Knit a warm jersey for him
This casual men’s sweater is ideal for weekends. The simple stitch pattern adds texture to a basic design and is easy to master
MEASUREMENTS
To fit chest 89-94 (99-104; 109-114; 119-124; 129-134; 139-144) cm Actual chest measurement 98 (108;118;129;140;150) cm Length to back neck 66 (68;69;70;72;73) cm Sleeve length 46 (46;47;47;48;48) cm
MATERIALS
Note: the sweater is designed in a standard Aran yarn. S 6 (6;7;7;7;8) x 100 g balls of Stylecraft Life Aran in Grey, Shade 2419 S 1 pair each 4 mm and 5 mm
knitting needles S 2 stitch holders S Coloured markers S Tapestry needle
TENSION
19 sts and 28 rows to 10 cm measured over textured patt using 5 mm Ns.
FRONT
Using 4 mm Ns, c/on 87 (97;107; 117;127;137) sts. 1st row (RS): k2, * p1, k1; rep from * to last st, k1. 2nd row: k1, * p1, k1; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form the rib patt. Rep these 2 rib rows for 6 cm, ending with a RS row. Inc row: rib 9, M1, [rib 14 (16;18; 20;22;24), M1] 5 times, rib to end [93 (103;113;123;133;143) sts]. Change to 5 mm Ns and work in textured patt as folls: 1st row (RS): k. 2nd row: p. 3rd row: p5, * k3, p7; rep from * to last 8 sts, k3, p5. 4th row: p. 5th row: k. 6th row: p3, * k7, p3; rep from * to end. These 6 rows form the patt. Cont in patt until work measures 42 cm from the beg, ending with a WS row. Place a coloured marker at the centre of the last row. Shape armholes C/off 5 (7;8;10;12;13) sts at beg of next 2 rows [83 (89;97; 103;109;117) sts]. Dec 1 st at each end of the row on the next 3 (5;5;7;7;9) rows [77 (79;87;89;95;99) sts]. Dec 1 st at each end of every foll alt row until there are 71 (75;81; 85;91;95) sts on the Ns. Cont straight in patt on these 71 (75;81;85;91;95) sts until work measures 15 (15;17;18;18;19) cm from the coloured marker, ending with a WS row. Shape neck Next row: patt 27 (28;30; 32;34;35) sts, turn and leave the rem 44 (47;51;53;57;60) sts on a spare N. Work on the first set of sts only. Dec 1 st at neck edge on the next 5 rows [22 (23;25; 27;29;30) sts]. Cont straight in patt on these 22 (23;25;27;29;30) sts until work measures 21 (23;24;25;27;28) cm from the coloured marker, ending with a WS row. Shape shoulder C/off 5 (6;6;7;7;7) sts at beg of next row and foll 2 alt rows [7 (5;7; 6;8;9) sts]. Patt 1 row. C/off these rem 7 (5;7;6;8;9) sts. Shape other side of neck With the RS facing, sl the next 17 (19;21;21;23;25) sts onto a st holder for the centre front neck, rejoin yarn to rem 27 (28;30;32;34;35) sts and patt to end. Dec 1 st at neck edge on the next 5 rows [22 (23;25; 27;29;30) sts]. Cont straight in patt on these 22 (23;25;27;29;30) sts without shaping until work measures 21 (23;24; 25;27;28) cm from the coloured marker, ending with a RS row. Shape shoulder C/off 5 (6;6;7;7;7) sts at beg of next row and foll 2 alt rows [7 (5;7;6;8;9) sts]. Patt 1 row. C/off these rem 7 (5;7;6;8;9) sts.
BACK
Work exactly as given for Front, omitting the neck shaping, until work measures the same as Front to beg of shoulder shaping, ending with a WS row. Shape shoulders C/off 5 (6;6;7;7;7) sts at beg of next 6 rows [41 (39;45; 43;49;53) sts]. C/off 7 (5;7;6;8;9) sts at beg of next 2 rows [27 (29;31; 31;33;35) sts]. Sl the rem 27 (29;31;31;33;35) sts onto a st holder for centre back neck.
SLEEVES (both alike) Using 4 mm Ns, c/on 35 (37;37; 39;41;43) sts. Work 6 cm in rib as given for Front, ending with a RS row. Inc row: rib 4 (5;5;5;4;5) M1, [rib 9 (9;9;10;11;11), M1] 3 times, rib to end [39 (41;41;43;45;47) sts]. Change to 5 mm Ns and work in patt as folls: 1st row: k. 2nd row: p. 3rd row: p3 (4;4;5;6:7), * k3, p7; rep from * to last 6 (7;7; 8;9;10) sts, k3, p3 (4;4;5;6;7). 4th row: p. These 4 rows set the patt. Now cont in patt as set, and at the same time inc 1 st at each end of the row on the next and every foll 4th row until you have 47 (61;69; 77;81;95) sts on the Ns. Work all the extra sts into patt. Now inc 1 st at each end of the row on every foll 6th row until you have 75 (81;85;89;93:99) sts on the Ns. Cont in patt on these 75 (81;85; 89;93;99) sts without shaping until sleeve measures 46 (46;47; 47;48;48) cm from the beg, ending with a WS row. Shape sleeve top C/off 5 (7;8;10;12;13) sts at beg of next 2 rows [65 (67;69; 69;69;73) sts]. Patt 2 (4;4;4;6;6) rows on these sts without further shaping. Dec 1 st at each end of the row on the next and every foll 4th row until you have 61 (61;63;63;61;63) sts on the Ns. Dec 1 st at each end of the row on the next row and then on every foll alt row until you have 37 (39;39; 39;39;43) sts on the Ns. Now dec 1 st at each end of every row until you have 27 (29;29; 29;29;33) sts on the Ns. C/off these 27 (29;29; 29;29;33) sts. Place a coloured marker on the centre stitch of the c/off row.
NECKBAND
Using a back stitch, join the right shoulder seam. With the RS facing and using 4 mm Ns, pick up and k 19 (21;21; 21;23;23) sts evenly down the left front neck, k across the 17 (19;21;21;23;25) sts held on the st holder for centre front neck, pick up and k 20 (22;22;22;24;24) sts evenly up the right front neck, then k across the 27 (29;31;31;33;35) sts held on the st holder for centre back neck [83 (91;95; 95;103;107) sts]. Starting with a 2nd row of rib patt, work 7 rows in rib patt as given for the Front. C/off all sts ribwise.
TO MAKE UP
Using a back stitch, join the left shoulder seam and neckband. Fold the sleeves in half lengthways at the coloured marker in the c/off row, place the centre of the sleeve top into the centre of the shoulder seam, now sew the sleeves into the armholes, making sure the c/off sts at the armholes on the sleeves match the c/off sts at the armholes on the front and back. (Note: you may want to tack the sleeve head in position before you sew the actual seam for a perfect fit.) Using a ladder stitch, join the side and sleeve seams. Pin out the sweater to the given measurements. Cover with a clean damp towel and leave until dry. Do not press as you will flatten the stitch and spoil the texture.
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