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Measurements in CMS and GRAMS for
knitting patterns in American sizes and measurements in inches and ounces
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kinds of free basic patterns for women, knitting patterns for sweaters,
on this page,
in many different gauges.
If you aren't an experienced knitter,
you can still make handmade clothes with these women patterns.
With beautiful luxury knitting yarns or a combination of yarns, you can
create a great effect.
No matter how warm the summer, there are times when a sweater is essential.
Think about air-conditioned restaurants and theaters, and even sea breezes.
A cardigan sweater tied around the neck or waist, or draped over the shoulders,
can look fashionable and be ready to don should the temperature drop.
Handmade, luscious Fair Isle, argyle, Irish knit, entrelac -- the fanciest
knitting techniques, beautifully executed, appear around every corner, on
almost every shoulder.
Try also my free
knitting stitches or cable
patterns and free
women lace patterns,
or women patterns with cables
for real knitting challenges
and a lot of knitting patterns in text with a different
gauge than this page.
You can knit anything you want, with my basic patterns.
You can use any
knitting stitch and knit with any knitting yarn you like, if it has a similar gauge.
Needle size is not so important, every knitter knits differently. When you are looking at a pattern,
it is the gauge or tension swatch that really matters. This is the base for all my basic knitting patterns.
How ? First knit your knitting swatch,
if you want to knit in a fantasy knitting stitch, knit your swatch in this stitch,
then determine your gauge, now you
can choose a knitting pattern with the right
gauge, this way it will always fit,
no need for special yarns or needles, so simple.
Remember; the amount of stitches
are more important than rows,
because the required length of the garment, are in centimeters too.
Tip; combine knitting with crochet or embroidery. |
These women knitting patterns are based
on standard woman sizes in Europe.
Take a look at the clothes size conversion chart, at the bottom.
Then; keep in mind; You don't have a standard size. !
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when you are knitting the length from wrist to armhole and from hem to armhole
too.
When it is too short, keep knitting until desired length.
When it is too long;
You have to decrease and increase, more rapidly, then usual.
And stop knitting at the desired length. |
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designer clothes for women, found on the internet,
to be inspired by these beautiful designs |
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the easy conversion chart on the navigation bar at the left,
if you want to use inches instead of cms or use this converter
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TENSION SWATCH:
A tension or gauge swatch is one of the most important parts of your knitted
garment.
Without it, your garment will not fit. Always work a tension swatch
BEFORE knitting (or crocheting) your garment. The gauge can change, not
only between makes of yarn, but between different dye lots of the same yarn.
Your gauge can vary between different needle materials (e.g. bamboo or aluminum),
and between straight and circular knitting. Make your tension swatch and
be sure! It is also a good idea to check your gauge on the garment itself
part way through your project. The sooner these mistakes are caught, the
better.
Remember, also, to treat your swatch as you would your garment, e.g. wash,
dry, steam or block, BEFORE measuring. Lay it flat, pin it gently at ease
(do not stretch), and measure off either a fixed number of rows and stitches,
or count the rows and stitches over a fixed measurement. You can then convert
it to a standard 4 inch (10 cm) gauge, using the Calculator/Gauge Equivalents
option on the Main Menu
There are many different ways to make your tension swatch. Knit at least
30 sts by 30 rows to get an
accurate sample. You can measure out 4 inches in each direction, and count
the rows and stitches. With nubbly, mohair, or very fine yarns this is sometimes
quite difficult. In these cases, and especially easy on a knitting machine,
you can mark off a fixed number of rows and stitches as you are knitting
(e.g. 20 by 20).
If you are knitting the ribbing by machine, you may optionally
knit a ribbing swatch as well. Knit as for the body swatch, but using
your ribber and ribbing gauge. Measuring the rows is exactly as for the
body, but measuring the stitch gauge is a little trickier. If you
want the ribbing to just touch, and to lie at ease on the worn garment,
then measure it at ease. However, if you would like it to have a little
tension on the worn garment (for example, to fit snugly around the
sleeve cuffs), then measure the ribbing gauge with this amount of
stretch in the swatch.
