Mens Half Zip Lightweight Sweater Pattern
This mens half zip lightweight sweater is a versatile and stylish addition to any wardrobe. It is perfect for layering and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. The pattern features a classic half zip design and is worked in a lightweight yarn for a comfortable fit.
Materials:
- Yarn: Sport weight yarn (UK: 5 ply; Metric: 12 wpi)
- Needles: US 4 (3.5mm) and US 6 (4.0mm) knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Gauge:
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needles
Size:
This pattern is written in one size to fit a Men's medium (chest size 38-40 inches). See pattern notes for adjustments.
Instructions:
- Back: Cast on 100 stitches using smaller needles. Work in 2x2 rib for 2 inches.
- Switch to larger needles and work in stockinette stitch until piece measures 16 inches from cast on edge.
- Shape armholes: Bind off 5 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Continue in stockinette stitch.
- Shape shoulders: Bind off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 4 rows. Bind off remaining stitches.
- Front: Work as for back until piece measures 14 inches from cast on edge.
- Shape armholes: Bind off 5 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Continue in stockinette stitch.
- Shape shoulders: At the same time, when armholes measure the same as back, shape neck by binding off center 24 stitches and working each side separately. Bind off 3 stitches at the neck edge 3 times. Bind off remaining stitches.
- Sleeves: Cast on 48 stitches using smaller needles. Work in 2x2 rib for 2 inches.
- Switch to larger needles and work in stockinette stitch, increasing 1 stitch at each end every 8th row until there are 60 stitches. Work even until sleeve measures 18 inches from cast on edge.
- Shape cap: Bind off 5 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Bind off remaining stitches.
- Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Set in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams. Pick up stitches around neck edge and work in 2x2 rib for 1 inch. Bind off loosely.
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