How to knit a men's sweater

The men's wardrobe does not have a wide variety of types of clothing. The sweater is an integral part of it. After all, this is not only an element that will warm you up in cold weather, but also a beautiful, stylish thing.

Knitted items never go out of style. Any woman can knit a sweater with her own hands. With its help, you can demonstrate your attention and care to your loved one. And also create a great gift for a male friend.

We'll tell you how to connect models that are relevant in 2018. Using our descriptions, you will be able to achieve success in knitting men's sweaters.

Preparing for work

Before you begin the main work of creating a stylish sweater, you need to a few preliminary steps.

• Select the appropriate model.
• Take measurements.
• Purchase the required amount of yarn and knitting needles.

The further process will depend on how carefully and thoroughly you follow these steps.If you do everything correctly, knitting will give you a lot of positive emotions.

Advice! Do not start knitting if you are in a bad mood or if you are feeling irritated.

Negative emotions will not allow you to do the job well and will lead to bandaging of the finished fabric.

Model selection

This stage is the main one in the process. It will depend on him what yarn to buy, how much and what size knitting needles you will need.

In order to make the right choice, you need to decide on several criteria.

• Seasonality. What weather is this item intended for? For example, for winter better to choose models from thick yarn, knitted aranamAnd. A for a warm spring or summer evening perfect fit openwork knitting.
• Knitting method: Bottom up, raglan or cross knit. Each method has a number of advantages. But for each craftswoman they will be individual. Some find it easier to knit with raglan, while others find it easier to knit from the bottom up. If you are new to needlework, then it is better to choose a simpler option.
• Practicality models. Immediately think through the qualities that you would like to embody in your product. So, a product with a high collar will protect your man from the cold, blowing wind.

Taking measurements

To work you will need the following measurements.

Volumes

• breasts: The measuring tape covers the torso along the line of the shoulder blades and passes through the protruding peaks of the chest.
• Taliyah: Measured at the waist.
• Hips: The tape measure runs at the top of the thighs and through the middle of the buttocks.

Girth

• Necks at the lowest point.

Length

• Sleeves.
• Products.

Based on these parameters, a pattern for the future sweater is constructed.

Selection of yarn and knitting needles

The last, but no less important, stage of preparation is the acquisition of yarn and knitting needles. Once you have decided on the model, it will be easier for you to make the right choice.

Yes, for men's sweaters for the winter It is better to knit from the following fibers: wool, mohair, alpaca, angora. A for the warm season — silk, viscose, linen and cotton. High-quality acrylic can be worn all year round.

You should also pay attention to the chosen pattern of the future sweater. For example, when choosing fancy yarn, you risk losing the beauty of the pattern or the uniqueness of the yarn. Therefore, it is advisable not to combine such material with complex but beautiful knits.

Choose knitting needles for yarn. Manufacturers indicate the size of the tool on each skein, but you can find it out yourself. For this you need to fold the thread in half. This will be the thickness of the knitting needle.

Important! To make one thing you will need one set of straight knitting needles for the main fabric and one knitting needles for knitting in the round.

How to knit a men's sweater

To please a man with a wonderful new thing, you will have to be patient. After all, this process requires sufficient time and perseverance, as well as attention and scrupulousness.

For the beginner knitter

For beginning craftswomen, complex patterns become a problem. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to models similar to those shown in the photo.

In this sample the attractiveness and originality of the item is achieved through an unusual color combination. This effect is ensured by the sectional coloring of the yarn.

To knit a sweater with a chest volume of 116 centimeters, you will need 650 g of sectional yarn with parameters 250 m\100 g and straight knitting needles 3.5 and 4.0.

Make a pattern for your future sweater based on the sample, adjusting it to your measurements.

Back detail

Knitting pattern

• Cast on 108 stitches on size 4.0 needles. Complete 6 cm with a single elastic band (1 p.\1 p.).
• Continue working with a purl stitch (in the outer rows everything is knitted as a purl, from the inside as a knit stitch) 48 cm.
• Next, from each edge, knit 4 outer loops with the front stitch (in the front rows all the loops are knitted, in the back rows - purl).
• In every second row to form a pattern, add the number of stitches knitted in stockinette stitch as follows: 1x3 sts; 1x2 p.; 5x1 p.
• In total, you should end up with the following distribution of stitches: 1 edge stitch, 14 knit stitches. satin stitch, purl 78 stitches. satin stitch, 1 edge.
• At a height of 66 cm from the beginning of the edge, bind off the middle 26 loops.
• Then finish both halves separately.
• From the inside in the front rows, knit three knit stitches and two knit stitches (slip the first loop as a knit stitch, knit the second one and pull it through the first loop) 8 times.
• On the inside of the loop, knit according to the pattern.
• At the same time as forming the neckline, decrease the stitches for the oblique shoulder line as follows. In every second row, remove 1x6 sts, 5x5 sts from the outer edge.
• Knit the second side in the same way.

Front part

Follow same steps as for the rear part, but with a deeper neckline.

This is done as follows. At a height of 64 cm, close the middle 18 sts. To decorate the neckline, remove 14x1 sts from the inner edge. Make an oblique shoulder line in the same way as on the back part.

Side bars (2 pcs.)

