Basic instructions for a standard round yoke with an even-row, equal-stitch spacing over four shaping rounds are given below. 1. With size 4 needles knit round yoke shaping, increasing from top to bottom of yoke as follows. Rows 1 to 15: knit even on 132 stitches. Row 16: Inc 66 stitches evenly across the row to total 198 stitches. ([P2, M1] 66 times.) Rows 17 to 31: knit even on 198 stitches. Row 32: Inc 66 stitches evenly across the row to total 264 stitches. ([P3, M1] 66 times.) Rows 33 to 47: knit even on 264 stitches. Row 48: Inc 66 stitches evenly across the row to total 330 stitches. ([P4, M1] 66 times.) Rows 49 to 63: knit even on 330 stitches. Row 64: Inc 66 stitches evenly across the row to total 396 stitches. ([P5, M1] 66 times.) Rows 65 to 81: knit even on 396 stitches. 2. Split the yoke into front, back and sleeve sections as follows. Starting at beg of round, slip stitches for each section to separate holders: 58 stitches for left front, 80 stitches for left sleeve, 120 stitches for back, 80 stitches for right sleeve, and 58 stitches for right front. BODY (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing, using size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch, knit stitches from left front holder, cast on 14 stitches for underarm, knit stitches from back holder, cast on 14 stitches for second underarm and finally knit stitches from right front holder. Total 264 stitches for body. 2. knit even until piece measures 12,8 ins (102 rows) from armhole. Dec 8 stitches evenly across the last row to 256 stitches. 3. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 25 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. SLEEVE (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing and size 4 needles, re-join yarn and knit stitches from right sleeve holder. Cast on 14 stitches for underarm. Total 94 stitches for sleeve. Join the circle, taking care not to twist the stitches. Mark the sleeve 'seam' midway on the underarm. 2. Dec 1 st both sides of the marker of every 7th round 9 times, then every 8th round 8 times to 60 stitches (127 rounds total). 3. knit even until sleeve measures 16,7 ins (134 rounds). Dec 5 stitches evenly across the last row (55 stitches remaining). 4. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 21 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. 5. knit left sleeve in the same way. BUTTON BAND: 1. Cast on 8 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 26,7 ins. 2. Check that this length is sufficient, when slightly stretched, to go up cardigan front, from bottom of front hem to top of collar band. Rib more if necessary. 3. Cast off. Sew button band to left front for girls/women, right front for boys/men. 4. Mark positions for 8 buttons, the first one 0,5 ins above the band bottom, the last one 0,5 ins below the band top. The rest should be evenly spaced between these two, approximately 3,7 ins apart. BUTTONHOLE BAND: 1. knit buttonhole band as for button band, knitting buttonholes at the marked positions as follows: With the right side of knit facing, rib 2 stitches, cast off next 2 st, rib to end. Next row. Rib 4 stitches, cast on 2 st over cast off st(s), rib to end. 2. Sew buttons at marked positions on the button band. 3. Sew buttonhole band to cardigan front, being careful to align buttonholes with buttons. FINISHING: 1. Graft or sew the sleeve and body stitches together at the underarms. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 17,0 for body and sleeves 2,1 for ribbing and/or hems 1,2 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 20,3 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Circular Top-Down Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and Vertical Rib front bands Round Yoke shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Flat front neck and Flat back neck with Single Band collar Designed : 9-7-2009 Knitting Pattern name: round yoke top - down Size: Standard Man 44 ( chestsize 44 inches ) 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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4 mm circular needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm circular needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 47,2 Armhole: 20,6 Top Neck Opening: 10,3 Hem Width: 9,5 Front Neck Width: 0,0 Sleeve Top: 16,1 Front Neck Depth: 0,0 Hem Width: 44,9 Sleeve Bottom: 10,6 Sleeve Length: 19,3 Body Length: 25,9 Hem Length: 2,3 Collar Length: 1,0 Hem Length: 2,8 Front Band Width 1,0 Number of buttons: 8 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). FLAT FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: 1. Cast on 138 stitches on size 3 circular needle loosely. Do NOT join the round; this cardigan will be knitted flat. 2. knit 1,0 ins (9 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. ROUND YOKE: Basic instructions for a standard round yoke with an even-row, equal-stitch spacing over four shaping rounds are given below. 