In the same way, measuring the gauge on a stretchy rib or cable pattern
is tricky, because it is so variable. Many textured or ribbed tops are worn
with a slight or moderate stretch, and are meant to be tight-fitting. Therefore,
decide how much stretch you want in your garment and measure the gauge from
your swatch with that amount of stretch. |
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Sweater with cables
knitted by Trudi
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Knitted by Betty
with Phildar
hand knitting yarn |
You can’t cast
off more than 1 stitch, at the end of the row,
so if the pattern says;
Dec 2 st at each end of every alternate row,
it means;
Cast off 2 stitches, knit to end of row
( or round ), turn and cast off 2 stitches, knit to end of row.
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Picture of
knitting pattern
click and see what your
pattern will look like |
The numbers;
for instance 8 x 12 =
your gauge |
So you have to
knit a
tension swatch first
then choose your pattern
with the right gauge |
Sweaters with set-in shoulders in women's sizes 40 42 44 46 4840  42  44
 46  48
If you like these basic schematics, go to the basic schematic page, for more graphs.
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KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS
PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE.You can change the type of sleeve, if you stay in the same shoulder range.
If your pattern is for instance a V-neck sweater with long sleeves, and you want to have short sleeves...
Find a pattern with short sleeves with the same gauge
and shoulder type. |
basic patterns
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basic patterns
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sweater, V-neck,
set-in shoulders, no ribbing
vnecksweater 8 x 12
vnecksweater 10 x 14
vnecksweater 12 x 16
vnecksweater 14 x 19
vnecksweater 16 x 22
vnecksweater 18 x 24
vnecksweater 20 x 26
vnecksweater 22 x 30
vnecksweater 24 x 32 |
sweater, V-neck,
set-in shoulders
vnecksweater 8 x 12
vnecksweater 10 x 14
vnecksweater 12 x 16
vnecksweater 14 x 19
vnecksweater 16 x 22
vnecksweater 18 x 24
vnecksweater 20 x 26
vnecksweater 22 x 30
vnecksweater 24 x 32
vnecksweater 26 x 34
vnecksweater 28 x 37 |
sweater, V-neck, set-in shoulders,
fitted waist, hip-long
vnecksweater 8 x 12
vnecksweater 10 x 14
vnecksweater 12 x 16
vnecksweater 14 x 19
vnecksweater 16 x 22
vnecksweater 18 x 24
vnecksweater 20 x 26
vnecksweater 22 x 30
vnecksweater 24 x 32
V
neck pattern 30 x 42 |
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SET-IN SHOULDERS:
The default instructions for Sweaters are to cast off set-in shoulders in
sections over a number of rows (e.g. cast off 9 sts at the beginning of
the next 6 rows). However, many knitters find that short-rowing provides
a smoother slope on the shoulders. When the short-rowing is completed, the
stitches can be either cast off or placed on holders or waste yarn. Cast off
stitches would be sewn together following the standard instructions.
Live stitches are more likely to be grafted together for a flatter shoulder
seam.
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basic patterns
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sweater set-in shoulders,
round neck
crewnecksweater 12 x 16
crewnecksweater 13 x 20
crewnecksweater 14 x 19
crewnecksweater 16 x 22
crewnecksweater 18 x 24
crewnecksweater 20 x 26
crewnecksweater 22 x 30
crewnecksweater 24 x 32
crewnecksweater 26 x 34
crewnecksweater 28 x 37 |
sweater set-in shoulders,
round neck, no ribbing
knitting pattern 10 x 15
knitting pattern 11 x 18
knitting pattern 14 x 19
knitting pattern 16 x 22
knitting pattern 18 x 24
knitting pattern 20 x 26
knitting pattern 22 x 30
knitting pattern 24 x 32
knitting pattern 26 x 34
knitting pattern 28 x 37 |
sweater, set-in shoulders,
round neck, hip long
dress sweater 14 x 19
dress sweater 16 x 22
dress sweater 18 x 24
dress sweater 20 x 26
dress sweater 22 x 29
dress sweater 24 x 32 |
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basic patterns