On 4.0 needles, cast on 24 sts and knit 6 cm with 1x1 rib.

The order of distribution of patterns looks like this: edge stitch, 3 stitches in stockinette stitch, 16 stitches in purl stitch, 3 stitches in stockinette stitch, edge stitch. After 48 cm from the starting row, finish knitting.

Sleeve (2 pcs.)

• Cast on 4.0 knitting needles to 54 sts and knit 9 cm with 1X1 elastic band.
• Continue working with the purl stitch, adding 1 stitch on both sides in every sixth row to make 94 stitches.
• After 52 cm from the start of knitting, form a sleeve cap. To do this, on both sides, remove 1x6 sts, 2x3 sts, 12x2 sts in every second row.
• Next bind off the remaining 22 sts.

Assembly

• Treat the knitted sweater with WTO (wet heat treatment).
• Sew shoulder seams.
• Cast on 100 sts on 3.5 needles along the neckline.
• Tie 6 p. elastic band 1x1.
• Sew the side trims to the front and back pieces.
• Sew in the sleeves.

Youth model

If you are planning to give your boyfriend a handmade gift, then this stylish youth sweater is perfect for this purpose.

Combining brightly colored yarn and an interesting combination of a checkerboard pattern with a convex elastic band, this model is suitable for both a teenage boy and a confident guy.

For knitting, you will need high-quality acrylic yarn with parameters of 120 g per 50 m in the amount of 650 g, as well as knitting needles of two sizes: 3.5 and 4.0.

Before starting work, make a pattern according to your measurements and make calculations based on the related sample.

Back

Get acquainted with the work schemes.

Using 3.5 knitting needles, cast on the estimated number of stitches and knit according to the pattern 1 7 cm.

Next, using knitting needles No. 4.0, continue the fabric with the pattern from diagram 2.

Make a part of the required length by forming a neck.

Before

Proceed similarly to the back part only with a deeper neckline.

Sleeves

• Cast on the estimated number of stitches on 3.5 knitting needles and knit in pattern 1 to the desired length.
• Make allowances for the bevel.
• Form a sleeve cap.

Assembly

Assemble the pieces starting from the shoulder seams. To cut the neckline on the top side, knit 8 r. pattern according to scheme 1.

With a braid pattern

If you already have knitting skills or are willing to take risks to protect your man from the winter cold, turn your attention to arans.

Cable patterns are a suitable option for men's sweaters. They not only create a dense fabric, but also look stylish and emphasize masculinity with their smooth lines.

To make this model a reality, take 650–800 g of wool (240 m\100 g) and knitting needles 3.5 and 4.5. And also follow the pattern according to the sample.

Having chosen the size you need, we knit a sweater according to the available description.

Top to bottom (seamless knitting)

If you want to do unusual work, link this option. The highlight of this method is that the work is done from top to bottom with a single canvas.

Materials for work: 800-1000 g of wool yarn (250 g\100 m), stocking needles 3.0 and 3.5, as well as circular knitting needles of these sizes and a knitting needle for knitting braids.

Attention! With this knitting option, no pattern is made. Calculations are carried out using a linked sample, and the part is periodically tried on to make adjustments.

The process begins by casting on the required number of stitches on 3.5 stocking needles and knitting a collar of the required size. This model uses a 1x1 elastic band with a length of 15 cm.

Then, on both sides for the shoulder straps, one quarter of the total number of loops is counted.

We transfer the remaining two quarters to knitting pins and knit the chevrons in a pattern of braids of the required length.

Continue knitting on knitting needles 3.5. Their number and type are selected individually depending on your size.

We throw the edge loops of the chevrons onto knitting pins.

Next, along the side edges of the chevrons, we collect loops for knitting the front and back elements, including a quarter of the loops from the collar.

The front and back parts can be finished separately or combined into a common fabric at armpit level. A pattern of diamonds is knitted in the center, and braids along the edges. Along the bottom, on 3.0 needles, knit the required number of rows with a 1x1 elastic band.

For the sleeves, cast on the required number of loops along the edge of the floodplain and include the edge loops of the chevrons among them. On the sleeve, continue the braid pattern from the shoulder. Knit the remaining stitches in stockinette stitch. Finish the piece with a 1x1 elastic band.

Pattern options

You can use these patterns to knit braids and diamonds.

Rhombus

Braids

Diagonal elastic

Important! This method requires great skill and skill, as it is performed by eye.

With a "deer" pattern

Another popular men's sweater pattern that is a fashion classic is the Scandinavian deer pattern.

Previously, the bride gave such a sweater to her groom as a talisman of his masculine strength.

Using the description below, it will not be difficult for you to knit this wonderful thing.

Tips for knitting a men's sweater

And finally, I would like to give some tips to achieve a better result.

• Even with a ready-made description, make your own pattern and knit a sample.
• Remember: no knitting craftswomen are alike, therefore The density of the fabric will still be different when using the same knitting needles and yarn.
• Apply the product to patterns more oftene. This will allow you to notice an error or deviation in time and make the necessary adjustments.
• Don't neglect the WTO, especially if the sweater is intended as a gift.
• If you are using metal knitting needles, Wipe their surface with a soft cloth before use.

Happy stitches and happy knitting!