1. With size 4 needles knit round yoke shaping, increasing from top to bottom of yoke as follows. Rows 1 to 15: knit even on 138 stitches. Row 16: Inc 69 stitches evenly across the row to total 207 stitches. ([P2, M1] 69 times.) Rows 17 to 32: knit even on 207 stitches. Row 33: Inc 69 stitches evenly across the row to total 276 stitches. ([K3, M1] 69 times.) Rows 34 to 48: knit even on 276 stitches. Row 49: Inc 69 stitches evenly across the row to total 345 stitches. ([K4, M1] 69 times.) Rows 50 to 65: knit even on 345 stitches. Row 66: Inc 71 stitches evenly across the row to total 416 stitches. (* [P5, M1] 6 times, then [P4, M1] once * 10 times, then [P5, M1] once.) Rows 67 to 83: knit even on 416 stitches. 2. Split the yoke into front, back and sleeve sections as follows. Starting at beg of round, slip stitches for each section to separate holders: 61 stitches for left front, 83 stitches for left sleeve, 128 stitches for back, 83 stitches for right sleeve, and 61 stitches for right front. BODY (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing, using size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch, knit stitches from left front holder, cast on 14 stitches for underarm, knit stitches from back holder, cast on 14 stitches for second underarm and finally knit stitches from right front holder. Total 278 stitches for body. 2. knit even until piece measures 12,8 ins (102 rows) from armhole. Dec 8 stitches evenly across the last row to 270 stitches. 3. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 25 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. SLEEVE (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing and size 4 needles, re-join yarn and knit stitches from right sleeve holder. Cast on 14 stitches for underarm. Total 97 stitches for sleeve. Join the circle, taking care not to twist the stitches. Mark the sleeve 'seam' midway on the underarm. 2. Dec 1 st both sides of the marker of every 7th round 7 times, then every 8th round 10 times to 63 stitches (129 rounds total). 3. knit even until sleeve measures 17,0 ins (136 rounds). Dec 6 stitches evenly across the last row (57 stitches remaining). 4. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 21 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. 5. knit left sleeve in the same way. BUTTON BAND: 1. Cast on 8 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 26,9 ins. 2. Check that this length is sufficient, when slightly stretched, to go up cardigan front, from bottom of front hem to top of collar band. Rib more if necessary. 3. Cast off. Sew button band to left front for girls/women, right front for boys/men. 4. Mark positions for 8 buttons, the first one 0,5 ins above the band bottom, the last one 0,5 ins below the band top. The rest should be evenly spaced between these two, approximately 3,7 ins apart. BUTTONHOLE BAND: 1. knit buttonhole band as for button band, knitting buttonholes at the marked positions as follows: With the right side of knit facing, rib 2 stitches, cast off next 2 st, rib to end. Next row. Rib 4 stitches, cast on 2 st over cast off st(s), rib to end. 2. Sew buttons at marked positions on the button band. 3. Sew buttonhole band to cardigan front, being careful to align buttonholes with buttons. FINISHING: 1. Graft or sew the sleeve and body stitches together at the underarms. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 18,1 for body and sleeves 2,2 for ribbing and/or hems 1,2 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 21,5 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Circular Top-Down Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and Vertical Rib front bands Round Yoke shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Flat front neck and Flat back neck with Single Band collar Designed : 9-7-2009 Knitting Pattern name: round yoke top - down Size: Standard Man 46 ( chestsize 46 inches ) 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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4 mm circular needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm circular needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 49,2 Armhole: 21,2 Top Neck Opening: 10,6 Hem Width: 9,8 Front Neck Width: 0,0 Sleeve Top: 16,7 Front Neck Depth: 0,0 Hem Width: 47,3 Sleeve Bottom: 10,9 Sleeve Length: 19,5 Body Length: 26,3 Hem Length: 2,5 Collar Length: 1,3 Hem Length: 3,0 Front Band Width 1,3 Number of buttons: 8 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). FLAT FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: 1. Cast on 144 stitches on size 3 circular needle loosely. Do NOT join the round; this cardigan will be knitted flat. 2. knit 1,3 ins (12 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. ROUND YOKE: Basic instructions for a standard round yoke with an even-row, equal-stitch spacing over four shaping rounds are given below. 