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sweater, set-in shoulders,
V neck, long, fitted waist
dress sweater 14 x 19
dress sweater 16 x 22
dress sweater 18 x 24
dress sweater 20 x 26
dress sweater 22 x 29
dress sweater 24 x 32 |
sweater, top,
set-in, sleeveless
knitting pattern 8 x 12
knitting pattern 10 x 14
knitting pattern 12 x 17
knitting pattern 14 x 19
knitting pattern 16 x 22
knitting pattern 18 x 24
knitting pattern 20 x 26
knitting pattern 22 x 30
knitting pattern 24 x 32
knitting pattern 26 x 34
knitting pattern 28 x 37 |
sweater
saddle shoulder
women sweaters 8 x 12
women sweaters 10 x 14
women sweaters 12 x 16
women sweaters 14 x 19
women sweaters 16 x 22
women sweaters 17 x 24
women sweaters 20 x 26
women sweaters 22 x 30
women sweaters 24 x 32
women sweaters 26 x 34
women sweaters 28 x 37
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Raglan sweaters in women's sizes 40 42 44 46 48
KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS
PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE |
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sweater, raglan sleeve,
A-line hip-length
knitting pattern 14 x 19
knitting pattern 16 x 22
knitting pattern 18 x 24
knitting pattern 20 x 26
knitting pattern 22 x 29
knitting pattern 24 x 32
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sweater raglan sleeve,
round neck
women sweaters 8 x 12
women sweaters 10 x 14
women sweaters 12 x 16
women sweaters 14 x 19
women sweaters 16 x 22
women sweaters 18 x 24
women sweaters 20 x 26
women sweaters 22 x 30
women sweaters 24 x 32
women sweaters 26 x 34
women sweaters 28 x 37 |
sweater raglan sleeve, round
neck,
and short sleeve
raglan seams
crewnecksweater 12 x 16
crewnecksweater 14 x 19
crewnecksweater 16 x 22
crewnecksweater 18 x 24
crewnecksweater 20 x 26
crewnecksweater 22 x 30
crewnecksweater 24 x 32 |
Sweaters with drop shoulders in women's sizes 40 42 44 46 48
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sweater drop shoulder,
round scoop neck
women sweaters 8 x 12
women sweaters 10 x 14
women sweaters 12 x 16
women sweaters 14 x 19
women sweaters 16 x 22
women sweaters 18 x 24
women sweaters 20 x 26
women sweaters 22 x 30
women sweaters 24 x 32
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sweater drop shoulder,
hip long, lantern sleeves
vnecksweater 8 x 12
vnecksweater 10 x 14
vnecksweater 12 x 16
vnecksweater 14 x 19
vnecksweater 16 x 22
vnecksweater 18 x 24
vnecksweater 20 x 26
vnecksweater 22 x 29
vnecksweater 24 x 32 |
sweater drop shoulder,
square neck, no ribbing
knitting pattern 8 x 12
knitting pattern 10 x 14
knitting pattern 12 x 16
knitting pattern 14 x 19
knitting pattern 16 x 22
knitting pattern 18 x 24
knitting pattern 20 x 26
knitting pattern 22 x 30
knitting pattern 24 x 32
knitting pattern 26 x 34
knitting pattern 28 x 37 |
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basic patterns
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sweater drop shoulder,
polo neck and shirt collar
women sweaters 8 x 12
women sweaters 10 x 14
women sweaters 12 x 16
women sweaters 14 x 19
women sweaters 16 x 22
women sweaters 18 x 24
women sweaters 20 x 26
women sweaters 22 x 30
women sweaters 24 x 32
women sweaters 26 x 34
women sweaters 28 x 37 |
sweater drop shoulder,
round neck + col
knitting pattern 8 x 12
knitting pattern 10 x 14
knitting pattern 12 x 16
knitting pattern 14 x 19
knitting pattern 16 x 22
knitting pattern 18 x 24
knitting pattern 20 x 26
knitting pattern 22 x 30
knitting pattern 24 x 32
knitting pattern 26 x 34
knitting pattern 28 x 37 |
sweater drop shoulder,
round neck
crewnecksweater 8 x 12
crewnecksweater 10 x 14
crewnecksweater 12 x 16
crewnecksweater 14 x 19
crewnecksweater 16 x 22
crewnecksweater 18 x 24
crewnecksweater 20 x 26
crewnecksweater 22 x 30
crewnecksweater 24 x 32
crewnecksweater 26 x 34
crewnecksweater 28 x 37 |
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choice of yarn affects the comfort of the sweater, since it affects its
warmth, weight and ability to "breathe" (air exchange). Some yarns will
also produce itching or even allergic reactions in some wearers.
