Norwegian Wool Sweater for Men
Create a classic and stylish Norwegian wool sweater for men with this detailed knitting pattern. The design features a beautiful combination of green, white, and black, perfect for a timeless look.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight wool yarn in green, white, and black
- Knitting Needles: US 8 / UK 6 / 5mm
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Size:
Men's Medium
Pattern:
- Front:
Using the green yarn, cast on 100 stitches. Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 2 inches.
- Switch to white yarn and continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures 12 inches from cast on edge.
- Switch to black yarn and knit for 6 inches.
- Switch back to green yarn and continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures 16 inches from cast on edge.
- Bind off.
- Back:
Work the same as the front.
- Sleeves (make 2):
Using green yarn, cast on 40 stitches. Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 2 inches.
- Switch to white yarn and continue in stockinette stitch, increasing 1 stitch at each end every 4th row, until piece measures 18 inches from cast on edge.
- Switch to black yarn and knit for 4 inches.
- Switch back to green yarn and knit in stockinette stitch until piece measures 22 inches from cast on edge.
- Bind off.
- Finishing:
Seam the sides and sleeves of the sweater. Sew the sleeves to the body. Weave in all ends.