1. With size 4 needles knit round yoke shaping, increasing from top to bottom of yoke as follows. Rows 1 to 16: knit even on 144 stitches. Row 17: Inc 70 stitches evenly across the row to total 214 stitches. (* [K3, M1] once, then [K2, M1] 16 times * 4 times, then [K2, M1] twice.) Rows 18 to 33: knit even on 214 stitches. Row 34: Inc 70 stitches evenly across the row to total 284 stitches. (* [P4, M1] once, then [P3, M1] 16 times * 4 times, then [P3, M1] twice.) Rows 35 to 50: knit even on 284 stitches. Row 51: Inc 70 stitches evenly across the row to total 354 stitches. (* [K5, M1] once, then [K4, M1] 16 times * 4 times, then [K4, M1] twice.) Rows 52 to 67: knit even on 354 stitches. Row 68: Inc 72 stitches evenly across the row to total 426 stitches. (* [P5, M1] 11 times, then [P4, M1] once * 6 times.) Rows 69 to 85: knit even on 426 stitches. 2. Split the yoke into front, back and sleeve sections as follows. Starting at beg of round, slip stitches for each section to separate holders: 63 stitches for left front, 84 stitches for left sleeve, 132 stitches for back, 84 stitches for right sleeve, and 63 stitches for right front. BODY (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing, using size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch, knit stitches from left front holder, cast on 16 stitches for underarm, knit stitches from back holder, cast on 16 stitches for second underarm and finally knit stitches from right front holder. Total 290 stitches for body. 2. knit even until piece measures 12,8 ins (102 rows) from armhole. Dec 10 stitches evenly across the last row to 284 stitches. 3. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 27 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. SLEEVE (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing and size 4 needles, re-join yarn and knit stitches from right sleeve holder. Cast on 16 stitches for underarm. Total 100 stitches for sleeve. Join the circle, taking care not to twist the stitches. Mark the sleeve 'seam' midway on the underarm. 2. Dec 1 st both sides of the marker of every 7th round 15 times, then every 8th round 3 times to 64 stitches (129 rounds total). 3. knit even until sleeve measures 17,0 ins (136 rounds). Dec 5 stitches evenly across the last row (59 stitches remaining). 4. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 22 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. 5. knit left sleeve in the same way. BUTTON BAND: 1. Cast on 10 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 27,7 ins. 2. Check that this length is sufficient, when slightly stretched, to go up cardigan front, from bottom of front hem to top of collar band. Rib more if necessary. 3. Cast off. Sew button band to left front for girls/women, right front for boys/men. 4. Mark positions for 8 buttons, the first one 0,5 ins above the band bottom, the last one 0,5 ins below the band top. The rest should be evenly spaced between these two, approximately 3,8 ins apart. BUTTONHOLE BAND: 1. knit buttonhole band as for button band, knitting buttonholes at the marked positions as follows: With the right side of knit facing, rib 3 stitches, cast off next 2 st, rib to end. Next row. Rib 5 stitches, cast on 2 st over cast off st(s), rib to end. 2. Sew buttons at marked positions on the button band. 3. Sew buttonhole band to cardigan front, being careful to align buttonholes with buttons. FINISHING: 1. Graft or sew the sleeve and body stitches together at the underarms. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 18,9 for body and sleeves 2,5 for ribbing and/or hems 1,6 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 23,0 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ Circular Top-Down Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and Vertical Rib front bands Round Yoke shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing Flat front neck and Flat back neck with Single Band collar Designed : 9-7-2009 Knitting Pattern name: round yoke top - down Size: Standard Man 48 ( chestsize 48 inches ) 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): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 4 mm circular needles Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm circular needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 51,3 Armhole: 21,8 Top Neck Opening: 10,9 Hem Width: 10,1 Front Neck Width: 0,0 Sleeve Top: 17,3 Front Neck Depth: 0,0 Hem Width: 49,4 Sleeve Bottom: 11,3 Sleeve Length: 19,8 Body Length: 26,9 Hem Length: 2,5 Collar Length: 1,3 Hem Length: 3,0 Front Band Width 1,3 Number of buttons: 8 Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping). FLAT FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR: 1. Cast on 144 stitches on size 3 circular needle loosely. Do NOT join the round; this cardigan will be knitted flat. 2. knit 1,3 ins (12 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. ROUND YOKE: Basic instructions for a standard round yoke with an even-row, equal-stitch spacing over four shaping rounds are given below. 1. With size 4 needles knit round yoke shaping, increasing from top to bottom of yoke as follows. Rows 1 to 16: knit even on 144 stitches. Row 17: Inc 75 stitches evenly across the row to total 219 stitches. (* [K2, M1] 11 times, then [K1, M1] once * 6 times, then [K2, M1] 3 times.) Rows 18 to 34: knit even on 219 stitches. Row 35: Inc 75 stitches evenly across the row to total 294 stitches. (* [K3, M1] 11 times, then [K2, M1] once * 6 times, then [K3, M1] 3 times.) Rows 36 to 51: knit even on 294 stitches. Row 52: Inc 75 stitches evenly across the row to total 369 stitches. (* [P4, M1] 11 times, then [P3, M1] once * 6 times, then [P4, M1] 3 times.) Rows 53 to 69: knit even on 369 stitches. Row 70: Inc 77 stitches evenly across the row to total 446 stitches. (* [P5, M1] 3 times, then [P4, M1] once * 16 times, then [P5, M1] 13 times.) Rows 71 to 88: knit even on 446 stitches. 2. Split the yoke into front, back and sleeve sections as follows. Starting at beg of round, slip stitches for each section to separate holders: 66 stitches for left front, 88 stitches for left sleeve, 138 stitches for back, 88 stitches for right sleeve, and 66 stitches for right front. BODY (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing, using size 4 needles and Stocking Stitch, knit stitches from left front holder, cast on 16 stitches for underarm, knit stitches from back holder, cast on 16 stitches for second underarm and finally knit stitches from right front holder. Total 302 stitches for body. 2. knit even until piece measures 13,0 ins (104 rows) from armhole. Dec 10 stitches evenly across the last row to 296 stitches. 3. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 27 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. SLEEVE (ARMHOLE TO HEM): 1. With right side facing and size 4 needles, re-join yarn and knit stitches from right sleeve holder. Cast on 16 stitches for underarm. Total 104 stitches for sleeve. Join the circle, taking care not to twist the stitches. Mark the sleeve 'seam' midway on the underarm. 2. Dec 1 st both sides of the marker of every 7th round 12 times, then every 8th round 6 times to 68 stitches (132 rounds total). 3. knit even until sleeve measures 17,3 ins (139 rounds). Dec 7 stitches evenly across the last row (61 stitches remaining). 4. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 22 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely. 5. knit left sleeve in the same way. BUTTON BAND: 1. Cast on 10 stitches on size 3 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 28,3 ins. 2. Check that this length is sufficient, when slightly stretched, to go up cardigan front, from bottom of front hem to top of collar band. Rib more if necessary. 3. Cast off. Sew button band to left front for girls/women, right front for boys/men. 4. Mark positions for 8 buttons, the first one 0,6 ins above the band bottom, the last one 0,6 ins below the band top. The rest should be evenly spaced between these two, approximately 3,9 ins apart. BUTTONHOLE BAND: 1. knit buttonhole band as for button band, knitting buttonholes at the marked positions as follows: With the right side of knit facing, rib 3 stitches, cast off next 2 st, rib to end. Next row. Rib 5 stitches, cast on 2 st over cast off st(s), rib to end. 2. Sew buttons at marked positions on the button band. 3. Sew buttonhole band to cardigan front, being careful to align buttonholes with buttons. FINISHING: 1. Graft or sew the sleeve and body stitches together at the underarms. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends. REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ): 20,2 for body and sleeves 2,6 for ribbing and/or hems 1,6 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands) 24,4 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™ |