The yarn affects the bulk and drape of the knitted fabric, as well as the
visibility of stitches. Complicated stitch patterns are best seen with a
smooth, highly spun yarn and may be invisible with "furry" yarns such as
mohair or novelty yarns. |
Women's sweater patterns in sizes 40 42 44 46 48KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS
PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE |
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basic patterns
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basic patterns
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sweater drop shoulder,
V- neck
vnecksweater 8 x 12
vnecksweater 10 x 14
vnecksweater 12 x 16
vnecksweater 14 x 19
vnecksweater 16 x 22
vnecksweater 18 x 24
vnecksweater 20 x 26
vnecksweater 21 x 28
vnecksweater 22 x 30
vnecksweater 24 x 32
vnecksweater 27 x 36 |
sweater drop shoulder,
V- neck, shirt collar
vnecksweater 8 x 12
vnecksweater 10 x 14
vnecksweater 12 x 16
vnecksweater 14 x 19
vnecksweater 16 x 22
vnecksweater 18 x 24
vnecksweater 21 x 28
vnecksweater 24 x 32
vnecksweater 26 x 34
vnecksweater 28 x 37 |
sweater drop shoulder,
V- neck, shawl collar
vnecksweater 8 x 12
vnecksweater 10 x 14
vnecksweater 12 x 16
vnecksweater 14 x 19
vnecksweater 16 x 22
vnecksweater 18 x 24
vnecksweater 21 x 28
vnecksweater 24 x 32
vnecksweater 26 x 34
vnecksweater 28 x 37 |
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basic patterns
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sweater, drop shoulder,
boatneck
knitting pattern 8 x 12
knitting pattern 10 x 14
knitting pattern 12 x 16
knitting pattern 14 x 19
knitting pattern 16 x 22
knitting pattern 18 x 24
knitting pattern 20 x 26
knitting pattern 22 x 30
knitting pattern 24 x 32
knitting pattern 26 x 34
knitting pattern 28 x 37 |
sweater, drop shoulder,
round neck and simple hood
women sweaters 8 x 12
women sweaters 10 x 14
women sweaters 12 x 17
women sweaters 14 x 19
women sweaters 16 x 22
women sweaters 18 x 24
women sweaters 20 x 26
women sweaters 22 x 30
women sweaters 24 x 32
women sweaters 26 x 34 |
sweater, drop shoulder,
boatneck, hip long
dress sweater 14 x 19
dress sweater 16 x 22
dress sweater 18 x 24
dress sweater 20 x 26
dress sweater 22 x 29
dress sweater 24 x 32 |
Cable patterns tend to "pull in," giving
more stitches per width than stockinette, garter, or seed stitch.
Cables are usually made on a background of reverse stockinette stitch. You
will need a cable needle.
You can use stitch markers to set off the stitches to be cabled. Go to my
cable stitches page for patterns. |
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sweater patterns
special designed for cables
drop shoulders, round neck
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cardigan patterns
special designed for cables
drop shoulders, V neck
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hip length fitted waist sweater
drop (grafted) shoulder
scoop front neck,
with rolled edge collar
knitting pattern 12 x 16
knitting pattern 14 x 19
knitting pattern 16 x 22
knitting
pattern 18 x 24
knitting pattern 20 x 26
knitting pattern 22 x 29
knitting pattern 24 x 32
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knitting pattern 19 x 26
knitting pattern 21 x 26
knitting pattern 21 x 30
knitting pattern 23 x 31
knitting pattern 24 x 30
knitting pattern 25 x 35
knitting pattern 26 x 30
knitting pattern 27 x 28
knitting pattern 28 x 32
knitting pattern 28 x 34
knitting pattern 30 x 28
knitting pattern 30 x 30
knitting pattern 31 x 32
knitting pattern 32 x 29 |
knitting pattern 19 x 26
knitting pattern 21 x 26
knitting pattern 21 x 30
knitting pattern 23 x 31
knitting pattern 24 x 30
knitting pattern 25 x 35
knitting pattern 26 x 30
knitting pattern 27 x 28
knitting pattern 28 x 32
knitting pattern 28 x 34
knitting pattern 30 x 28
knitting pattern 30 x 30
knitting pattern 31 x 32
knitting pattern 32 x 29 |
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circular patterns
with round yoke
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